The descent offers a clear view of the Sichuan basin's rolling green hills and the city's modern infrastructure as you approach the airport.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the highest peaks of the Eastern Himalayas, including the legendary Namcha Barwa, and the dramatic transition from the Tibetan Plateau to the Sichuan Basin.
The left side offers an unparalleled front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the high-altitude snow peaks of the Hengduan Mountains to the deep river valleys of the Jinsha.
The right side offers spectacular views of the central Qinling Mountains and the dramatic transition from the high peaks into the Hanzhong Basin, followed by the towering edge of the Longmen Mountains.
Flying south from Xi'an to Mianyang involves crossing the majestic Qinling Mountains, the natural boundary between North and South China. The right side offers superior views of the highest peaks, including the snow-capped Taibai Mountain, and provides a more dramatic perspective of the descent into the Sichuan Basin.
The left side provides spectacular views of the rugged transition between the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the Sichuan Basin, including distant snow-capped peaks of the Hengduan Mountains.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the North China Plain into the rugged Qinling Mountains, including a potential glimpse of the iconic Mount Hua.
The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of China's diverse topography, including the dramatic Taihang mountain range, the unique terraced landscapes of the Loess Plateau, and the imposing Qinling Mountains before descending into the Sichuan Basin.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular view of the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, including the rugged Min Mountains and the high-altitude grasslands of Gannan.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the Sanya coastline and the iconic Nanshan Guanyin statue shortly after takeoff, followed by the world-famous karst topography of Guangxi Province.
The left side offers spectacular views of the world-famous Karst topography in Guangxi and the dramatic vertical relief of the Guizhou Plateau before entering the Sichuan Basin.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the iconic limestone karst peaks of Guangxi and the dramatic, rugged topography of the Guizhou plateau before descending into the Sichuan Basin.
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Dabie and Daba mountain ranges and provides a distant glimpse of the majestic Qinling Mountains without the glare of the southern sun.