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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
On the approach from the north, the right side provides a rare, low-altitude view of the Forbidden City and the historic central axis of Beijing.
On the approach from the north, the right side provides a rare, low-altitude view of the Forbidden City and the historic central axis of Beijing.
The left side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery as it follows the boundary between the vast North China Plain and the rugged Taihang Mountain range.
The left side provides a superior view of inland cultural landmarks, most notably the UNESCO-listed Mount Tai and the historic Grand Canal, offering a more varied geographic profile.
The right side offers a more diverse landscape transition from the Inner Mongolian grasslands into the dramatic peaks of the Yan Mountains, often providing views of Great Wall sections during the descent into Beijing.
The Left Side is preferred for its views of the inland topography, including the distant silhouettes of the Taihang Mountains and a better angle for observing the sprawling agricultural patterns of the North China Plain without the morning glare from the sea.