The descent offers a breathtaking aerial panorama of the Bagan Archaeological Zone's dense temple clusters and the golden Shwezigon Pagoda near the riverbank.
The left side is superior for this route because it offers a direct view of the Irrawaddy River meanders for most of the journey and provides the iconic 'sea of temples' panorama as the aircraft aligns for the approach into Nyaung-U.
The left side offers a more direct and expansive view of the Bagan Archaeological Zone as the plane enters the final approach pattern for Nyaung U Airport.