The left side typically offers superior views of the central Beijing skyline, including the CBD skyscrapers and the Olympic Park landmarks like the Bird's Nest on a southern approach.
The left side offers superior views of Nanjing's urban layout shortly after takeoff and the dramatic mountain ranges surrounding the North China Plain, including distant views of the sacred Mount Tai.
The left side provides the most dramatic transition from the Taihang mountain ridges to the sprawling historical and modern landmarks of Beijing.
The right side offers superior coastal views, spanning the South China Sea, the Vietnamese coastline, and the expansive Pearl River Delta before descending over the Yellow Sea coast.
The left side offers a stunning contrast between the industrial heartland of Liaoning and the natural beauty of the Bohai Sea coastline, including the famous Red Beach wetlands.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the majestic Taihang Mountains, providing spectacular rugged terrain and mountain-range views throughout the flight.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic Taihang Mountain range during the descent into the Beijing area and avoids the harsh morning sun typical of north-bound routes.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the Bohai Sea coastline and the dramatic industrial scale of the Tianjin Port area.
The left side offers a superior view of China's diverse inland geography, including the massive Yangtze River crossing, historic waterways, and the potential to spot the sacred Mount Tai depending on the specific air corridor.
The left side provides a more dramatic perspective of the Taihang Mountain range and the geological transition from the plains to the Loess Plateau, especially during clear winter days or late afternoon flights.
The right side offers superior views of the Beijing skyline, including the CBD skyscrapers and Olympic venues, during the standard approach into Capital International Airport.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Taihang Mountain range and the scenic transition from the Yellow River valley to the Beijing outskirts.
The left side offers a superior mix of Busan's coastal scenery upon departure, views of the Shandong Peninsula while crossing the Yellow Sea, and a high probability of seeing the sprawling Beijing and Tianjin urban centers during the descent.