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 the Vietnamese mountain ranges, the urban layouts of inland Chinese hubs, and a much better chance of spotting the Great Wall during the approach to Beijing.
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the limestone karst formations in Southern China and superior lighting for morning departures.
The left side offers a stunning mix of urban sprawls, the expansive Bohai Gulf coastline, and the historic meeting point of the Great Wall and the sea at Shanhaiguan.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Bohai Bay coastline and the sprawling metropolis of Tianjin during descent.
The right side offers superior perspectives of the South China Sea islands, the coastal transition into mainland China, and the scenic descent over the mountainous terrain north of Beijing, where the Great Wall is occasionally visible.
The right side offers superior scenery, featuring the expansive coastline of the Yellow Sea, the busy maritime traffic of Bohai Bay, and a clear view of the massive port infrastructure near Tianjin.
The right side offers a more diverse range of sights, including the scenic Jeju Island in the Yellow Sea and the impressive industrial coastline of the Bohai Sea as you approach the capital.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Taihang Mountain range and the rugged transitions of the Loess Plateau as you fly north toward Beijing.
The Right Side provides a panoramic view of the Hainan coast upon departure and the impressive Beijing skyline during the final descent into Capital International Airport.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Taihang Mountain range during the descent into the Beijing basin and captures stunning sunsets on late afternoon departures.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic mountain ranges of Central and North China, including the Taihang Mountains and the crossing of the Yellow River in its more rugged sections.
The right side offers a superior view of the unique volcanic landscapes near Xilinhot and a spectacular perspective of the Great Wall's Western sections and the Beijing Olympic complex during the final approach.