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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
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 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 a superior perspective of the Siberian river deltas and the vast Mongolian highlands, which are particularly striking during the descent into China.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the most iconic landmarks, including the Ural Mountains, the Siberian river systems, and the dramatic landscape transition into the Gobi Desert and the Great Wall.
The right side of the aircraft offers a more geographically diverse sequence, featuring the Dead Sea shortly after takeoff, the high-altitude peaks of the Tian Shan range, and a better angle for spotting the Great Wall during the descent into Beijing.
The right side offers a superior view of the sprawling Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar, the heart of the Gobi Desert, and iconic segments of the Great Wall of China during the descent into Beijing.
The starboard side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Kamchatka Peninsula and the snow-capped peaks of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska.
The left side provides an unparalleled vantage point for the dramatic karst pillars of Zhangjiajie shortly after takeoff and offers the best chance to spot the Great Wall and the Taihang Mountains during the descent into Beijing.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain immediately after takeoff and provides the best perspective of the rugged Qinling mountain range and the unique textures of the Loess Plateau.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Qilian Mountains, the winding Yellow River, and several distinct sections of the Great Wall of China as you descend into the North China Plain.
The left side offers a superior sequence of diverse landscapes, from the icy Hudson Bay to the dramatic expanse of the Gobi Desert, typically enjoying better lighting on westbound daytime flights.
The left side offers the most consistent and dramatic scenery, featuring the transition from the Mediterranean coast to the majestic snow-capped Tian Shan mountains and the northern shores of the Caspian Sea.
The right side offers an unbeatable start with views of the limestone karsts in Phang Nga Bay, followed by extensive views of China's major river systems and a more scenic approach into Beijing's urban landscape.
The right side offers a superior scenic experience, featuring the dramatic peaks of the Caucasus, the vastness of the Caspian Sea, and the spectacular Tian Shan mountain range as the flight enters Chinese airspace.