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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 right side offers a superior sequence of geographical landmarks, including the Red River Delta, major Chinese freshwater lakes, the dramatic crossing of the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, and a high probability of seeing the Beijing city sprawl and Olympic landmarks on final approach.
The left side provides a comprehensive geographic tour of China's interior, featuring the lush Nanling ranges, the expansive Yangtze River, and the striking vertical cliffs of the Taihang Mountains during the final descent.
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic geomorphology of the Loess Plateau and the stunning descent over the Taihang Mountains into the North China Plain.
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the historic Yalu River border crossing, the rugged mountain landscapes of Liaoning, and potential views of the Great Wall during the approach into Beijing.
The left side offers spectacular views of the dramatic transition between southern and northern China, including the majestic Qinling Mountains and the unique textures of the Loess Plateau.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Loess Plateau's unique erosion patterns, the edge of northern deserts, and the best chance to spot the Great Wall during the approach into Beijing.
The left side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic geographic transition, showcasing the rugged Karst topography of Guizhou, the massive Qinling mountain divide, and the sharp escarpments of the Taihang Mountains during the descent into Beijing.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from the tropical Indian Ocean to the rugged peaks of the Eastern Himalayas and the high-altitude terrain of Western China.
While both sides offer stunning views of China's diverse geography, the right side is preferred for its superior perspective of the approach into Beijing, including the Taihang Mountains and the potential for Great Wall sightings near the capital.
The right side offers a superior view of the route's most iconic landmark, Lake Baikal, along with the dramatic transition from the Mongolian Gobi Desert into the mountainous northern region of Beijing.
The left side offers a more dramatic transition from the subtropical karst landscapes of Guangxi to the rugged peaks of the Taihang Mountains during the descent into Beijing.
The right side offers spectacular views of the rugged Sayan Mountains shortly after takeoff, the vast Mongolian Plateau, and the dramatic approach over the Great Wall and Taihang Mountains into the Beijing basin.