On approach from the south, passengers on the right side are treated to views of the historic Puxi district and the modern high-rises of the Lujiazui financial center.
The right side offers a superior view of China's iconic freshwater lakes, including Weishan Lake and the massive Lake Tai, alongside the dense urban tapestry of Suzhou and the Yangtze River crossing.
The right side offers a superior view of the Chinese coastline, the sprawling urban centers of the Fujian province, and a spectacular approach over the islands of the East China Sea and the Hangzhou Bay bridge.
The left side of the aircraft offers a more diverse range of natural scenery, including the iconic karst peaks of Guangxi, China's largest freshwater lake, and the world-famous Huangshan mountain range.
The right side offers a superior panoramic view of the vast inland water systems including the Grand Canal and the massive Taihu Lake, plus better lighting conditions for the frequent late-afternoon departures.
The left side provides the most iconic views of the Yangtze River Delta, including the vast expanse of Lake Tai and the dense, modern skyline of Suzhou and Shanghai during the descent.
The right side offers a dramatic view of the Qinling Mountains, the geographic divide between Northern and Southern China, along with iconic views of Lake Taihu and the Shanghai city approach.
The left side offers a front-row seat to China's most iconic freshwater lakes and the legendary peaks of Huangshan, particularly stunning during afternoon flights.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Yangtze River Delta's intricate water networks and the iconic Shanghai skyline during the final approach into Hongqiao.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for China's most iconic freshwater systems, including the expansive Dongting and Taihu lakes, along with the silhouette of the southern mountain ranges and the primary Shanghai skyline on approach.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Wuyi Mountain range and a better angle of the Qiantang River and the Shanghai skyline during the final descent into Hongqiao.
The right side offers superior views of China's most famous mountain ranges, including Huangshan, and typically provides a better angle of the Shanghai skyline during the approach to Hongqiao Airport.
The right side offers superior views of the Yangtze River's southern bank, the massive expanse of Lake Tai, and the dense, modern skylines of Suzhou and Shanghai.