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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
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.
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 visual experience, featuring the vastness of Poyang Lake upon departure, the sprawling Lake Tai mid-flight, and the intricate canal networks of Suzhou before arriving in Shanghai.
The left side offers a more consistent view of the winding Yangtze River as you approach the delta, along with better views of the Northern Yangtze Delta cities and the vast Taihu Lake during the descent into Shanghai.
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 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 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 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 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 mix of diverse landscapes, from the unique red wetlands of the Liaohe Delta to the historic Grand Canal and the sprawling Lake Taihu during the approach into Shanghai.
The left side offers a superior view of the massive Yangtze River estuary, the intricate coastline of Jiangsu, and the iconic Pudong skyline during the final approach into Hongqiao.
The left side offers a superior coastal perspective, featuring the industrial beauty of the Bohai Bay and a stunning aerial view of the Yangtze River Delta and Chongming Island upon descent.
The left side provides a dramatic exit from the Wuyi Mountains and offers the best views of the vast Taihu Lake and the Suzhou urban corridor during the descent into Hongqiao.
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic coastline, numerous islands in the Zhoushan Archipelago, and the vast maritime activity of the East China Sea.