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 left side offers a superior view of the Yangtze River basin and a spectacular approach over Lake Tai and the garden city of Suzhou before landing at Hongqiao.
The right side offers a superior perspective of China's iconic river systems, the historic Grand Canal, and the scenic Lake Tai during the descent into Shanghai's western suburbs.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Yellow Sea coastline to the Yangtze River estuary, culminating in a potentially iconic view of the Shanghai city skyline during the descent into Hongqiao.
The right side offers superior views of the major water bodies of the Yangtze Delta, including the vast Taihu Lake and the sprawling urban landscape of Suzhou before landing at Hongqiao.
The right side offers a superior view of China's inland water systems, including major lakes and the historic Grand Canal, followed by a dramatic view of the Yangtze River Delta's urban sprawl.
The left side offers a more consistent view of the vast Taihu Lake and the intricate canal networks of Suzhou before the final approach into Shanghai Hongqiao.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the approach into Shanghai, providing views of the southern Yangtze Delta's complex water networks and the best chance to see the city's iconic skyline during descent.
The left side offers superior views of the Yellow River after takeoff and a stunning aerial perspective of the Yangtze River Delta and Suzhou's urban grid during the final approach.