The approach offers a beautiful vista of the turquoise Sanya Bay, the luxury high-rises of the city skyline, and the unique architecture of Phoenix Island.
While both sides offer stunning karst views upon departure from Guilin, the Right Side is preferred for the approach into Sanya, as it frequently offers a breathtaking view of the 108-meter Nanshan Guan Yin statue standing in the South China Sea.
While both sides offer scenic views of South China's topography, the Right Side is the clear winner for its unparalleled views of the karst mountain formations in Guangxi and the iconic Nanshan Guanyin statue during the final approach into Sanya.
The right side of the aircraft offers a more dramatic progression of landscapes, including the vast Taklamakan Desert, the rugged Kunlun Mountains, and the stunning karst topography of Southern China, finishing with a coastal view of the South China Sea.
The right side offers a superior mix of diverse land-based scenery. You get the best views of the Shanghai sprawl upon takeoff, the rugged mountains of Fujian, the industrial heart of the Pearl River Delta, and the tropical rainforests of central Hainan during the descent.
The right side offers a consistent view of China's southeastern coastline, including major metropolitan areas and the transition from the mainland to Hainan Island.
The left side offers an unparalleled vantage point for the scenic approach into Sanya, featuring the stunning Hainan coastline and the iconic 108-meter Nanhai Guanyin statue during the final descent.
The right side is superior for this route as it offers a dramatic perspective of the Qinling Mountains and, most importantly, provides the best chance to see the iconic 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue standing in the sea during the final approach into Sanya.
The left side offers a superior view of the massive Yangtze River crossing, the expansive urban layouts of central China, and a breathtaking coastal approach into Sanya over the South China Sea.
The right side provides a superior mix of diverse landscapes, including the rugged mountains of Fujian, the massive urban sprawl of the Pearl River Delta, and the iconic 108-meter Guan Yin statue at Nanshan Temple during the final approach into Sanya.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers better views of the urban landscape of Macau and Zhuhai during takeoff, and most importantly, provides a much higher chance of seeing the iconic 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue during the approach into Sanya.
The left side offers a superior sequence of views starting with the Yangtze River, followed by major inland lakes, and concluding with a scenic approach along the Hainan coastline.
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged karst topography in Guangxi and a high probability of spotting the iconic 108-meter Nanshan Guanyin statue during the final approach into Sanya.