During the descent, look out for the dramatic river bends and the outskirts of Yichang city, where green hills meet the urban development along the water.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Yangtze River's winding path through the mountains and provides a prime vantage point for the Three Gorges Dam during the descent into Yichang.
The Left Side offers a superior perspective of the sprawling Three Gorges Dam reservoir and the mist-covered peaks of the Daba and Shennongjia mountain ranges.
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the highest peaks of the Qinling range and a more direct view of the dramatic Yangtze River landscape upon approach to Yichang.
The right side offers a superior mix of urban landmarks and dramatic natural features, including the Shanghai skyline upon takeoff, the vastness of Taihu Lake, and the rugged terrain of the Dabie Mountains.
The Left Side (A) offers the most dramatic views of the transition from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the rugged Wuling Mountains and the iconic Yangtze River gorges near the destination.
The left side offers a prime view of the UNESCO-listed Fanjingshan peaks and the massive Three Gorges Dam infrastructure during the descent into Yichang.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Taihang Mountain range for a significant portion of the flight and provides better vistas of the rugged Hubei terrain during the descent into Yichang.
The left side offers superior views of the Hainan coastline upon departure and a dramatic approach into Yichang, potentially offering glimpses of the Yangtze River's rugged valley as you descend into the Three Gorges region.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the dramatic UNESCO-listed Wuyi Mountains and the vast waters of Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake.
The left side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic Anhui mountain ranges and the winding Qiantang River early in the flight, followed by the lush topography of southern Hubei.
The left side offers a more scenic progression through the lush mountain ranges of Zhejiang and Anhui, including views of the famous Qiandao Lake and the outskirts of the Huangshan mountain region.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the Pearl River estuary during takeoff and the dramatic geological transition into the Yangtze River valley during arrival.