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 a superior view of the iconic Hong Kong skyline and Shenzhen's urban sprawl during takeoff, along with better perspectives of the Yangtze River valley upon descent into Yichang.
The left side offers superior views of the dramatic Nanling Mountain range and Mount Heng, one of China's five sacred mountains, along with the winding Xiang River valley.