Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shanghai to Hohhot. While left offers good Shanghai departure views, right provides superior scenery on the longer descent phase with the dramatic Yinshan Mountains visible for an extended period during approach to Hohhot. The mountains are the most distinctive natural feature on this route.

During takeoff from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Huangpu River winding through Shanghai's urban landscape and the Yangtze River estuary as the aircraft climbs northwestward. Right side faces the industrial suburbs and Hangzhou Bay, which are less visually distinctive. Notable sights include: Huangpu River (curving through Pudong and Puxi districts), Yangtze River estuary mudflats, Shanghai's high-rise skyline (Lujiazui financial district), Hangzhou Bay coastline.

When landing at Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Yinshan Mountains (Yin Mountains) as the aircraft descends toward Hohhot from the southeast. These mountains form a dramatic backdrop to the city and are the most visually striking feature on approach. Left side shows the Daqing Mountains further west, which are less prominent from this angle. Notable sights include: Yinshan Mountains (Yin Mountains) ridgeline, Hohhot urban area and grid pattern, Dahei River valley, Inner Mongolian grassland plateau.

The flight from Shanghai Pudong International (PVG) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) takes 1h 25m.

North China Plain with scattered agricultural fields and small towns, transition from Yangtze River basin to Yellow River basin, gradual elevation gain toward the Inner Mongolian plateau, sparse vegetation and open terrain characteristic of northern China