At Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base in Xigazê (Samzhubzê): for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Himalayas (southern peaks including Chomolungma/Everest region to the southwest), Yarlung Tsangpo River valley, Nyang Chu River confluence, Tibetan Plateau terrain with sparse vegetation.

When taking off from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Xigaze sits in the Yarlung Tsangpo River valley with the Himalayas dominating to the south and west. Left-side departures capture the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas and the river valley's geography. Most departures head northeast or east, so the left side offers the best views of the high peaks and surrounding terrain. Notable sights include: Himalayas (southern peaks including Chomolungma/Everest region to the southwest), Yarlung Tsangpo River valley, Nyang Chu River confluence, Tibetan Plateau terrain with sparse vegetation.

When landing at Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Xigaze Peace Airport's primary runway orientation (09/27) means most approaches come from the east, giving left-side passengers direct views of the Yarlung Tsangpo River valley and the dramatic Himalayan peaks to the south and west. The left side also captures the approach over the Nyang Chu River confluence and the urban sprawl of Shigatse city during descent. Notable sights include: Yarlung Tsangpo River (major river valley visible throughout approach), Nyang Chu River (tributary confluence near airport), Himalayan mountain ranges to the south and west, Shigatse city urban area.

The best window seat at Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.