At Chiang Kai Shek International in Taipei: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Taipei urban grid and Taipei 101, Keelung River winding through the basin, Yangmingshan volcanic ridge (distant, northern horizon), northern Taiwan coastline near Keelung.

When taking off from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Taipei Taoyuan typically departs northbound or northeastbound, which puts the left side facing toward the Taipei Basin and northern Taiwan's populated areas. You'll see the urban sprawl of Taipei and the Keelung River valley, plus distant views of the northern coast and potentially Yangmingshan's volcanic peaks. Notable sights include: Taipei urban grid and Taipei 101, Keelung River winding through the basin, Yangmingshan volcanic ridge (distant, northern horizon), northern Taiwan coastline near Keelung.

When landing at Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Left side for the best views. TPE's primary runways (05L/23R and 05R/23L) typically use eastbound approaches (05 heading), which means landing aircraft descend from the west. The left side offers views of the Taipei Basin, Keelung River valley, and northern urban sprawl. The right side faces the Pacific and offers less distinctive geography during final approach. Notable sights include: Keelung River (winding through Taipei), Taipei 101 and downtown skyline, Yangmingshan volcanic plateau to the north, Guanyin District industrial areas to the northwest.

The best window seat at Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Taipei (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.