Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Guangzhou. While takeoff offers good views of Taiwan's geography, the landing approach over the Pearl River Delta provides more sustained and visually distinctive scenery. The delta's intricate waterway patterns and Guangzhou's urban landscape are more geographically impressive than Taiwan's departure views.

During takeoff from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE), sit on the Right side for the best views. TPE typically departs eastbound (Runways 05L/05R) or westbound (Runways 23L/23R). Right seats capture the Taiwan Strait and northern Taiwan's coastline during initial climb. Westbound departures offer views of Taipei basin and Yangmingshan volcanic plateau to the north before turning southwest toward Guangzhou. Notable sights include: Taiwan Strait (immediate offshore waters), Yangmingshan volcanic plateau (northern Taipei), Taipei basin urban sprawl, Keelung harbor (northeast).

When landing at Baiyun (CAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. CAN typically lands on Runways 01L/01R (northbound) or 19L/19R (southbound). Left seats during northbound approaches capture the Pearl River Delta's intricate waterway network, Guangzhou's urban core, and the Baiyun Mountains to the north. The descent path over the delta provides extended views of this geographically distinctive region. Notable sights include: Pearl River Delta waterways and islands, Guangzhou urban district (Tianhe, Liwan), Baiyun Mountains (north of airport), Baiyun Lake (near airport).

The flight from Chiang Kai Shek International (TPE) to Baiyun (CAN) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Taiwan Strait crossing (widest point ~180 km), transition from Taiwan's volcanic geology to the flat alluvial plains of Fujian Province, Xiamen area (visible from altitude as urban cluster on mainland coast), approach to the Pearl River Delta's extensive agricultural and aquaculture zones before reaching Guangzhou basin