Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Xi'an to Guangzhou. While the takeoff offers mountain views on the right, the landing approach provides more sustained and dramatic scenery with the Pearl River and Guangzhou's urban landscape. The river's visibility during descent makes the left side the better overall choice for this route.

During takeoff from Xianyang (XIY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Wei River valley and the Qinling Mountains to the south as the aircraft climbs southeastward from Xi'an. The mountains form a dramatic backdrop and are clearly visible during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Qinling Mountains (southern horizon), Wei River valley (foreground and left), Xi'an urban sprawl (directly below during initial climb), Zhongnan Mountains (distant southeastern ridge).

When landing at Baiyun (CAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Pearl River and Guangzhou's urban landscape during the descent approach from the north. The river's distinctive meanders and the city's high-rise clusters are prominent visual features during final approach. Notable sights include: Pearl River (main channel with visible meanders), Guangzhou city center (dense high-rise district), Baiyun Mountain (northern edge of city), Liuhuahu Lake (if visible during approach corridor).

The flight from Xianyang (XIY) to Baiyun (CAN) takes 2h 15m.

Yangtze River crossing near Yichang (if visible at cruise altitude), transition from Qinling foothills through Hunan province's rolling terrain, approach to the Pearl River Delta's flat alluvial plains. The flight path generally follows a southeast trajectory, passing over central China's agricultural regions and gradually descending into the subtropical Pearl River Delta.