🇨🇳 From Pandas to Pandora: Discover a China Beyond Imagination

⚠️This event combines online and in-person elements. A preliminary online meeting with the local agency will take place in mid-July to address participants’ questions, while the trip itself is scheduled for October.

Chengdu • Zhangjiajie • Shanghai \| 10-Day Community Adventure

What if one journey could take you from giant pandas and ancient temples to Avatar-inspired mountains and futuristic skylines?

Join Sunday Vacations for an unforgettable adventure through some of China's most extraordinary destinations. Together, we'll explore breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cities, rich cultural heritage, and authentic local experiences while connecting with an international community of curious travelers and explorers. Whether you're joining solo or with friends, this is an opportunity to discover China beyond the guidebooks and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Before We Travel: Meet Your Fellow Explorers

To help everyone prepare and get to know each other before the adventure begins, we'll host a first online pre-departure meeting mid-july 2026.

Event Type

🏔️ Signature Experience International Community Journey

Experience Overview

China is a land of contrasts. One day you're sipping tea in a traditional teahouse in Chengdu. The next, you're standing among the dramatic sandstone pillars that inspired the floating mountains of Pandora in Avatar. A few days later, you're admiring the futuristic skyline of Shanghai from a night cruise on the Huangpu River. This carefully curated journey takes us through three of China's most fascinating regions: 🐼 Chengdu – Home of the giant panda and the heart of Sichuan culture 🏞️ Zhangjiajie – Famous for the spectacular landscapes that inspired Avatar 🌆 Shanghai – China's cosmopolitan metropolis where history and innovation meet Along the way, we'll share experiences, meals, conversations, and adventures with fellow travelers from different countries and backgrounds.

Highlights

Chengdu

• Visit the Giant Panda Research Base • Explore Jinli Ancient Street • Experience a traditional Sichuan Opera performance • Discover Qingcheng Mountain • Visit the UNESCO-listed Dujiangyan Irrigation System • Enjoy authentic Sichuan cuisine

Zhangjiajie

• Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park • Visit the legendary Avatar Mountains • Walk across the world-famous Glass Bridge • Experience Tianmen Mountain and Heaven's Gate • Explore Huanglong Cave

Shanghai

• Visit Yu Garden • Explore Nanjing Road and The Bund • Discover Shanghai's historic and modern districts • Enjoy a spectacular Huangpu River Cruise • Experience one of the world's most iconic skylines

Included Throughout

✅ Hotel accommodation ✅ Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day (Full Board) ✅ Domestic transportation within China ✅ High-speed train journeys ✅ Internal flights included in the programme ✅ Guided sightseeing and excursions ✅ Attraction entrance tickets included in the programme

Itinerary Overview

Day 1

Arrival in Chengdu

Days 2–4

Discover Chengdu, Giant Pandas, Qingcheng Mountain and Sichuan culture

Day 5

High-speed train to Zhangjiajie

Days 6–7

Explore Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Tianmen Mountain and the Glass Bridge

Day 8

Travel to Shanghai

Days 8–9

Explore Shanghai's highlights, local culture and skyline

Day 10

Departure and return journey A detailed itinerary will be shared with registered participants.

Meeting Point

📍 Chengdu, China Participants travel independently from their respective countries and meet the group in Chengdu. As Sunday Vacations is an international community, members are welcome to join from anywhere in the world. A dedicated WhatsApp group will be created before departure to help participants connect, coordinate arrivals, and prepare for the trip together.

Price

The travel programme within China is organised and provided by an independent local travel agency. The package includes:

• Hotel accommodation • Full board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) • Domestic…