Welcome
Dear Buyers,
It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the first edition of PandaJourney, China’s premier luxury travel summit. We are delighted that you will be joining us in Shanghai for 3 days of immersive learning, networking, and cultural exploration.
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PandaJourney has been carefully designed to showcase the very best of China’s hospitality and tourism offerings while creating meaningful opportunities for dialogue and collaboration with international travel advisors. By blending curated one-to-one appointments, authentic dining experiences, and cultural immersion, we aim to provide a unique platform for you to better understand China’s potential as a luxury destination.
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We thank you for making the journey to be with us, and we are committed to ensuring that your stay is both enjoyable and productive. Welcome to the PandaJourney family — we look forward to building lasting connections with you.
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​We are updating this page and expect to confirm all arrangements by May 1st.
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Warm regards,
The PandaJourney Team
Pre-Travel Essentials
Buyers are responsible for booking their own flights to Shanghai. You may arrive at either:
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• Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), which handles the majority of long-haul international flights, or
• Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), which primarily serves regional and domestic routes.
China is increasingly cashless:
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Alipay International is the most convenient method for foreign visitors and allows you to link international Visa/Mastercard cards.
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Alipay+ Alliance: Travelers from select countries/regions (Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, Philippines, etc.) can use their home e-wallets such as Touch ‘n Go, TrueMoney, or Kakao Pay directly in China.
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Credit Cards: While major international hotels and some luxury retailers accept Visa/Mastercard, smaller businesses may not. We strongly recommend setting up Alipay to avoid inconvenience.
Airport Transfers Service
Services provided by StarRides. Exclusive discounted rates are offered to Buyers:
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), One Way to City Hotel:
Mercedes-Benz E-Class / Zeekr 009:
Mercedes-Benz V-Class:
Mercedes-Benz S-Class:
From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), One Way to City Hotel:
Mercedes-Benz E-Class / Zeekr 009:
Mercedes-Benz V-Class:
Mercedes-Benz S-Class:
Airport VIP Service
Rate: USD 150 per person, per use (Arrival or Departure) at PVG
Meet & Greet at the aircraft arrival gate
Priority CIQ (Customs, Immigration & Quarantine) clearance
Please get in touch with the buyer team to share your car and airport service arrangements:
buyers@pandajourney.com
Dining & Networking
Note： Please share any dietary restrictions or allergies, so we may accommodate your needs during hosted meals.
Dree Code Suggestion:
Day 1 Welcome Cocktail: White or Black Cocktail Chic with Panda Theme
Day 2 Appointment: Business
Day 2 Panda Tour: Informed by the Tour Organiser*
Day 3 Appointment: Business
*In the afternoon/evening of Sep 21, buyers can choose to join Panda Tour Experiences, which will be split into different experience tracks. Buyers need to arrange their own transportation to the Panda Tour pick-up point and departure transfer.​
Full Agenda
Panda Journey takes place over four days – beginning with a welcome reception at Hotel and concluding with the Farewell Dinner at Amanyangyun. In between, you’ll enjoy 1.5 days booked with up to 25 marketplace meetings, plenty of Panda Tour Experiences, and delicious private dining visits.
Day 1, Sep 20th
12:00-22:00
11:30-16:00
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16:30
17:00-19:30
19:30-22:00
22:00
Day 2, Sep 21st
8:00-9:00
9:00-12:10
10:40-11:10
12:10-14:00
14:00-16:30
16:30-Late
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Day 3, Sep 22nd
8:00-9:00
9:00-13:00
10:20-11:00
13:00-15:00
15:00-16:00
16:00-22:00
22:00
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Day 4, Sep 23rd
All Day​
Arrival
Arrival and check-in at the hosted hotels in Shanghai
Optional: Lunch/Afternoon Tea Gathering at Capella Shanghai *Your Own Transportation Arrangements
Shuttle service and pick up from the hotel lobby
Welcoming Cocktail Reception at Hotel
Private Dining Dinner Visit (4 Groups)
Shuttle service back to the hosted hotels
Meeting 01
Breakfast at the hotel and Shuttle Transfer to Yan Garden, Shanghai
Morning Appointments (8 Appointments)
Coffee Break
Luncheon at Yan Garden, Shanghai
Afternoon Appointments (8 Appointments)
Panda Tour Options *Your Own Transportation Arrangements
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Meeting 02 and Tour Experience
Breakfast at the hotel and Shuttle Transfer to The Ritz-Carlton Pudong
Morning Appointments (10 Appointments)
Group Photo (Flair) and Coffee Break
Michelin Star Lunch Jin Xuan at The Ritz-Carlton Pudong​
Shuttle Service to Amanyangyun​​​​
​Amanyangyun Activity & Gathering Dinner
Shuttle Transfer back to the hotel
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Depature
Departures or Post-Fam Trip
Accommodation & Venues
All buyers will be hosted for three or four nights at one of the following luxury hotels. Accommodation is complimentary, though buyers will be asked to provide a deposit and cover incidentals. The deposit is payable by international credit cards.
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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
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​The St. Regis on the Bund, Shanghai
Final accommodation allocations will be announced on 1 Sep 2026.
Due to the scale of our event, each agency may nominate only one representative to apply as a buyer. A second representative may attend by purchasing an Executive Buyer pass.
If you wish to bring your spouse, partner, or friend, how can you apply?
We welcome the Buyer with the Front Line Package to bring a Plus One guest (family).
Front Line Package – $400 USD
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Arrival Airport VIP Service at SHA/PVG for One
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Two-Way Airport Transfer Service Zeekr 009
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Priority Accommodation Selection in Shanghai
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Priority Panda Tour Experience Selection
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Priority FAM Selection
Plus One Badge Package – $ 150 USD for non-professional/family members
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Arrival Airport VIP Service at SHA/PVG for One with Main Buyer
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Shared Airport Transfer Service with the Main Buyer
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Shared Accommodation with Main Buyer
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Access to Experiences, including the welcome reception, welcome dinner, Panda Tour and Amanyangyun Tour. Non-mandatory meeting request on Day 2 & Day 3​​​
FAM TRIP & STAY DISCOUNT
As part of PandaJourney, discover one of the many inspiring experiences China has to offer through our curated pre- and post-tours. All Pre & Post Tours promoted through the official PandaJourney Shanghai 2026 Pre & Post Tour Programme are offered either at a discounted rate to registered PandaJourney Buyers and Press.
All PandaJourney Shanghai 2026 delegates must be in Shanghai by 16:00 on 20 Sep 2026, and may depart at any time from 23:00 on 22 Sep 2026 onwards. It is the joint responsibility of both the host supplier and the guest to ensure that Pre & Post Tour arrangements comply with these dates.
PandaJourney accepts no responsibility or liability for any arrangements related to Pre & Post Tours, including but not limited to organisation, travel, payments, or any matters arising from participation in a Pre & Post Tour.
To Book FAM, please email buyers@pandajourney.com
To Book Stay, please directy contact hotel sales
STAY
Amanyangyun
Shanghai
STAY
Capella Jian Ye Li
Shanghai
Dates: Sep 2026
50% Discount on Flexible Rate
Breakfast Included
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Our Team & Contact
For assistance with visas, invitations, dietary requests, or onsite logistics, please contact:
buyers@pandajourney.com
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