'Brilliant China Tour' takes flight with sky-high delight

As the first "Brilliant China Tour" passengers prepared to board their Air China flight, they received a warm welcome from the airline — along with some cuddly panda dolls.

During a brief departure event at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, the tour group's passengers were presented with the Air China's adorable Fat Anda panda dolls as they checked in for the flight. They were brimming with excitement and anticipation for their trip to China.

One of the group's members, Mary, from Florida, shared her excitement with China Daily.