Trip.com, in partnership with China Southern Airlines, is set to transform Pitt Street Mall into an immersive travel experience with its upcoming “Journey to China” pop-up, running from 27 to 29 March 2026 (10:00 AM – 7:00 PM daily, both dates inclusive).
Designed as a city-centre activation, the three-day pop-up invites Sydneysiders to explore China’s most iconic destinations through a series of interactive and gamified experiences, while unlocking exclusive travel deals and prizes.
Visitors begin their journey by collecting a “Boarding Pass” at the entry point, which guides them through multiple themed zones inspired by major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing. Each zone is designed to blend travel inspiration with cultural discovery, offering a hands-on way to engage with China’s heritage and destinations.
The experience includes a range of interactive activities, from mapping out personalised travel routes in the China City Zone, to participating in creative workshops such as a Blue and White Porcelain challenge and a Lion Craft challenge, inspired by traditional Chinese culture. A dedicated city-themed photo wall also provides visitors with a visual backdrop for social sharing.
As part of the experience, participants collect stamps at each activity station, unlocking rewards along the way. Those who collect three stamps can spin an on-site Lucky Wheel to win exclusive merchandise, while visitors who complete all four stations will gain entry to the daily Grand Draw, with the chance to win a return flight from Sydney to China (provided by China Southern Airlines to the winners).
Winners will be announced each day at 5:00 PM throughout the activation period and will be contacted by China Southern Airlines to collect the prize flight tickets. Each prize consists of one (1) set of return flight tickets (economy class) from Sydney to China, inclusive of taxes and surcharges. Prize availability is limited to (1) set per day.
Running alongside the pop-up, Trip.com is offering a series of limited-time travel deals from 20 March 2026 (inclusive) to 2 April 2026 (inclusive) on Trip.com website and mobile app, including up to 10% off for round-trip flights from Australia to China purchased on Trip.com, as well as promotional offers such as A$50 off A$150 spend and A$100 off A$300 spend during the event period (terms and conditions of such special offers will be specified in the collection pages on Trip.com).
The campaign highlights the growing accessibility of travel between Australia and China, with China Southern Airlines providing direct routes and Trip.com offering a seamless booking platform for flights, accommodation and travel experiences.
Positioned as a free, interactive experience in the heart of Sydney, the “Journey to China” pop-up combines cultural engagement, travel inspiration and tangible rewards, encouraging visitors to turn curiosity into their next overseas trip.
This pop-up event is brought to you by China Southern Airlines and Trip.com. To the extent permitted by law, and in order to enhance the customer experience, China Southern Airlines and Trip.com reserve the right to make appropriate modifications and adjustments to the content and terms of the event based on its progress. For any inquiries, please consult on-site pop-up event staff.
* Subject to Terms and Conditions. All promotional offers are available on a first-come, first-served basis within the specified period and while stocks last.
