Hainan Airlines' new year "Kungfu Panda" painted plane arrived at Haikou Meilan International Airport, Haikou, the capital of south China’s Hainan Province on January 26./Chinanews Photo

The plane, featuring Master Po Ping in all its cute glory, was painted in red – an auspicious color in China – to welcome the Chinese New Year. /Chinanews Photo

Passengers were greeted not only by smiling flight attendants, but also panda toys and traditional decorative items inspired by the festive season. /Chinanews Photo