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Shanghai Expo 2010: Location, Description, Metro, Tickets

Posted by Mike in China Living, Travel

First the Olympics, now the Shanghai Expo, later the Asian Olympics. China is bringing some must-see events to its country in a short amount of time. Whether it was ignorance on my part or simply a lack of public knowledge shared in English, I knew very little about the Shanghai Expo until I put together the research for this article. Through this research, I now present to you the basics of  the Shanghai Expo. Once you’re done with this article, you can read my article on how to buy and get Shanghai Expo Tickets.

Dates of Shanghai Expo: May 1 – October 31, 2010

Logo: Translated from the Chinese character “世”, meaning “world”. This is adjusted to show three people with the 2010 date.

Mascot (Haibao): Formed in the shape of the character “人”, meaning people. This signifies people working together for a better future life.

# of Participants: 150 countries

Anticipated # of Visitors: 70 million

Ticket Types and Prices:

• Peak Day Admission: Access to Expo on any day, including peak days of May 1-3, Oct 1 – 7, Oct 25 – 31. Price: 190 RMB now, 200 RMB after May 1st

• Standard Day Admission: All days except for those in peak days. Price: 150 RMB now, 160 RMB after May 1st.

• Special Admission: Same as above, but available for those that are disabled, born before 1950, students with valid IDs, Children below 1.2m, Chinese military personnel on active duty. Price for Peak Day : 110 RMB now, 120 RMB after May 1st. Price for Standard Day: 90 RMB now, 100 RMB after May 1st.

• Evening Admission: Admission past 5 PM (only available on standard days). Price: 90 RMB after May 1st.

• 3 Day Admission: 3  days of the Expo. Price: 400 RMB after May 1st.

• 7 Day Admission: 7 days of the Expo: Price 900 RMB after May 1st.

Shanghai Expo Layout:

The Shanghai Expo will be broken into 5 different zones (A-F), each, for the most part, representing countries from a specific geographic area. For instance, zone A includes eastern Asian and Mediterranean countries.  Zone B includes representation by south-east Asian countries and Australia (along with some organization pavilions). Zone C includes African, European American Countries. Zone D and E includes sponsored pavilions (example – Cisco Pavilion). There are also 5 key theme pavilions that are spread across all zones. For a full list of representatives, visit the official Shanghai Expo website here: http://en.expo2010.cn/pavilions/hqzg.htm.

Theme Pavilions:

Theme Pavilions include the premier pavilions that should be considered must-sees. They aren’t dedicated to specific countries and represent the optimistic view of urban expansion.

• Pavilion of Footprint: Dedicated to city development and futuristic ideals using both western and eastern influences. It is located in Zone D.

• Pavilion of Urban Planet: Visually represents the idea of fostering urban growth without destroying the environment. It is located in Zone B.

• Urbanian Pavilion: Explores the idea of continuing urban development while addressing the urgent needs and growth of citizens of various cities. It is broken up into 5 sections – family, work, contact, learning, and health. Location is Zone B.

• Pavilion of City Being: Examines the growth of major city infrastructures – including the complexity of water and traffic in a growing city. It is located in Zone B.

• Pavilion of the Future: Imagined travel brought to life. The theme is a discussion of opportunities for developing futuristic cities through the integration of technology and cultural tradition. Historical examples of city development will be displayed through various media. The pavilion is located in Zone E.

Location of Expo:

Between Nanpu Bridge and Lupu Bridge along both sides of the Huangpu River.

Metro Stops:

Line 4: South Xizang Lu Station Lu (Puxi), Nanpu Bridge Station (Puxi), Luban Lu Station (Puxi)

Line 6: West Gaoke Lu Station (Pudong)

Line 7：Yaohua Lu Station (Pudong), Changqing Lu Station (Pudong), Yuntai Lu Station (Pudong), West Gaoke Lu Station (Pudong)

Line 8：South Xizang Lu Station (Puxi)

Line 13: Dedicated Expo Metro. Free for those with expo tickets. Connects with line 7 (Changqing Lu Station), line 9 (Madang Lu Station), and line 10 (Danshui Lu Station).