World Expo 2010 Shanghai

World Expo Shanghai 2010 was successfully held from May 1 to October 31, 2010 in Shanghai, China. It was the first time for the World Expo to be held in China, and it was also the first World Exposition held in a developing country, which offered opportunities for people around the world to learn more about China.

China Pavilion Reopens from December 1, 2010 till May 31, 2011

The China Pavilion, the top attraction at the Shanghai Expo reopens to the public after the closure of Shanghai Expo. The extension will last for 6 months from December 1, 2010 till May 31, 2011. The opening time is 09:00-17:00 from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays), and the ticket price is 20 yuan per person. (Read the news)

This large, inverted-pyramid building displays many China’s national treasures borrowed through various channels, such as bronze chariots that are thousands of years old, and a giant 128-meter long animated projection of the famous Chinese painting “Along the River during the Qingming Festival”. During its extension, the China Pavilion will maintain the original displays as shown during the Expo, and more national treasures are expected to be displayed.

In addition, there is a new exhibit about the development of the China Pavilion from its inception to its operation. Visitors can also get 3D view (both exterior and interior) of the China Pavilion at http://pavilion.expo.cn/z0001/ssize/en/index.html

About Shanghai Expo 2010

Being the first World Exposition on the theme of “City”, Exposition 2010 attracted governments and people from around the world, focusing on the theme of "Better City, Better Life." 73.08 million people visited the expo, making it the largest number of visitors in the Expo history. More than 200,000 performaces were staged during the Expo, which is also a history record. With concentration on innovation and interaction, Expo 2010 Shanghai was also a grand international gathering, offering a wonderful opportunity for cross-culture dialogues.

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The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life", representing the common wish of humankind for a better life in the future urban environments. The quest for a better life has run through the urban history of mankind. With different sub-themes, Expo Shanghai 2010 will create blueprints for future cities and harmonious urban life styles, providing an extraordinary educational and entertaining platform for visitors of all nations:

• Blending of diverse cultures in the city        
• Economic prosperity in the city 
• Innovations of science and technology in the city 
• Remodeling of communities in the city 
• Interactions between urban and rural areas