World Expo 2010 Shanghai

World Expo 2010 Shanghai Overview & Map Weather Transportation Information

"Better City, Better Life". More than 70 million people are expected to visit the Shanghai World Expo site over the six month period (May 1 to Oct 31, 2010), making it the largest world expo in history.

"Better City,Better Life"

The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life," representing the common wish of the whole humankind for a better living in future urban environments.It represents a central concern of the international community for future policy making, urban strategies and sustainable development.

The quest for a better life has run through the urban history of mankind. Through different sub-themes, Expo 2010 will create blueprints for future cities and harmonious urban life styles, providing an extraordinary educational and entertaining platform for visitors of all nations:

"The big family of mankind"

The emblem, depicting the image of three people-you, me, him/her holding hands together, symbolizes the big family of mankind. Inspired by the shape of the Chinese character" shi"(meaning the world), the design conveys the organizers' wish to host an Expo which is of global scale and which showcases the diversified urban cultures of the world.

"Hi, I'm Haibao of Expo"

Created from a Chinese character "ren" (meaning people), the mascot "Haibao" embodies the character of Chinese culture.Its name is based on si hai zhi bao, or the treasure of the four seas. Haibao can also mean the treasure of Shanghai. The mascot will surly become the lucky symbol and cultural remark of Shanghai Expo.

Haibao's Character

The blue color mascot represents the elements including earth, dream, sea, future, technology and manifests the theme of World Expo "Better City, Better Life." Though it is a single mascot, with the different motions and costumes, it could also have various appearances. Something for you to read this bule little person.

• Hair: the hair of the mascot is like the wave of the sea, which represents its open character and stated the character of its birth place Shanghai.
• Face: its cartoon expression shows its confidence and friendly character.
• Eye: big, round eyes show his anticipation of the city.
• Blue: the color shows its latitude and imagination, which represents the rising and potential China.
• Body: its round body represents a well-off life, which is also lovely and cute.
• Fist: he thumbs up to show the appreciation and warm welcome to the friends from all over the world.
• Big feet: he stands steadily on the big feet and embraces the world with big arms, which shows China have the ability and faith to host a successful Expo.

Expo Site

The site of the event is the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region in the center of Shanghai along both sides of the Huangpu River. Taking into account such factors as proper walking distance and perception of visitors, the master plan of Expo Shanghai puts forward a five-level structure of park, enclosed area, zones, groups and clusters.

China Pavilion - Oriental Crown

The China Pavilion is designed with the concept of "Oriental Crown." The traditional Chinese wooden structure element, Dougong brackets, is introduced. Its main colour is "Gugong (Forbidden City) Red" which represents the taste and spirit of Chinese culture. Its international features, modernity and could serve as a symbol and helps develop the theme of the 2010 Expo.

Foreign National Pavilions

Many countries and International organizations have confirmed participation in Expo 2010. Click to see more model pictures of the foreign national pavilions.

Expo 2010 Shanghai, China Travel Guide

That's true for Shanghai, "Better City, Better Life". As a vibrant and prosperous international city, Shanghai offers you both brilliance of modern city and tranquil charm of China South Water Town. Why not have a Shanghai travel after your World Expo trip?

How to get to the Expo Site?

The China's first full-scale World's Fair will be held in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region in the center of Shanghai along both sides of the Huangpu River. There are plans to extend the airport maglev line by 8km to reach the site.

By Subway

Line No 4, 6, 7 and 8 will serve Expo 2010 directly. Together with the special line for Expo 2010, the five lines form the major framework of Expo 2010 railway transportation service network.

By Bus

Besides the regular daily public transportation system, the special Expo lines linking to major crowd gathering spots in the Expo site, the city and suburbs will be opened.

By Water Bus

Outside the Expo there are seven Water Gates, including Ningguo Road, Northern Bund, Shiliupu, Qichangzhan, Lujiazui, Dongchang Road, Nanpu Station. After the passenger complete the security and ticket check at the Water Gates, they will enter the Expo directly via Water Buses.
Within the Expo there are three Water Gates, two in Pudong and one in Puxi, which connects the two sides of the river and provides transportation.

Shanghai Highlights

"Dynamic" is the best word to describe today's Shanghai. Here European-style cityscapes and tempting, tree-lined neighborhoods rub shoulders with the sci-fi skyline of Pudong. Also, the short distance makes it easy for you to have a leisure tour to Suzhou and Hangzhou.

• The Oriental Pearl Tower - A multifunctional body with sightseeing, restaurant, shopping, entertainment.

• The Bund - One of the most recognizable architectural symbols of Shanghai.

• Nanjing Road - A paradise of top-tier shopping, a major hotspot for travelers in Shanghai.

• Ancient Town of Zhouzhuang - Known as the "Venice of the Orient" and China's oldest water town.

• Yuyuan Garden - Meaning pleasing and satisfying, defining the feature of southern gardens of China.

• Jade Buddha Temple - One of Shanghais few Buddhist temples, famous for its ancient sculptures, rare paintings and Buddhist scripture.

• Xintiandi Area - A car-free shopping, eating and entertainment area of Shanghai, China.

Shanghai Tour Packages

• 1 Day Shanghai Classic Tour
• 1 Day Water Town of Zhouzhuang
• 3 Days Shanghai Holiday
• 3 Days Shanghai Essential Scenic Spots

World Expo 2010 Shanghai Highlights

World Expo 2010 Shanghai Highlights Related

World Expo 2010 Shanghai attraction highlights

• Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall
• Shanghai World Financial Center

World Expo 2010 Shanghai FAQ & Travelers's Tips

1. When the expo tickets be sold and where can I buy it?
2. Where is the nearest subway station to the Exposition site?
3. If I take taxi over to the Exposition Site, how much will it be?
4. The specific location for the 2010 World Exposition?
5. How can overseas visitors purchase the expo tickets?
6. What's the famous must-eat food in Shanghai?
7. I intend to go to Hangzhou after attending the Shanghai Expo, which transport should I take?
8. If I go to Hangzhou after the Exhibition, can I come back on the actual day?
9. How much do the Expo ticket costs?
10. If I want to go to the exhibition for 4 days, which category ticket should I choose?
11. What is the weather in Shanghai during the exposition?
12. How much should I bring if I want to spend a day in Zhouzhuang?
13. Where can I find an English Interpreter if I am going to the exposition?
14. How many category tickets are there for the 2010 Exposition?
15. How much does it cost for each category of 2010 Expo tickets?
16. Is it squeezy in public transport in shanghai?
17. Are the pavilion near to each other?
18. What preparation should I have before I attend the exposition?
19. What can I expect from the Shanghai 2010 Exposition?
20. Are there free tourist attraction in Shanghai?
21. Is there any other tourist attactions close to Shanghai?
22. Which hotel is near to the 2010 Expo Site?
23. How many people does it need to buy a group ticket for the Shanghai 2010 Expo?
24. What type of events will be held in the Shanghai 2010 Expo?
25. Is there any attraction inside the exposition?
26. Who can enter the site for free?

1. When the expo tickets be sold and where can I buy it?

   Answer: Sales Phases
   
   The Expo tickets will be available for purchase either during the Expo session or in advance, when tickets are purchased in advance, there are 3 different pre-sale phases available.
   
   Pre-sale Phase I (Mar. 27, 2009 C Jun. 30, 2009): Purchase is only available for groups as organizations, institutions and enterprises, etc. Peak Day Single Day Admission and Standard Day Single Day Admission tickets are available during this phase.
   
   Pre-sale Phase II (Jul. 1, 2009 C Dec. 31, 2009): Both individual and groups are allowed to purchase Peak Day Single Day Admission and Standard Day Single Day Admission tickets during this phase.
   
   Pre-sale Phase III (Jan. 1, 2010 C Apr. 30, 2010): Both individual and groups are allowed to purchase Peak Day Single Day Admission, Peak Day Special Admission, Standard Day Single Day Admission, Standard Day Special Admission, 3 Day Admission and 7 Day Admission tickets during this phase.
   
   Expo session sales (May 1, 2010 C Oct. 31, 2010): Both individual and groups are allowed to purchase Peak Day Single Day Admission, Peak Day Special Admission, Standard Day Single Day Admission, Standard Day Special Admission, 3 Day Admission, 7 Day Admission and Evening Admission tickets during this phase.
   
   The group tickets are not available for individuals. The Group Admission is sold through the authorized travel agents in the form of tour package. The Student Group Admission is sold through the authorized travel agents in the form of tour package for students or through the educational institutes.

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2. Where is the nearest subway station to the Exposition site?

   Rail transportation will play an important role
   
   Some experts suggested that, in the forthcoming several years, Shanghai should take the utilization of underground space as a key element of Shanghai's sustainable development with top priority given to subway development. Expo 2010 Shanghai will receive about 400,000 visits a day on average with the highest daily number reaching 600,000, and the passenger flows will concentrate in the Binshui area between the Lupu Bridge and the Nanpu Bridge, which is approximately 5 square kilometers, therefore, public transport should be the dominant means of transportation. By 2010, 300 kilometers of subways will have been completed and will be linked up with 200 kilometers of surface rail to form a 500 km-long urban rail transportation network with a passenger capacity of 8 million per day, accounting for 50of the passenger capacity of Shanghai's public transport. Experts also suggested making partial optimization and modification of the directions and stations of the rail transportation lines. For example, on the basis of the interchange hub at the Zhongshan South Road between the No. 4 Line and the No. 8 Line of rail transport, such supporting facilities as public transport lines on the ground, taxis, and parking lots should be integrated with rail transport, so as to heighten the efficiency of public transportation. By that time, Shanghai's subway lines will rank among the world's longest, on a par with New York, Paris, Moscow, Berlin, Hong Kong, London, Chicago, Tokyo and Osaka. The basic transport service passage of the Expo traffic system is made up of rail transport Line M4, Line M7, Line M8 and Line L4, which has been included in Shanghai's construction program before 2010. Under normal circumstances, the fundamental transport service passage has a transport supply capacity of 78,000 person-times per hour. In this transport service passage system, Line M4 plays an important role, because it has a great traffic capacity (36,000 person-times per hour) and can efficiently provide transport supply in two directions, besides, it provides links with more than one rail transport lines. Thus, a malfunction of Line M4 will greatly increase the pressure on other transport systems, which is equivalent to the traffic capacity of an extra 900 public service vehicles.
   
   In the fundamental transport service passage, Line M4 provides transport links between the Expo Garden and such important places as the Shanghai Railway Station, the Lujiazui Financial and Trade Area and the Shanghai Stadium, and connects Line M1, Line M2, Line R1, Line R2, Line R3 and Line R4 with the Expo Garden by just one transfer. The disadvantage of Line M4 is that it is at a relatively long walking distance from the Expo Garden in the Pudong District, therefore, rail transfer would increase the traffic pressure on Line L4 and reduce the supply capability of rail transportation. M7 provides transport links between the Expo Garden and the Qilian Residential District, the Shanghai University, the Puxi Urban Center, the Xujiahui District, the Pudong South Residential District and the Pudong Central Park, and connects Line M1, Line M2, Line M3, Line M4, Line R1, Line R2 and Line R4 with the Expo Garden by just one transfer. According to the road net planning, three-line interchange hubs will be built for Line M7, Line R2 and Line M6 at the Jing'an Temple Station and for Line M7, Line M1 and Line R1 at the Changshu Road Station; in addition, Line M7 also has interchange stations with Line L2, Line L3, Line L4, Line M2, Line M3, Line M4, Line M5, Line M8 and Line R4.
   
   M8 provides transport links between the Expo Garden and the Zhongyuan Residential District, the Yangpu and Hongkou Residential Compact Districts, the People's Square, places along Tibet Road and Jiyang Road, etc. in the north, and connects Line M1, Line M2, Line M3, Line M4, Line R1, Line R2, Line R3 and Line R4 with the Expo Garden by just one transfer. According to the road net planning, three-line interchange hubs will be built for Line M8, Line R1 and Line R2 at the People's Square Station, for Line M8, Line M3 and Line L2 at the Hongkou Football Court Station, and for Line M8, Line R3 and Line L4 at the Jiyang Road Station; besides, Line M8 also has interchange stations for Line L3, Line L5, Line M1, Line M2, Line M4, Line M5, Line M6, Line M7, and Line R4.
   
   Line L4 provides transport links between the Expo Garden and the Waigaoqiao Bonded Zone, the Jinqiao Export Processing District, the Lujiazui Financial and Trade District and the Liuli Modern Residential Park, and connects Line M1, Line M2, Line R2, Line R3, and Line R4 with the Expo Garden by just one transfer. According to the road net planning, a four-line interchange hub will built for Line L4, Line R2, Line R4 and Line M4 at the Century Avenue and a three-line interchange hub will be built for Line L4, Line M8 and Line R3 at the Jiyang Road Station; besides, Line L4 also has interchange stations for Line M1, Line M2, Line M6, Line L5 and Line M7.

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3. If I take taxi over to the Exposition Site, how much will it be?

   I talked with a taxi driver from Qiangsheng Taxi Company on may way back home. He is a experienced driver. I consulted him about the typical taxi fares from Pudong Airport to downtown Shanghai. He said he is very confident that the fare he estimated will not differ from the real charge by 10 RMB.
   
   From Shanghai Pudong Airport to
   
   People's Square - 130 RMB
   Pudong Shangri-la Hotel - 115 - 130 RMB
   Xujiahui - 140 RMB
   Hongqiao Airport - 150 - 160 RMB
   Hong Qiao Area (ShanghaiMart, Ressaniance Hotel, Sheraton Hotel) - 140-150 RMB
   Fudan University - 125 - 130 RMB
   Shanghai Railway Station - 135 RMB (via Lupu Bridge)
   Metro Longyang Station (End of the Maglev) - 90 RMB
   To any place within the Outter Ring Road (A20) - less than 200 RMB
   To any place within the Inner Ring (The Elevated Highway) - less than 150 RMB
   
   From Pudong Airport to Nearby Cities
   
   Ningbo - 600 KM, 1800 RMB (+150 RMB Toll Fee)
   Hangzhou - 200 KM 500 RMB (+60 RMB Toll Fee)
   Suzhou - 100KM 300 RMB (+30 RMB Toll Fee)
   

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4. The specific location for the 2010 World Exposition?

   Waterfront of the Huangpu River between Nanpu Bridge and Lupu Bridge, downtown Shanghai.

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5. How can overseas visitors purchase the expo tickets?

   Expo tickets are also available for overseas purchasers through channels appointed by the Expo Bureau in different countries and regions across the world. Detailed information will be issued in the form of Ticketing Bulletin by the Expo Bureau on the Expo official website www.expo2010china.com.

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6. What's the famous must-eat food in Shanghai?

   1. Peking Duck at Xindalu
      Xindalu imported the whole duck kit:warehouse of apricot wood, stone oven, ducks, and duck chef, and they know how to use it. The skin on their ducks puts potato chips to shame; dip it in the provided sugar for full effect.
      
      
   2. Suan La Tang Hotpot at Xiao Fei Yang
      Everyone gets addicted to hotpot, but most people make do with the low grade. Once you take a dip into this Mongolian broth, however, there can be no other. Its got depth like a good stock, its got cumin-fueled spice, and unlike those other hustlers, has crowds queuing up for an hour to take their turn.
      
      
   3. Grilled Beef Tongue at Chang Lai Chang Wang
      Its not just that you can linger at this fatigued Dongbei BBQ for any one of the 24 hours, its that you can do it while cooking fatty beef tongue, wrapping it in lettuce leaves with a spoonful of sweet, fermented bean sauce and drinking two beers, and itll cost you less than 40. Only catch (for left bank residents): its in Pudong.
      
      
   4. Paneer Dosa at Punjabi; South Indian food is a rare treat in Shanghai. Skip Punjabis scary buffet and head for the back of the menu, where the citys best dosa lives. Its as crisp as should be, filled with cumin and mustard seed-spiced paneer, and only 30.
      
      
   5. Fried Goats Cheese at Southern Barbarian
      Salty, rubbery cheese pan-fried until its golden. This Yunnan dish is a plate-per-person kind of thing; order accordingly.
      
      
   6. Live Octopus at He Lin
      Eating a live octopus is all shock, no flavor, and a healthy amount of chew-fight. If thats your idea of fun, He Lin is one of a very limited amount of restaurants willing to forego the cooking of your meal. November to February is cephalopod eating season, so call in advance to reserve.
      
      
   7. Taiwanese Noodles at Ay Chung Flour Rice Noodle
      This Taiwanese noodle chain landed in the Mainland for the first time this year, and brought its range of thin, abbreviated noodles with it. The salty ones made with pork intestine and coriander are among their best.
      
      
   8. Beef Carpaccio at Trattoria Isabelle
      Trattoria Isabelle should have DATE PLACE written on its business card. Its as charming as they come, and their beef carpaccio is as tasty as places charging three times the price. Its simple, with a scattering of capers and the sharp bite of arugula, and unlike the pale versions that abound, tastes like beef instead of water.
      
      
   9. The Spinach Lamb Curry at Bukhara
      Aromatic, rich, and filling.
      
      
   10. Bebemamie Yogurt
       Sick of the thick, sweetened vanilla milk that passes for yogurt? Call Bebemamie and have them deliver their creamy, tart version to your house.(Tip, cut with milk, it makes a killer substitute for buttermilk in your weekend pancakes.)
       
       
   11. Peanut Snowflake from Kampung Kitchen
       Imagine light feathers of frozen peanut ice. Imagine a sweet peanut falling through a frozen arctic sky, only to be shaved paper thin by the blades of a passing helicopter, and slowly falling to earth, somewhere in Gubei. (Yes, it has this effect on people.)
       
       
   12. Cumin Rabbit at Yue Lai Jiu Jia
       Fragrant cumin meets tender rabbit, gets wrapped in foil and lit on fire at the table. Deliciousness ensues.
       
       
   13. Chicken Paella at Indalo
       Indalos shallow paella pan holds a vast expanse of tender rice cradling big chunks of chicken, broad white beans, snow peas, and a healthy dose of rosemary. Its the perfect one-pan food, and Indalos most recent chef is, like paella, from Valencia. He makes an outstanding version.
       
       
   14. Shao Jiao Pidan at Guyi
       The creamy preserved egg yolks and tea colored whites make a mean foil for the spicy roasted peppers crowned with fried fermented black beans.
       
       
   15. La Mian at Crystal Jade
       Both varieties, one fiery and sitting in a peanut-flavored broth and the other mild, flavored with fried leek oil, put your local puller to shame.
       
       
   16. Braised Pork Shank from Dongbei Ren
       The plastic straw sticking out of this salty, braised pork shank, and the plastic gloves they give you to hold it, both look a little comical. But theres nothing funny about the delicious marrow inside, pitch-perfect for the coming season and its hibernation fantasies.
       
       
   17. Hongshou Rou at A Shan
       Yeah, yeah, no one does it better than your mom. Whatever. A Shan does, with its huge, half-fat chunks of pork belly heaven. Theyre bigger and moister than anything downtown. Maybe its all that room to grow they have out in Hongqiao.
       
       
   18. Chocolate Brownie at Whisk
       They serve more than just chocolate brownies, but we rarely get past this. This much chocolate makes it hard to concentrate on anything else.
       
       
   19. Spicy Duck Head at Youjia Chuan Cai
       For all the ducks served in Shanghai, youd think itd be easier to find a Sichuan restaurant serving this regional dish. Its a spicy blast of a split head served over a cooling base of carrots, potatoes, and stem lettuce.
       
       
   20. Mi Doufu at Qian Xiang Ge
       This Guizhou specialty of rice tofu looks like a brick of firm, off-white noodle, but has a texture and taste all of its own that stands up to its covering of chili, garlic, coriander, and fried soy beans.
       
       
   21. The Baguette at PAUL
       2007 will mark the year a proper baguette came to Shanghai. Pauls is as chewy and crusty as you could want, with an edge of sourness. Plus its only 9. The only problem? Youve got to get there early; everyone else wants one too.
       
       
   22. Hot Chocolate at Charmant
       Charmant does a lot of things right, but one of the best is this hot mug of a melted chocolate bar, with a side plate of marshmallows. Its the equivalent of three hot chocolates anywhere else, efficiently condensed into a single cup.
       
       
   23. Grilled Chicken Wings on Wujiang Lu
       Yes, you want them spicy.
       
       
   24. Chicken Tatsta from Pure
       A deboned thigh of chicken, pressed into a cylinder, marinated, and then cooked to crunchy golden perfection. Its faintly sweet and should be an idol for the rest of Shanghais heretic fried chicken.
       
       
   25. Roast Goose at Hengshan Caf
       Its succulent, its rich, and it has had its fat turned into a brittle-on-the-outside but melting underneath coat of goodness.
       
       
   26. Terrine de Campagne at Franck
       A slow-cooked terrine of pork, duck, bay leaf, and spices, plus cornichons, red wine and onion jam, and slices of crunchy baguette.
       
       
   27. Grilled Chicken Skewers at Yakitori Fukuchan
       Forget chicken nuggets at Maccy Ds. This is real fast food. A light teriyaki glaze, a perfectionists turn over the coals, and the most tender grilled chicken morsels that your mouth will ever entertain.
       
       
   28. Mala Tang at Chuan Chuan Xiang
       The reason the lines for this mala tang are out the door is simple. Its in the broth.
       
       
   29. Chocolate Ice Cream at Awfully Chocolate
       Dark lusciousness.
       
       
   30. Laksa at Parksons New Crossroads
       A hearty bowl of coconut milk, spongy fish slices, fried tofu, noodles, bean sprouts, chili heat, and pungent Malay shrimp paste keep this Singaporean restaurant full of those in the know.
       
       
   31. Thai-style Sausage at Thai House
       Thai House serves two types of this sour sausage, traditionally mixed with rice and copious amounts of garlic and left for a few days to ferment. The Chiang Mai style is sliced, and a touch dry; instead, order the Isaan version, pungent little balls of pork goodness. Their sour edge and gamy flavor can be an acquired taste, but once you acquire it, Thai House is the only place in town capable of satisfying it.
       
       
   32. Steamed Flower Crabs with Melted Butter at Tongchuan Lu
       The ultimate in seafood market triumphs: Crab Night. Buy these sweet crabs from the wholesale vendors and take them to a restaurant on nearby Lanxi Lu. Bring your own butter.
       
       
   33. Truffle Burnt Soup Bread at Jade on 36
       Paul Pairet elevates a simple sauce meuniere-dipped piece of bread to its highest potential: a toasted rectangle of bread so thoroughly soaked in his fantastic sauce meuniere, it essentially becomes a portable soup.
       
       
   34. Shanghai-style Duck at Lynn
       Beijing can keep their hometown duck if we can guarantee an uninterrupted supply of ours that lives up to Lynns C salty, sweety, crispy, moist, and boneless. Peking what?
       
       
   35. Thirteen Seasoning Crayfish at Fomo
       One seasoning for every second it takes to eat a jin of these little buggers.
       
       
   36. Opka Hesip from Afanti Gourmet City
       A Xinjiang specialty hard to find (in Mandarin its mi feizi and mi changzi), and even harder to stop eating, despite its extra part origins: lamb lungs filled with flour and spice, steamed to the consistency of firm polenta, with slices of homemade lamb and rice sausage on top. Dont forget to grab a small bottle of the pomegranite juice they press themselves from the attached Uighur grocery store.
       
       
   37. Smoked Ham and Goat Cheese Salagalette at La Crperie
       Is it heresy to go to La Crperie and order a dish that doesnt focus on, but merely involves, the crpe? I dont know, but this is the best thing on an already good menu: tangy goats cheese, sweet apple jam, smoked ham, a fresh salad, sitting on top of, and tempered by, the bitter edge of a warm buckwheat crpe.
       
       
   38. Mango Pudding with Mango Ice Balls at Hui Lau Shan
       Hui Lau Shan is famous for their mango desserts, and this is their showpiece: frozen balls of mango ice, creamy mango pudding, and a thick, fragrant mango puree.
       
       
   39. Smoked Pork Ribs at Bubbas Texas Style Bar-B-Que and Saloon
       Ken Walkers smokes everything at his suburban BBQ pit stop. But nothing comes out better than his spicy, pink-tinged pork ribs, and its the reason he won my unofficial rib tour over the summer. Bubbas proprietary house sauce helped also; during the judging, the big guy at the end of my table was squirting it directly into his mouth.
       
       
   40. Cream Puff at Beard Papa
       A glorious marriage of velvety vanilla pastry cream and a fist-sized choux puff.
       
       
   41. Ji Gu Jiang at Lan Ting
       A Shanghainese sweetened soy success story. This is a plate of sticky, tar-black chicken at hole-in-the-wall Lan Ting. Dont write off our hometown cooking until youve eaten this here.
       
       
   42. Shengjian Bao at Yangs Fry Dumpling
       Last years winner ranking may have dropped (if only to allow for a little competition), but the lines to get these crust-bottomed dumplings definitely havent. Along with the chicken wing, these are Wujiang Lu royalty.
       
       
   43. Poached Egg from Hamilton House
       A thick slab of buttered toast with sauteed spinach, shallots, and bacon lardons only gets better with one thing: a runny poached egg.
       
       
   44. Pizza at Velvet Lounge
       When we reviewed Velvet Lounge, this crispy pie is what gave them five stars. Serving it until 3am certainly helped.
       
       
   45. Suandou Jiao Chao Larou at Hunan Xiangcun Fengwei
       Last year, we highlighted Guyis version of this Hunan classic of pickled beans, smoky bacon, garlic, peppers, and a shake from the hot-as-hell bottle. Sorry guys, no one C listen, NO ONE C does it better than this nondescript neighborhood restaurant.
       
       
   46. Frozen Pear, Hazelnut Toffee, Yogurt at Jean Georges
       This is a newcomer to the Jean Georges dessert menu, and will only be around for the next couple of months, so act quick. Its a frozen cylinder of pear puree, filled with hazelnut toffee, and served with a whipped cream/yogurt and candied hazelnuts. You break the cylinder, the toffee pours out, and the combination of the two together C cold, refreshing pear and nutty toffee C is like a candy apple (or pear) for adults.
       
       
   47. Pork Xiaolongbao at Jia Jia Tang Bao
       These little packages of pork essence are so entrenched in the citys consciousness, were awarding them two top ten places this year. Jia Jia Tang Bao, the more down-market of the two restaurants weve picked, has perfected the thin skin and rich soup formula, at a fraction of the cost of many others. If its crab you want, go somewhere else; JJTBs always seem a little too strong.
       
       
   48. USDA Prime Steaks at Roosevelt Steakhouse
       It doesnt matter if its the 504g bone-in ribeye, or the 681g porterhouse. Theyre both USDA Prime beef, heavily marbled and full of flavor, with the tang that comes from proper aging, and a deep-brown sear. Hands down the best steak in Shanghai.
       
       
   49. Toro Tasting Menu at Tian Jia
       Tuna tribute. Fatty slices of o-toro and chu-toro have quickly made Tian Jia a Shanghai legend.
       
       
   50. Pork and Crab Xiaolongbao at Ding Tai Fung
       Ding Tai Fung has the crab and pork filling as flawless as their tissue paper-thin wrappers, along with a bright, clean dining room and supremely well-trained staff. Their non-Shanghai origin is wholly irrelevant when the food is this good.
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7. I intend to go to Hangzhou after attending the Shanghai Expo, which transport should I take?

   By Air
   
   Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH), located in Xiaoshan District about 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) away from downtown Hangzhou, has domestic flight connections with major Chinese cities, including Beijing (CNY1150), Chengdu (CNY1600), Chongqing (CNY1360), Xian (CNY1130), and Guangzhou (CNY1050), and international connections with Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo, and Osaka.
   
   Ticket Office:
   No. 390, Tiyuchang Road, Hangzhou
   No. 193, Qingchun Road, Hangzhou
   
   CAAC Inquiry Number: 0571-85154259
   
   There are airport shuttle buses between Wulin Men, the city center and the airport. One-way fares are about 15 Yuan per person; Taxis cost about 120 Yuan one way. High-speed buses direct to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) directly can be found at the Wulin Men CAAC Ticket Office. Every day six buses run between Hangzhou and Shanghai from 6: 00 to 15:00. The bus fare is approximately 85 Yuan one-way.
   
   There are also buses heading for Xiaoshan City (CNY 15), Shaoxing City (CNY 30) and Yiwu City (CNY 60).
   
   By Train
   
   National arterial railways connect Hangzhou with cities all around China. Trains from New Train Station or East Train Station reach more than 20 cities directly, including Beijing (1650 kilometers), Shanghai (200 kilometers), and Xian (1550 kilometers) and so on. Tens of thousands of passengers are carried every day. Many travel agencies and hotels will book train tickets. Tourists are encouraged to book soft sleeper tickets for long distance trips and soft seat tickets for travel to nearby cities such as Ningbo (170 kilometers), and Shanghai.
   
   And also there are altogether several air-conditioning tourist trains shuttling between Hangzhou and Shanghai. With a whole distance of about 180 kilometers (112 miles), the ticket costs about CNY 25 per person.
   
   Ticket Office
   Wulinmen Ticket Office: No. 199, Wulin Road
   Huansha Road Ticket Office: No. 147, Huansha Road
   
   Railway Station Inquiry Number:
   0571-87829424 (New Train Station)
   0571-86450514 (East Train Station)
   
   By Long-distance Bus
   
   There are four big shuttle bus stations in Hangzhou including East Bus Station, South Bus Station, West Bus Station, and North Bus Station. The convenient highway network can lead to Qingdao in Shandong Province to the north, Shenzhen in Guangdong Province to the south, Yichang in Hubei Province to the West, and Zhoushan to the East.
   
   You can buy bus tickets in the bus stations directly.
   East Bus Station: No. 215, Genshan East Road
   South Bus Station: No. 407, Qiutao Road
   West Bus Station: No. 89, Tianmushan Road
   North Bus Station: No. 758, Moganshan Road
   And also, you can buy tickets in the Construction Bank of China in Hangzhou.

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8. If I go to Hangzhou after the Exhibition, can I come back on the actual day?

   No, it will spent about 2 hours from Shanghai to Hangzhou and there are a lot of spots to visit in Hangzhou just as West lake. In conventional practice, you will spend 2-3 days in Hangzhou.

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9. How much do the Expo ticket costs?

   The benchmark price for Expo 2010 ticket is RMB160.

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10. If I want to go to the exhibition for 4 days, which category ticket should I choose?

    You can choose the 3 days admission ticket which is For all visitors, Valid for any three days except Peak Days and One ticket per person, valid for one entry per day.

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11. What is the weather in Shanghai during the exposition?

    Shanghai exposition will last fom May 1st to Oct.31st in 2010, altogether 184 days. It is rainy and a little sultry in Shanghai.

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12. How much should I bring if I want to spend a day in Zhouzhuang?

    I suggest you to join a bus tour which is include a tour guide and very cheap. You can find the link below: http://yeschinatour.com/china-tours/1-day-sightseeings/bt-sh-12/

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13. Where can I find an English Interpreter if I am going to the exposition?

    In conventional practice, you can not find a translater yourself, you can find a travel agency to help you. For your imformation, I suggest you to choose this one : http://yeschinatour.com/china-tours/1-day-sightseeings/bt-sh-12/

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14. How many category tickets are there for the 2010 Exposition?

    Generally, the tickets of World Expo 2010 Shanghai are divided into two categories-Individual Ticket and Group Ticket, and nine types concretely. Tips: Peak Day refers to May 1-3, 2010, October 1-7, 2010 and October 25-31; Standard Day refers to the rest 167 days except of the 17 Peak Days.
    
    Individual Ticket
    
    

    1. Single Day Admission of Peak Day
       
       Regulations: All of visitors could buy it;
       Valid on both of the Peak Day and the Standard Day;
       One person one ticket and allow one entry
       
       
    2. Special Admission of Peak Day
       
       Regulations: special for handicapped, 60 years' old or above people, students with valid IDs, Children over 1.2 meters, Chinese military personnel on active service;
       Valid document is required when purchase ticket and entry the garden;
       Valid on both of the Peak Day and the Standard Day;
       One person one ticket and allow one entry
       
       
    3. Single Day Admission of Standard Day
       
       Regulations: All of visitors could buy it;
       Only valid on the Standard Day;
       One person one ticket and allow one entry
       
       
    4. Special Admission of Standard Day
       
       Regulations: special for handicapped, 60 years' old or above people, students with valid IDs, Children over 1.2 meters, Chinese military personnel on active service;
       Valid document is required when purchase ticket and entry the garden;
       Only valid on the Standard Day;
       One person one ticket and allow one entry
       
    5. 3 Day Admission of Standard Day
       
       Regulations: All of visitors could buy it;
       Valid for any three Standard Days;
       One person one ticket, one day one entry
       
       
    6. 7 Day Admission of Standard Day
       
       Regulations: All of visitors could buy it;
       Valid for any seven Standard Days;
       One person one ticket, one day one entry
       
    7. Evening Admission of Standard Day
       
       Regulations: All of visitors could buy it;
       Valid for entry after 17:00 on any Standard Day;
       One per one ticket and allow one entry
       
       
    Group Ticket
    
    
    8. Group Admission
       
       Regulations: For groups with 15 or more people;
       Purchase tickets and reserve entry date in advance;
       Only one entry on the designated day
       
       
    9. Student Group Admission
       
       Regulation: For groups with 30 or more students;
       Valid on Standard Day;
       Purchase tickets and reserve entry date in advance;
       Only one entry on the designated day
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15. How much does it cost for each category of 2010 Expo tickets?

    1st Phase of Pre-sale: March 27, 2009 ~ June 30, 2009
    
    Available ticket & price: Only groups are allowed to purchase the Single Day Admission of Peak Day and Single Day.
    
    CNY170 per Single Day Admission of Peak Day
    CNY130 per Single Day Admission of Standard Day
    
    2nd Phase of Pre-sale: July 1, 2009 ~ December 31, 2009
    
    Available ticket & price: both of individual visitors and groups are allowed to purchase the Single Day Admission of Peak Day and Single Day.
    
    CNY180 per Single Day Admission of Peak Day
    CNY140 per Single Day Admission of Standard Day
    
    3rd Phase of Pre-sale: January 1, 2010 ~ April 30, 2010
    
    Available ticket & price: both of individual visitors and groups are allowed to purchase Single Day Admission and Special Admission of Peak Day and Standard Day, 3 and 7 Day Admission of Standard Day
    
    CNY190 per Single Day Admission of Peak Day
    CNY110 per Special Admission of Peak Day
    CNY150 per Single Day Admission of Standard Day
    CNY90 per Special Admission of Standard Day
    CNY400 per 3 Day Admission of Standard Day
    CNY900 per 7 Day Admission of Standard Day
    
    On Expo Session: May 1, 2010 ~ October 31, 2010
    
    Available ticket & price: All of the tickets could be purchase by individual people and group.
    
    CNY200 per Single Day Admission of Peak Day
    CNY120 per Special Admission of Peak Day
    CNY160 per Single Day Admission of Standard Day
    CNY100 per Special Admission of Standard Day
    CNY400 per 3 Day Admission of Standard Day
    CNY900 per 7 Day Admission of Standard Day
    CNY90 per Evening Admission of Standard Day
    

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16. Is it squeezy in public transport in shanghai?

    Shanghai boasts one of the best transportation systems in China. As a major port city and the largest city in Eastern China, this is the major hub for the eastern region.
    
    By plane:
    
    Transportation In ShanghaiThere are direct flights to many international cities from Shanghai. Shanghai is the only city in China to have two international airports. Pudong is the new international airport and most international airlines now fly in and out of here, and it is located 55 km from the city center.
    
    Most hotels also supply transport to the airport. A taxi should cost approximately RMB150. And why not try the magnetic train since it is the first one in the world and the fastest means to reach the International Airport! The train leaves the airport from 08:28 to 17:28 and leaves Longyang Rd Stop from 08:30 to 17:30. The prices range from RMB160 to RMB50.
    
    Transportation In ShanghaiThe airport for most domestic flights is Hongqiao which is older, and located in the west of Shanghai, 15 km from the city center. A taxi to Hongqiao airport from CBD should cost approximately RMB30-50.
    
    Public bus No.925 runs to the airport from People's Square. Most domestic destinations can be reached from Shanghai.
    
    By train:
    
    Shanghai is at the center of an important rail network and there are daily trains to Xi'an (17 hours), Beijing (14 hours), Kunming (36 hours), Guilin (26 hours), Qingdao (16-20 hours) and almost all provincial capitals from which travelers can choose further transportation to their destination. There is also a train to Kowloon in Hong Kong (26 hours).
    
    There are also regular services to Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Wuxi. For foreigners, train tickets can be bought at the ticket booking office in the soft seat waiting room. Most hotels will also reserve seats for you although they will make a small charge for this service. The main train station (Xinkezhan) is in the north of the city.
    
    The easiest way to reach the station is to take the subway to Shanghai Railway Station stop. A taxi from the station to the center of town should cost approximately RMB20-30.
    
    By bus:
    
    Transportation In ShanghaiShanghai boasts the most established highway system in China. Express ways has been constructed to link all the nearby provinces.
    
    The main long distance bus station is near the train station on Qiujiang Road. Buses from here head to Nanjing (4 hours), Wuxi, Suzhou and Hangzhou and other destinations. There is also a new bus station servicing Shaoxing, Ningbo, Yangzhou and Hangzhou.
    
    Timetable of long distance bus
    
    By boat:
    
    Boat is a nice way to arrive or leave the city. Some of the Three Gorges boat trip ends here and there are good services by boat to Chongqing, Nanjing, Putuoshan and Wuhan. The main passenger port-Shiliupu Passenger Port is on Zhongshan Nan Road. 1 km south of the Bund, there are also several other passenger ports in Shanghai, which are usually far away from the city center.
    
    For boats from these ports, travelers usually still have to go to Shiliupu Port first for bus transfer to those ports. As a general rule, for long distance destination this is a cheap but slow way to travel. For destination closer to the city however the train is more efficient.
    
    City transport:
    
    Metro:
    
    Transportation In ShanghaiNowadays, Shanghai has 4 Metro lines: Line No.1 (Shanghai Railway Station-Xinzhuang), Line No.2 (Zhongshan Park-Zhangjianggaoke), Line No 3, or Light Rail Train (Shanghai South Railway Station-Jiangwanzhen), and Line No. 5.
    
    The main city scenery and shopping centers of Shanghai are along metro lines, so metro is a very convenient way for you to visit Shanghai.
    
    No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 5.
    
    Bus:
    
    There are more than 1,100 bus lines in Shanghai. Buses are often packed to the hilt and at times, impossible to board. The closest thing to revolutionary fervor in Shanghai today is the rush-hour bus ambushes. Once on board, keep your valuables tucked away since pick pocketing is easy under such conditions, and foreigners make juicy targets.
    
    Contrary to popular belief, buses are not color coded-the bus number is. Routes 1 to 30 are for trolley buses (now supplemented by regular buses). Buses 1 to 199 operate from 5 am to 11pm. Buses in the 200 and 400 series are peak-hour buses, and 300 series buses provide all-night service. Suburban and long-distance buses don't carry numbers-the destination is in characters.
    
    The ticket prices are divided into several kinds which are according to the length of the routes and the condition of the bus, RMB1 for the routes less than 13 km long, RMB1.5 for the over-13 km long routes, RMB2 for air-con buses.
    
    But we do not recommend you to use bus since it is crowded and often gets caught in jam. Taxi and metro are your first choices.
    
    Taxi:
    
    Transportation In ShanghaiThere are 50,000 taxies running in Shanghai City. They are reasonably cheap and easy to flag down, but try to avoid the peak hours of 7 to 9 am and 5 to 7 pm. The start price is RMB10 for 3 km and RMB2 for following each 1 km. At night (23:00-5:00) the start price is RMB13 for 3 km and RMB2.6 for following each 1 km, once exceeding 10 kilometers' journey, it would be RMB3.9 for each kilometer, and the bargain is permitted, also, you could take the taxi to travel in a group.
    
    Huangpujiang ferry:
    
    There are more than 20 ferry lines between Pudong and Puxi. Ticket price is RMB0.5/person, RMB1.3/bike, RMB1.5/auxiliary bike, RMB2/motorbike; freight train and truck go across the Dongtan Road-Nanjing Road, Mingshen Road-Dandong Road, RMB10-20 for each one.

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17. Are the pavilion near to each other?

    June 02, 2009 - United States - The feast is just about ready. The World Expo Shanghai 2010 is just round the corner and the preparations have already been made by China who is playing the host for this mega event of sorts. It is but obvious that on such a big international platform, countries would be hogging for their share of limelight by outdoing each other. There are going to be in fact more than 200 pavilions on display.
    
    It would be quite a treat to watch
    all these countries presenting their cities in a mesmerizing built up. For instance, you will find the Poland pavilion in a paper cutting design while the Spain pavilion is woven out of weeds design. The United Kingdom has gone one step ahead with its display and has come up with a huge light box with 60,000 spine projection in the air. Not going far, the Indian Pavilion would carry a 2,000 year old Buddhist stupa replica. World Expo Shanghai 2010 has all the makings of a successful event so far.
    
    There are millions of things for you to do here. For example one can enjoy the luxury of a French wedding in the French pavilion or take a walk through Scandinavian forests at the Norway pavilion or borrow cycles from the Denmark pavilion. There is something for everyone here. Tourists can really enjoy being a part of World Expo Shanghai 2010, which is being held on the area near Nanpu-Lupu Bridge on the River Huangpo in Shanghai from May 12, 2010 to 31 October, 2010 also known as the Halloween day.

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18. What preparation should I have before I attend the exposition?

    Welldigital camera of course, is a must for the trip. Also, you can buy a latest shanghai map upon your arrival here. As for language, its always cool to greet people with their own language. But, if Chinese is too hard for you to grab, English is okay. Dont worry about it, I am sure therell be translator service for travellers.

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19. What can I expect from the Shanghai 2010 Exposition?

    World Expositions are galleries of human inspirations and thoughts. Since 1851 when the Great Exhibition of Industries of All Nations was held in London, the World Expositions have attained increasing prominence as grand events for economic, scientific, technological and cultural exchanges, serving as an important platform for displaying historical experience, exchanging innovative ideas, demonstrating esprit de corps and looking to the future.
    
    With a long civilisation, China favours international exchange and loves world peace. China owes its successful bid for the World Exposition in 2010 to the international community's support for and confidence in its reform and opening-up. The Exposition will be the first registered World Exposition in a developing country, which gives expression to the expectations the world's people place on China's future development.

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20. Are there free tourist attraction in Shanghai?

    Come to see this best attraction list in Shanghai. But, I'm afraid there might not be free places for you. http://yeschinatour.com/china-guides/china-city-guides/shanghai/

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21. Is there any other tourist attactions close to Shanghai?

    Yup. Hangzhou and Suzhou are quite near to the Shanghai. You can visit the Water town of Zhouzhuang and Ancient town of Wuzhen there. If you like, you can also take a round way trip to Xian or Beijing.

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22. Which hotel is near to the 2010 Expo Site?

    Alot of hotel, is near to the exposition. The expo site is spans both sides of the hunagpu riverm with 3.93 sq km in Pudong and 1.35 sq km in Puxi,so as long as the hotel is in either Pudong or Puxi, it is near the expo.

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23. How many people does it need to buy a group ticket for the Shanghai 2010 Expo?

    No less than 15 people, it should be purchase in advance and reservation is required before entry. The group admission is sold through authorized travel agents in the form of tour package

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24. What type of events will be held in the Shanghai 2010 Expo?

    There are two types of events for Shanghai World Expo in general
    
    

    • Events during the preparation for the Expo
    • Events during the whole Expo duration
    
    Events during the preparation for the Expo include anniversaries on April 30, 1000-day, 800-day and 500-day countdown, solicitation and release of the mascot and theme song, etc. The activities are mainly organized by the Organizer, meanwhile participants and other parties are welcome to participate in the design and staging of the events.
    
    Events during the whole Expo duration fall into three categories, according to different organizing parties
    
    
    • Events organized by the Organizer. There are seven primary events organized by the Organizer, including the opening and closing ceremonies, China National Day, opening and closing of the Expo Site, high-tech thematic show, new stage production and thematic events.
    • Events organized by participants, including participating countries (regions), international organizations, cities and corporations, domestic provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities(including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan), such as National/Special Day and general events.
    • Events organized by other parties, such as media groups, companies specialized in design, financing and operation of cultural events, advertising and PR companies qualified and interested in organizing cultural events, etc.
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25. Is there any attraction inside the exposition?

    Yes, there are various country pavilion that is worth to be look at. Such as the expo boulevard, world expo center, expop performance center.

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26. Who can enter the site for free?

    Children under 1.2m with the accompained by at least one adult

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