The complete Guide to the Shanghai World Expo

As the blue mascot Hai bao or the treasure of the sea welcomes you to the Shanghai Expo, remember that this world Expo is one of the places to be, in 2010. Along with 70 million visitors, more than 190 countries and more than 48 international and national organizations are taking place in this Expo with a Better City, Better Life theme.

Find out everything you need to know about the Shanghai World Expo!

Naturally, mankind is united in looking at new ways in which urban development and environment can go to a higher level, coexisting with natural resources in a sustainable manner. So naturally, come here to see different policy making strategies, urban policies, and sustainable environmental development , followed by countries all over the world. Have fun reading!

Check out too: The 5 most amazing Pavilions at the Shanghai World Expo!

In 1800, only 2% of the world population lived in cities, while in 2000 the figure had risen to 50%. Instead of saying go to the west, boy, the slogan was go to the city, boy! So since the first world Expo in 1851, held in London in the beautiful Crystal Palace, showcasing the manufactured products of the whole world, the idea of world expos showcase design, art, tourism, international business relations and trade

It was in Paris in 1861 that countries decided to show off their technological products and achievements in their own particular national pavilions. And that is exactly what you are going to see, in the Shanghai world Expo starting on 1 May, one day to go :-)

Expos targeting global problems are now focusing on technology and solutions to solve them, especially in matters of business, research, technology, culture, entertainment and communication. So, you can consider these expos to be some of the world’s largest events, after the Olympics and FIFA World Cup tournaments.

This Expo covers 5.28 km², spanning the river Huangpu in Pudong Shanghai. There are 12 different pavilion groups. 8 of them are located in the Pudong area, and 4 of them are in the Puxi section. Each of these pavilion groups cover about 10 to 15 ha area.

One of the very important selling points of this Expo is that you can see the Expo online, on the net. But if you happen to be there, you would need to know about the enclosed area, park structure, groups, zones and clusters built on 5 levels.

• The A zone hosting Asian and Chinese pavilions, except Southeast Asian pavilions is found between the Bailianjing rivulet and the Expo’s Boulevard.• The B zone is going to have Southeast Asian and Oceanian as well as theme pavilions, pavilions from international organizations the Performance Centre and the expo centre. It is between A zone and the Lupu Bridge.• You can find zone C. to the west of the Lupu Bridge, hosting the European, African and American pavilions. There is also a fine amusement park here. In zone D, expect the industrial buildings, which made up the Jiangnan Shipyard. You can find the dockyards here. You can also enjoy public outdoor exhibitions and cultural exchange programs.• In the E zone, corporate pavilions, as well as pavilions on urban civilizations and urban exploration can be found to well, explore. There are plenty of buildings which are going to remain on site even after the exposition is over, for example, the theme pavilions.

This exposition is going to be held from 1 May to 31 October 2010. 3.15 million International visitors are going to be visiting it, so are you going to be in that number?

Holiday & Singapore travel guide

Sightseeing

Singapore is something more to visit tourist beaches, but have some beautiful sand too if you fancy a dip in some warm clear waters for a day, relax in the Sun on a beach of soft sand after a hectic time for exploring the city and its surroundings. To see in Singapore is incredible Zoo, has more than 3600 inhabitants with some rare species and endangered, included in these numbers.The reasons that were set in have waterfalls and beautiful foliage and tropical flowers, is a world class in an exotic environment that the entire family will enjoy explorar.Hay Zoo an interesting excursion on the outskirts of the city to Haw Par Villa, a fabulous theme park which has a mythical theme.

A great historic day outside, to get a real idea of inheritance, must be a tour to Mallaca which has the oldest Chinese temple Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. It has a mystic charm, and some of the surrounding buildings are very picturesque and typical of the area.With many museums, zoos and architecture, there are many things to do in Singapore;venture into the people of China and the small India with its colourful charm and religious monuments that dot the area for empezar.Si looking for something a little different then Singapore Flyer is for you, is higher than the London Eye and has spectacular panoramic views of the city and más.La city also offers a jump jump bus at a very reasonable price, where you can get around in the city on their own without losing the hotspots.

Nightlife

There is no enough nightlife to tastes of the majority of tourists, such as having a rickshaw ride, which is one of the popular means of transport in the busy streets. The display of the city at night is impressive, so definitely do this and then stop at the theatre and see a fabulous spectacle or perhaps take in a movie.For those seeking a buzz, then, dazzling nightclubs in the city playing the latest melodies and are perfect for nightlife.The area is teaming with bars and clubes.Si you like a little jazz, then, there are clubs with music live, without forgetting the main clubs where businessmen and women city defrauded his pelo.Algunos clubs are quite expensive and are also imported alcohols, therefore budgets for this.For those of you who do not want to dance the night there night aboard cruise ships authentic fabulous with sumptuous surroundings for romantic couples.An evening with the family safari is the best way to see the nocturnal species of rare and endangered, as well as Hyena and among others, the rhinoceros.

Eat

Singapore has many ethnic foods available all around the city with French, Italian, Mexican and most other international food food disponibles.La is a passion in this country and will be altered choice, but why not try some authentic food Malaya as Bak Kut, who is Chinese responses ribs cooked in a delicious soup with five spices, peppers and rice noodles and fish head blanco.Curry accompanied by delicious ajos.Es is also very popular.

Shopping

View is altered with shopping experiences in this center of the modern city, selling everything from designers to recuerdos.Con elements many shops in the city of China and the India shortly being very reasonable, this bright and colourful area to shop you can acquire some bargains to take back home with you.

Happy holidays

Trevor Butler, co-founder and owner of holidayholiday.co.uk, specialists in cheap holidays and last minute holidays around the world.