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Cyclists head for the Expo

A total of 26 cyclists started a 1,200-kilometer tour from Hunan province to Shanghai on May 16. The cyclists planned to cycle about 100 km a day and arrive in Shanghai on May 28, traveling through Hunan, Jiangxi and Zhejiang provinces. The cyclists will promote a healthy lifestyle and a low-carbon footprint while on the road. The bicycle squad will also carry gifts, including a porcelain teapot and vase, for Expo 2010 Shanghai.

Chinanews.com.cn

Banquets popular

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As increasing numbers of visitors head for the Expo 2010 Shanghai, many restaurants in the Expo Garden are promoting Expo-themed banquets for weddings, conferences, networking and birthdays. Some restaurants are so popular that banquets up until September are fully booked. Some restaurants give complimentary Expo tickets to customers who book banquets in the Expo Garden. Eight Chinese cuisines, snacks from China and cuisines from about 80 countries are served in the Expo Garden. Organizers said about 70 percent of visitors are catered for at restaurants in the Expo Garden and average prices for a meal has gone down from 45 yuan to 38 yuan.

China News

Souvenirs sell quickly

Souvenirs from various countries sold in the Expo Garden are popular among visitors. Unlike the ones sold at authorized shops, souvenirs available at pavilions are unique and many of them are exclusive. A stamp with patterns of the China Pavilion and Lujiazui area in Pudong are especially popular. Staff at the Republic of San Marino Pavilion said only 300 copies of its stamp had been manufactured. Some products designed especially for Expo 2010 Shanghai have sold out.

Eastday.com

 

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JFDAILY.COM

"To save time and energy, visitors may make a route according to the location of pavilions they want to visit; choose a pavilion you want to see the most, and enter the Expo Garden at the gate closest to the pavilion. Pay attention to weather forecast. If it's too hot or it's raining, visitors may want to visit some unity pavilions first."

Tomiyo Yamada

Japanese grandmother and Expo veteran

CRI ONLINE

"I've gained so much from this experience. We often met some visitors who will not get on bus before take pictures with us. They said we are also part of the scene at the Expo Garden. We felt very content when they said that. An aunt took picture of me while I answered visitor's questions, and when she left, she said goodbye, the sweetie. I felt so warm to hear all this. The experience is precious indeed. Sure we felt tired, but the experience was rewarding."

Ji Li

a volunteer at the Expo Garden

CHINA NEWS

" We have seen too much litter on the ground and we have spotted people jumping the queue or quarreling with others. It is very important to visit the Expo Garden with proper manners."

A primary school student critical of some people's behavior

JIEFANG DAILY

"I think the Urban Best Practices Area and the Theme pavilions deserve the most attention. I personally believe that the UBPA is the core exhibition of a green and livable city with a low-carbon footprint. The Copenhagen meeting was the first time Chinese people were exposed to the lifestyle of a low-carbon footprint; Expo 2010 Shanghai is the second time. If you do want to have insight into our urban society and development of urbanization, then you need to savor the UBPA and Theme pavilions carefully."

Zhu Daijia

environment consultant to Expo 2010 Shanghai