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53rd day records 400,000-plus attendance


(expo2010.cn)
Updated: 2010-06-23 09:18
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The Expo site attracted more than 400,000 visitors June 22 amid pleasant weather.

Among visitors on June 22, 163,000 were on tour groups and 69,316 visitors used free tickets Shanghai government distributed to local residents.

A total of 34,711 tickets were sold on site, with 12,964 night admissions.

Houtan Gate received about 71,000 visitors, Changqing Road 68,000, and Shangnan Road, Gaoke Road W. about 108,000 in total.

Individual tourists are advised to enter from less crowded gates at Shangnan Rd, Bansongyuan Rd or Madang Rd during 9am to 11am rush hours.

By 5pm, 79 shows were staged, attracting 81,000 spectators. A total of 6,272 volunteers served on the site.

Because the city enters its plum rain season, visitors are advised to take an umbrella, pay special attention to food hygiene and ensure enough water and rest.

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