HK offers online Shanghai Expo travel-tip series

HONG KONG - Hong Kong has rolled out a five- part multimedia series offering practical travel tips for visitors to World Expo 2010 Shanghai China during the summer holiday, the city's government said Monday.

The first and second episodes will give visitors important advice on transportation in and outside Expo Park as well as tips on ticketing.

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Part three helps visitors prepare for the hot weather in Shanghai at this time of year and offers useful information on souvenir shops, Expo passports and special stamps for them.

The fourth part will give Expo visitors helpful tips on using reservation facilities as well as information about first aid services and restaurants.

The fifth and final part will highlight not-to-be-missed cultural performances to be held during Hong Kong Week in Shanghai on the Baosteel Stage and in Celebration Square, and along the Bo Cheng Road parade route.

Hong Kong Week, starting from October 18 to 22, will provide a tremendous opportunity to showcase Hong Kong's creativity, with more than 15 events and activities planned during this period both in and outside Expo Park.

The five-part series will be rolled out daily via various multimedia platforms including Hong Kong's Expo website, the Shanghai Expo YouTube channel and Youku channel.  

Visitors are also encouraged to share their Expo experiences via the interactive platforms and advise people planning to visit the Expo.