The number of visitors to the World Expo 2010 reached 8.7065 million by yesterday and the organizers estimate that the figure will stand at more than 10 million by the weekend.

The Latvia Pavilion, Libya Pavilion and Space Pavilion closed yesterday due to equipment testing and interior decoration.

Among the visitors, about 147,300 were on group tours, accounting for about 38 percent of yesterday's visitor flow. Houtan gate received as many as 70,000 visitors, Changqing Road 60,000, and Shangnan Road and Gaoke Road W. more than 90,000 in total.

By 5pm yesterday, 77 performances had been staged, attracting about 82,800 visitors. Altogether 6,105 volunteers served on the site.