the area of Pavilions
Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be a great event to explore the full potential of urban life in the 21st century and a significant period in urban evolution. The theme of Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life," representing the common wish of the whole humankind for a better living in future urban environments.
This theme represents a central concern of the international community for future policy making, urban strategies and sustainable development. For its 184 days, participants will display urban civilisation to the full extent, exchange their experiences of urban development, disseminate advanced notions on cities and explore new approaches to human habitat, lifestyle and working conditions in the new century.
The area of Expo exhibition hall is divided into Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, Zone D, Zone E.
National Museum of the famous World Expo
China Pavilion
Theme: Chinese Wisdom in Urban Development
Highlights: Traditional Dougong Style
National Pavilion Day: October 1
Location: Within Zone A of the Expo Site
USA Pavilion
Theme: Rise to the Challenge
Highlights: Gray Steel Structure
National Pavilion Day: July 2
Pavilion Area: Around 6000 Square Meters
Location: Within Zone C of the Expo Site
Chile Pavilion
Theme: City of Relations
Highlights: Undulating "Crystal Cup"
National Pavilion Day: September 18
Pavilion Area: 3,000 Square Meters
Location: Within Zone C of the Expo Site
Africa Joint Pavilion
Location: Within Zone B of the Expo Site.
The giant mural vividly depicts the Eastern
and Southern African people's daily life.