We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
All 572 Shanghai Attractions »

Expo 2010 Shanghai

Shanghai, China
021-962010
Ranked #76 of 478 attractions in Shanghai
4.0 of 5 stars 122 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Update attraction details
Write a Review

122 reviews from our community

Visitor rating
    37
    43
    26
    7
    9
Date Rating
Petah Tiqwa, Israel
Top Contributor
198 reviews 198 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

This is the original summary from my journal. We went to the Expo on July 2010. I have to say - it was truly a once in a lifetime experience. The Chinese sure know how to make it. BIGTIME! :) The architecture of the pavillions was amazing and creativity was certainly taken to new levels. The Expo site was divided... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 9 more reviews by TheShis for Shanghai
Boston
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

The saudi pavillion "moonboat" was amazing. the Visual projection was both amazing and tells a terrific story about the Saudi culture. More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 4 more reviews by cgasbarro for Shanghai
Shanghai
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
135 helpful votes 135 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 6, 2012

the site is HUGE. Get an EXPO taxi (green/yellow) to drive your right to the ticket entrance (these are the ONLY taxi's allowed to go that far), and plan on walking exteriors, enjoying food snacks from different countries. You will take 100's of photos, since you won;t be able to resist the interesting designs.. Expect to try and enter at... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 16 more reviews by TobySimkin for Shanghai
Manila, Philippines
Contributor
20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2010

My wife and I went to Shanghai to see the World Expo. We have heard of the long queues to the most popular pavilions. Hence, we thought of the best way to experience the Expo since we had to compete with half a million determined Chinese expo goers daily. The choice came down to waiting 3 hours per pavilion to... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Chicago
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Just returned from Expo 2010. I have been at many of these but the authorities at Shanghai DID NOT PLANED well the logistics of this one. Here are the WRONGS: a) They allowed more than 400,000 per day. Therefore, people had to line up for hours to see a pavillion. b) They open to late. 9am is already late c)... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Raleigh, North Carolina
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 21, 2010

All the reviews about lines and line cutting are true. Know that, expect that and deal with it or stay home. I stayed away from any line over 30 minutes and if you plan and understand the best times to visit you can see many of the pavilions. The evening quiets down however some pavilions close early. Regardless we were... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Canora, Saskatchewan, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2010

We absolutely loved Shanghai, China EXPO 2010, we were only there for 9 days and we wish it could have been for 14 days. It was all about ideas, plans, working systems to make towns cleaner, less polluted and greener. There was such a lot of wonderful things to see and experience, Some of the ideas we saw were the... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Australia
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2010

We bought 3 day passes to world expo and were so disappointed with the long and rude queues, and the huge walking distances, that we gave away our 3rd day pass and went shopping instead. Not normally one to whinge, we were really disappointed that there was so little street amusement as we waited to see pavilions. The Saudi pavillion... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
Santa Monica, California
Top Contributor
124 reviews 124 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Let me begin this review by explaining up front what was not clear to me before I got here. The content of the Shanghai Expo is international, but the primary target audience is the Chinese people, rather than the international visitor. The Chinese are justly proud of their country and what they’ve accomplished, relatively few of them have traveled outside... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by BinaryNomad for Shanghai
Hong Kong, China
Top Contributor
105 reviews 105 reviews
Reviews in 62 cities Reviews in 62 cities
174 helpful votes 174 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 2, 2010
2
people found this review helpful

I spent nearly 11 hours at the Expo and saw so much. There are lots of people but hey, this is China, everywhere has lots of people! You won't get into the main China pavilion but at the bottom of the building is the China Provinces section which is great and no line when I went. Also Saudi Arabia has... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 3 more reviews by mrrfrost for Shanghai

Travelers who viewed Expo 2010 Shanghai also viewed

Shanghai Circus World
4.5 of 5 stars 144 Reviews
Shanghai, Shanghai Region
Expo 2010 China Pavilion
4.5 of 5 stars 274 Reviews
Shanghai, Shanghai Region
 
Riverside Promenade (Bingjiang Da Dao)
4.5 of 5 stars 119 Reviews
Shanghai, Shanghai Region
Tian Zi Fang
4 of 5 stars 431 Reviews
Shanghai, Shanghai Region
 

Been to Expo 2010 Shanghai? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Expo 2010 Shanghai, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing
See all sites
Cruise Critic

The ultimate cruise resource: cruise reviews, deals, news and advice.

SeatGuru

The world's most comprehensive source for airline seats, airline info, & in-flight amenities.

Family Vacation Critic

The best family vacations start here.

Best beach houses of 2012 »