Countdown to Shanghai World Expo 2010: 170 days

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World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

in Society, on the 11th of November 2009

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World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177418

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177395

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177415

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177414

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177413

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177412

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177408

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177407

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177397

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177394

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177393

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177390

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177389

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177388

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177387

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177386

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177385

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: 'Better City – Better Life'. Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

ID: 177419

World Expo 2010 will open in Shanghai on May 1st 2010 with the theme: "Better City – Better Life". Shanghai, China. 11/11/2009.

The Exposition site is located in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region along both sides of the Huangpu River. The area of the Expo 2010 covers 5.28 km².

Apart from the Expo itself, the whole city is being given a facelift as Shanghai is expected to attract more that 70 million visitors from China and around the world. All construction for the Expo is due to be completed by the end of March. With 170 days left until the Expo opens its doors, the city of Shanghai is preparing for the final push to welcome Expo visitors in May 2010.

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