The World Expo in Shanghai may be months away (1 May 2010 to 31 October 2010) but you can start to get your tickets as soon as in January 2010. A small concession is given to those that purchase the tickets before the expo starts.
Basically there are three types of tickets.
1 day pass: 160 RMB (200 RMB on holidays and peak period)
3 day pass : 400 RMB
7 day pass : 900 RMB
Discounted tickets of 90RMB would be available for senior citizens, students, children and physically challenged. 110RMB on peak periods.
Tickets can be purchased at China Mobile, China Telecom, China Post and the Bank of Communications branches in Shanghai or call +8621 962010, the officially ticketing agent for details.
Visit the official site here: http://en.expo2010.cn/index.htm
*Price chart provided courtesy of Shanghai World Expo
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How do i purchase 90 cny special tickets in Australia--Sydney
Posted by: Ruth Haddon | 02 January 2010 at 07:54 PM
Hi Ruth,
Happy New Year to you.
For purchase of tickets from out of China, you can make the purchase from the authorised agents listed here:
http://en.expo2010.cn/a/20090327/000001.htm
Posted by: David Tan | 02 January 2010 at 09:12 PM
If you are planninfg to visit Shanghai for world expo . Then we can arrange a homestay for you depending on your choice of facilities. for more information contact me directly sujoy@homestayglobal.com
www.homestayglobal.com
Posted by: sujoy | 04 February 2010 at 05:21 PM
Hi
I'm travelling to China in early September, and wish to purchase one standard admission ticket for the Shanghai Expo. Would you advise to purchase the ticket before hand, or can you buy tickets at the gates on the day.
Posted by: Kelly Dimauro | 08 March 2010 at 06:32 PM
Hi Kelly,
According to their offical web site, you can get the ticket onsite:
http://en.expo2010.cn/expotickets/ticketsnews/channels.htm
Cheers!
Posted by: David Tan | 08 March 2010 at 07:39 PM
Do children below 7 need to buy any expo tickets
Posted by: audrey | 25 May 2010 at 06:04 PM
Having made the mistake of buying tickets online before leaving the U.S., I would recommend waiting until you're in town. There was only one seriously understaffed place to exchange the voucher for the ticket, and it would have been much easier (and cheaper!) to buy a ticket in Shanghai.
Posted by: Virginia Postrel | 27 May 2010 at 04:37 PM
You can always try a homestay if you are ever in Shanghai:
www.shanghaihomestay.net
Posted by: Blue Carol | 19 September 2011 at 12:26 PM
Yes I agree, a homestay is a good way to see the World Expo in Shanghai. Check out some of the homestay programs ive found:
http://china.homestaynow.org
http://beijing.homestaynow.org
http://guangzhou.homestaynow.org
All the best,
Faith
Posted by: FaithBlue | 19 January 2012 at 04:58 AM