Next year, Shanghai, China will play host to one of the most anticipated events of the year: the Expo 2010. It is a scheduled World Expo that celebrates the unique and rich culture of China, making it a must-visit event for tourists who want to learn more about the local customs. Next year’s theme is “Better City – Better Life” and it reflects Shanghai’s status as a major cultural and economic center in the 21st century.
The venue for this exciting event will be the along both sides of the Huangpu River, between Nanpu Bridge and Lupu Bridge. The Expo will be held on 1 May to 31 October 2010, and this 184-day affair will be filled with musical and cultural performances, as well as recreational activities everyone will enjoy.
When planning to join the festivities, an ideal accommodation provider would be New Harbour Service Apartments. It is a four-star hotel that offers 255 spacious rooms furnished with modern amenities such as an IDD/DDD phone, hair dryer, and electronic safe. High-speed Internet access is available at low rates. For the guests’ convenience, each room includes a private bathroom and a kitchen. Room service is available, as well as 24-hour security.
This Shanghai hotel aims to take good care of its guests with its range of facilities and services. For recreational purposes, the Health Club has an indoor swimming pool, gym, and sauna. Business travelers can make use of the meeting room, which can accommodate 20 to 30 persons. A business center is also available for their convenience.
In terms of fine dining, the hotel has restaurants that serve a variety of delicious Chinese, Western, and Japanese dishes.
When not enjoying the comforts of your room, you might want to check out the tourist attractions near the hotel. Aside from being only 2.1 kilometers away from the Expo 2010 event, it is also near shopping districts such as Nanjing road, Yuyuan Shopping City, and Xujiahui Shopping Center. Other notable attractions include Yu Garden, People’s Square, and Shanghai Great Theatre.