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Shanghai Business City Guide

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Verified event directory

Upcoming Trade Shows in Shanghai

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Exhibition infrastructure

Major Exhibition Venues in Shanghai

The venue often determines the most practical transport, meeting and on-site planning sequence.

National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai

Hongqiao exhibition district

NECC (Shanghai)

A major exhibition complex next to the Hongqiao transport hub, used for large international and multi-sector events.

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Shanghai New International Expo Centre

Pudong · Century Park area

SNIEC

A leading Pudong venue with a dense schedule of specialist industrial, technology and consumer trade fairs.

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Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center

Pudong · World Expo area

SWEECC

A flexible exhibition venue in the former World Expo district, close to cultural landmarks and central Pudong connections.

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Shanghai Exhibition Center in central Shanghai

Central Shanghai · Jing'an

Shanghai Exhibition Center

A central-city venue with landmark architecture, suited to selected exhibitions, design events and cultural programmes.

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Shanghai Convention and Exhibition Center of International Sourcing

2 verified directory records

Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing

The current Xentra directory lists 2 verified event records at this venue. Check each event detail page for edition-specific access and meeting planning information.

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West Bund International Convention and Exhibition Center in Shanghai

1 verified directory record

West Bund International Convention and Exhibition Center

The current Xentra directory lists 1 verified event record at this venue. Check each event detail page for edition-specific access and meeting planning information.

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Zhangjiang Science Hall in Shanghai

1 verified directory record

Zhangjiang Science Hall

The current Xentra directory lists 1 verified event record at this venue. Check each event detail page for edition-specific access and meeting planning information.

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Sourcing context

Sourcing & Industry Connections

These sectors are represented in the city's current verified exhibition calendar.

Building & Construction

Browse building & construction events connected with Shanghai's exhibition calendar.

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Furniture, Interiors & Hospitality

Browse furniture, interiors & hospitality events connected with Shanghai's exhibition calendar.

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Machinery, Automation & Manufacturing

Browse machinery, automation & manufacturing events connected with Shanghai's exhibition calendar.

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Materials, Chemicals & Plastics

Browse materials, chemicals & plastics events connected with Shanghai's exhibition calendar.

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Yu Garden in Shanghai

City Introduction

Shanghai: riverfront modernity and old-city traditions

Shanghai's identity is built from the contrast between the Bund's riverfront architecture, the lanes and gardens of the old city, and a continually changing contemporary skyline. Yu Garden and the city's museums deepen the cultural route, while finance, design, international commerce and Yangtze River Delta supply chains make business an equally defining part of the city.

The Bund

Historic riverfront architecture faces the contemporary skyline across the Huangpu River.

Old city and museums

Yu Garden and major collections reveal traditional design, art and material culture.

Global metropolis

Finance, trade, design and regional supply chains give Shanghai its international business reach.

When the schedule allows

A Little More of Shanghai, When Time Allows

These are city-specific recommendations for international visitors: major landmarks, credible cultural stops and practical shopping or dining districts.

The Bund in Shanghai

Riverfront architecture

The Bund

The clearest first-time Shanghai view: historic riverfront buildings facing Lujiazui. Best used for an early walk or an evening after central meetings.

Yu Garden & Yuyuan Market in Shanghai

Classical garden and heritage retail

Yu Garden & Yuyuan Market

A compact route through traditional garden design, old-city streets and gift shopping. It is more practical than a long museum visit when the schedule has only two or three hours free.

Shanghai Museum in Shanghai

Chinese art and design history

Shanghai Museum

A strong cultural stop for visitors interested in Chinese craft, materials and visual language; check the current exhibition location and ticket rules before building the day around it.

Lujiazui Skyline & Shanghai Tower in Shanghai

Modern skyline and observation

Lujiazui Skyline & Shanghai Tower

The defining modern counterpart to the Bund. Combine it with a Pudong meeting, the IFC area or an evening river crossing rather than treating it as a separate cross-city trip.

Xintiandi in Shanghai

Shikumen district, dining and retail

Xintiandi

A polished, central option for client lunches, evening dining and a short look at restored Shikumen streets without the time commitment of a full sightseeing day.

Nanjing Road & People's Square in Shanghai

Major shopping and city-centre walk

Nanjing Road & People's Square

A high-energy central route with major stores, food options and easy access to the Bund and museums. Go early or later in the evening if crowds are a concern.

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