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Shanghai Expo Centre (上海世博中心)
Address: China, Shanghai, Qing Pu Qu, 333, 崧泽大道333号 邮政编码: 201106
About shanghai
Shanghai didn’t become a global city by accident. It was a fishing village until the mid-1800s, then exploded after 1842 when it opened as a treaty port. Since then it has been China’s financial gateway and one of the busiest commercial hubs in the world.
The city is famous for:
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Iconic skyline on the Bund and Pudong (Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower)
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Historic European-style waterfront from its colonial era
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Fast economic growth, finance, tech, and trade
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Food scene — soup dumplings (xiaolongbao), hairy crab, street snacks
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Blending modern skyscrapers with traditional old town and temples
What to do:
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Walk the Bund at night — the skyline view is the main attraction
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Visit Yu Garden and Old City God Temple for classical architecture and tea houses
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Explore Shanghai Museum and the former French Concession
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Go up Shanghai Tower for city views
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Take Huangpu River cruise
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Shop and eat in Nanjing Road, Xintiandi, and local food streets
Shanghai is efficient, busy, and polished — expect energy, scale, and modern China at full speed. Perfect for business, culture, and architecture lovers.
TRAVEL TO SHANGHAI
Flying into Shanghai is straightforward — the city has two major airports:
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Pudong International Airport (PVG) — main international hub
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Hongqiao Airport (SHA) — mostly domestic and some regional flights
Most long-haul international flights land at PVG. It’s modern, efficient, and well-connected.
Arrival tips
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Expect busy immigration at peak hours — plan 30–60 minutes
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Visa-free transit rules exist for many nationalities (check before departure)
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Airport express train (Maglev) runs to the city — fast, but taxi or ride-hailing may be simpler if you have luggage
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Taxis are reliable — avoid unofficial drivers
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English signage is good, but not everywhere — have your hotel address written in Chinese
Airlines commonly serving Shanghai Major carriers like Delta, United, Air China, Emirates, Qatar, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Cathay, and many others operate regular flights.
Best time to fly
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Spring (March–May) and fall (Sept–Nov) — comfortable weather, smoother experience
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Summer is hot and humid; avoid Golden Week holidays (crowds)
Quick advice: book flights early, choose PVG for international arrivals, and arrange hotel transport if you want a smoother first impression. The city hits fast — landing prepared helps.
CONFERENCE VENUE
The PGDIS 2026 Conference will be held at the Shanghai Expo Center, one of Shanghai’s premier international convention venues, located in the heart of the Pudong district.
Venue Details:
Shanghai Expo Center
1500 Shibo Avenue,
Zhoujiadu, Pudong New Area,
Shanghai, China, 200126
The Shanghai Expo Center is a modern, large-scale conference and exhibition complex originally built for the World Expo Shanghai. It is well known for hosting international congresses, trade shows, and high-level business events, offering excellent accessibility, professional facilities, and strong technical infrastructure for global conferences.
Hall Allocation for PGDIS 2026
For PGDIS 2026, the venue spaces have been reserved as follows:
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Blue Hall (4th Floor) – Main conference hall
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Medium & Small Meeting Rooms (4th & 5th Floors) – Breakout sessions and sub-venues
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View Hall (4th Floor) – Exhibition and sponsor area
Please find below the venue floor maps. The full building layout is also attached in PDF format for your reference.
