Shanghai offers exclusive tourism services to CIIE badge holders
The 7th China International Import Expo will take place from Nov 5 to 10 in Shanghai. A variety of tourism programs are available to CIIE badge holders looking to experience the grandeur of the expo and the excitement of Shanghai, with exclusive offers including discounted tickets and complimentary visits. Explore these options now.
Shanghai Tower
Located on the 118th and 119th floors of the tallest building in China, Top of Shanghai Observatory, with a vertical height of at least 546 meters, is metaphorically referred to as the "Sky City". The 119th floor, located at a height of 552 meters, is one of the highest observation platforms in the world.
Ticketing location: No 501 Middle Yincheng Road, Pudong New Area (8:30 am - 9:30 pm)
Special offer: Originally priced at 180 yuan ($25.26) per person, tickets are now available for just 145 yuan if one can present a CIIE badge along with a valid passport or ID card on-site.
The offer is scheduled from Nov 1 to 17.
Hotline: 021-8037-0510
Oriental Pearl Tower
The Oriental Pearl Tower sits along the bank of the Huangpu River in Shanghai's Lujiazui area, amid a modern architectural skyline that contrasts with the historic buildings of the Bund across the river. At night, the tower becomes a dazzling spectacle of color.
Ticketing locations:
1. No 1 South Pudong Road, Taitong Station Ferry Exit.
2. The on-site service station of CIIE, which is located at the aisle between Halls 3.1 and 4.1 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), will operate from Nov 5 to 10.
Special offers:
The original price of 199 yuan per person is reduced to 160 yuan per person (all day) for the CIIE.
Tower visit and cruise: Original price of 279 yuan per person, CIIE price of 230 yuan for daytime tour and 260 yuan for nighttime tour.
Outdoor sightseeing + buffet lunch/dinner: Original price of 497 yuan per person, CIIE price of 230 yuan per person for lunch set and 250 yuan per person for dinner set.
The offers are available from Nov 1 to 30.
Hotline: 139-1841-2728
Huangpu River cruise
Covering a route of approximately 7.5 kilometers with a round-trip time of 50 minutes, this cruise departs from the Shiliupu Wharf on the Bund, passing by famous landmarks and city structures such as the Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai International Convention Center, the Grand Halls, Waibaidu Bridge, Shanghai Customs House, and the Bund's iconic architectural complex.
Ticketing location: B1, No 1 Shiliupu Wharf (No 491 East Zhongshan Road Number Two)
Special offer:
The original price is 120 yuan for daytime tour and 150 yuan for nighttime tour. CIIE badge holders can enjoy prices of 60 yuan during the day, and 75 yuan at night (valid for license holders using real names).
The offer runs from Nov 1 to 17.
Hotline: 021-5308-9007 (10:30 am - 9 pm)
Suzhou Creek sightseeing
The winding Suzhou Creek, adorned with a string of pearls along its banks, encapsulates this city's cultural heritage and the significant changes it has undergone. The beautiful scenery on both sides of the creek immerses passengers in vibrant city life and colorful urban landscapes, sending them through a century of Shanghai's history by boat.
Ticketing method: By tickets online and check-in on-site. Scan the following QR code to buy tickets. When boarding the ferry, relevant documents (ID card, passport, or other valid documents) and CIIE badges are required, both of which should belong to the ticket holder.
Special offer:
Half price for all routes on Suzhou Creek: Original prices are 60 yuan per person for the 30-minute route, 100 yuan per person for the 60-minute route, and 160 yuan per person for the 90-minute route. Special prices are 30 yuan per person for the 30-minute route, 50 yuan per person for the 60-minute route, and 80 yuan per person for the 90-minute route.
The offer runs from Nov 1 to 30.
Hotline: 400-690-0520 (11 am - 7:30 pm)
"Eternal Notre Dame" VR Experience
Shanghai's first VR immersive experience themed around the Notre Dame Cathedral, offering a 45-minute virtual journey into the architectural masterpiece, allows visitors to experience the beauty and intricate artistic details of the cathedral's interior.
Venue: B1, East Hall 2, Shanghai Exhibition Center
Address: No 1000 Middle Yan'an Road, Jing'an district
Buy tickets online and book your viewing time in advance.
Special offer: Visitors with CIIE badges can enjoy the Notre Dame de Paris VR tour exhibition pass at 198 yuan per person (original price is 268 yuan per person) and be gifted a themed notebook (with an original price of 69 yuan).
The event takes place from Nov 1 to Feb 28, 2025. Scan the following QR code to learn more.
Hotline: 134-8288-1960
China Maritime Museum
As China's first national maritime museum, the China Maritime Museum features six exhibition halls on maritime history, ships, navigation and ports, maritime safety, sailors, and military navigation, as well as areas themed on oceans, maritime sports and leisure, an astronomical observatory, a 4D theater, a children's entertainment center, and more.
Address: No 197 Shengang Avenue, Pudong New Area
Open from 9:30 to 4 pm daily, admission stops at 3:30 pm, closed on Mondays.
Tickets: Scan the following QR code to reserve a free visit, present your original CIIE documents and ID documents on-site, or present your documents at the ticket window on the second floor of the museum to get a free ticket.
Special offer: Visitors with CIIE documents can purchase cultural and creative products with a 10-percent discount. The offers run from Nov 1 to 30.
Hotline: 021-6828-3691
Urban Sightseeing Bus Tour
Five urban sightseeing routes allow you to "tour a city with one ticket", connecting over 50 key city landmarks and iconic sites like the Bund's international architectural complex, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, and more.
Ticketing locations:
1. No 68 West Nanjing Road, Huangpu district
2. No 1416-A, Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area
Special offer: The original price of the all-day pass is 60 yuan per ticket, while the exclusive price for the CIIE is 30 yuan per ticket (for use by the badge holder under their own name only).
The offer runs from Nov 1 to 30.
Hotlines:
021-6351-7323 (9 am - 6:30 pm); 150-2143-8085 (6:30 pm - 8 pm)
No 71 Bus Route
The No 71 bus route, one of Shanghai's most well-known urban transportation lines, links the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) to the Bund, passing through landmarks like the People's Square of Shanghai, the Shanghai Exhibition Center, Jing'an Temple, and Nanjing Road. The specially designed "CIIE Consumption Carnival Express Line" along this route invites CIIE participants to experience and connect with the city.
Tips:
1. Authorities have arranged for travel agencies and organizations to set up an on-site service station for the first time at this year's expo. It is located in the aisle between halls 3.1 and 4.1 of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), providing information, attraction reservation services, on-site ticket purchases, and other services for expo participants.
2. The exclusive discounts are only valid for the CIIE badge holder. Please present your badge (including official electronic credentials) and ID documents when visiting attractions.
Source: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce
