Expo Axis, Shanghai

Name: Expo Axis
Address: Shanghai, China

#166 among attractions in Shanghai

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The Expo Axis is one of the world's largest membrane roofs. It spanned the entrance and boulevard building of the World Exposition 2010 in Shanghai. ()

Local name: 世博轴 Completed: 2010 (14 years ago)Coordinates: 31°11'9"N, 121°29'17"E

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浦东 (上冈)Shanghai China

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Expo Axis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: China Art Museum, Power Station of Art, Lupu Bridge, Shanghai Expo Park.

~630 ftE
Museum, Art museum
China Art Museum, Shanghai
4 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, the China Art Museum stands as a testament to the city's cultural richness and commitment to the arts. Housed in the former China Pavilion of Expo 2010, this expansive museum boasts a distinctive red crown-like...
1.3 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Power Station of Art, Shanghai
32 min walk • The Power Station of Art is a contemporary art museum in Shanghai. Housed in a former power station, it is China's first state-run contemporary art museum. Converting the building cost $64 million which was paid for by the Shanghai government.
0.8 miNW
Bridge
Lupu Bridge, Shanghai
21 min walk • The Lupu Bridge, named after Luwan District, is a through arch bridge over the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, connecting the city's Huangpu and Pudong districts. It is the world's third longest steel arch bridge, after the Ping'nan Third Bridge in Guangxi and the Chaotianmen Bridge in Chongqing.
~1160 ftNW
Park
Shanghai Expo Park, Shanghai
6 min walk • Shanghai Expo Park is a park in the district of Pudong within Shanghai. It is situated in Pudong New Area. It is located near the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
~1750 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The River Mall, Shanghai
9 min walk • The River Mall is a shopping center in Pudong, Shanghai, China. The shopping center is located along the Expo Axis at the former area of Expo 2010.
~1680 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Novelty architecture
Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai
9 min walk • The Mercedes-Benz Arena, formerly known as the Shanghai World Expo Cultural Center, is an indoor arena located on the former grounds of Expo 2010 in Pudong, Shanghai. It is owned and operated by the AEG-OPG joint venture.
1.1 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Shanghai Expo Mart, Shanghai
29 min walk • The Shanghai Expo Mart, formerly the Africa Joint Pavilion, is an exhibition hall near the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China. The hall was originally constructed for Expo 2010 and consists of 21,000 square metres of indoor area and 3,600 square metres of outdoor space.
0.7 miW
Tunnel
Dapu Road Tunnel, Shanghai
18 min walk • The Dapu Road Tunnel, formerly Huangpu River Tunnel or Project 651, is a road tunnel that runs under the Huangpu River in the city of Shanghai, China. It connects Huangpu District on the Puxi side of Shanghai with Pudong New Area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Expo Axis?

Nearby attractions include China Art Museum, Shanghai (4 min walk), Shanghai Expo Park, Shanghai (6 min walk), Dapu Road Tunnel, Shanghai (18 min walk), Lupu Bridge, Shanghai (21 min walk).

How to get to Expo Axis by public transport?

The nearest stations to Expo Axis:

Metro

China Art Museum • Lines: 8 (4 min walk)
Yaohua Road • Lines: 7, 8 (10 min walk)

Bus

South Pudong Road Shangnan Road • Lines: 隧道一线 (11 min walk)
Yaohua Road Licheng Road • Lines: 隧道一线 (11 min walk)