In 2024, the highly anticipated China International Import Expo (Shanghai CIIE) will once again be held at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center. As the world’s first national-level exhibition with the theme of imports, the Shanghai CIIE has attracted attention from all over the world since its inception. This article will provide you with a detailed guide to the 2024 Shanghai CIIE to help you easily participate in this grand event.
1. CIIE Exhibition Information
Exhibition name: The 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE 2024)
Exhibition time: November 5-10, 2024
Exhibition location: Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center
Exhibition scale: The exhibition area is as high as 300,000 square meters, bringing together high-quality exhibitors from all over the world
Number of exhibitors: More than 3,600 exhibitors are expected to participate in the exhibition, showcasing the most cutting-edge products and technologies
Number of visitors: It is expected to attract more than 400,000 visitors to visit and communicate
2. Ticket Purchase Process
Ticket price: The price of a full-time ticket/period ticket is RMB 400 per ticket, which allows you to enter and exit freely during the entire exhibition period without any restrictions on the number of times. In addition, there are also 6-day to 10-day tickets (200 yuan/person) and 8-day to 10-day tickets (100 yuan/person) to choose from.
Ticket purchase channels: This CIIE adopts the online booking method. Visitors need to make reservations and pay for tickets in advance through the platform. Please note that exhibition tickets are not free, and tickets are not sold on site. Visitors must register with their real names and wait for review.
Materials required for ticket purchase: Company employees need to prepare their business license, contact customer service to complete registration, and purchase tickets.
3. Transportation Guide
Rail Transit:
Xujing East Station on Line 2: Visitors can exit from Exit 4, 5, 6, and 8 and enter the West Registration Hall of the venue (those holding CIIE exhibitor badges can exit from Exit 4 and 5). Please note that the passenger flow at Xujing East Station will be large at that time, and flow control measures may be implemented. Please follow the on-site guidance.
Zhuguang Road Station, Line 17: Visitors can go through the underpass to the North Square of the venue and enter from the North Entrance Hall. According to the forecast, the passenger flow of Line 2 is relatively crowded and the queue for entering the West Entrance Hall is long. It is recommended that visitors can transfer to Line 17 at Hongqiao Railway Station via Line 10 to enter the venue.
Ground public transportation:
P1 parking lot: Take the extension line of bus No. 71 to reach P1 parking lot directly. The route to the exhibition center is P1 parking lot → second floor corridor → National Exhibition and Convention Center.
P8 Parking Lot: Take the extension line of bus No. 121 and go directly to P8 Parking Lot. The route to the venue is P8 Parking Lot → Second Floor Corridor → National Exhibition and Convention Center.
Xujing East Bus Hub: 13 bus routes stop here, including Route 197, Qingpu Route 20, etc.
Zhuguang Road Xumin East Road Station: Bus No. 797 stops there.
Taxi: There are 3 drop-off points and 1 pick-up point for cruising taxis around the National Exhibition and Convention Center, namely the P6 parking lot on the east side of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (pick-up and drop-off points), the northwest corner of the P1 parking lot (drop-off point), and the harbor-style bus stop on Zhuguang Road, Songze Avenue (drop-off point). In addition, there is also a drop-off point for online taxis on Shenwu Road (Xihong Road-Shaohong Road section) in Hongqiao Business District.
4. Tips for visiting the exhibition
Please be sure to bring your ID card for real-name registration and entry.
During the exhibition, please abide by the venue regulations, keep quiet and tidy, and do not throw garbage at will.
Arrange your time reasonably and plan your exhibition route in advance to avoid missing out on your favorite exhibitors and products.
Pay attention to the safety of your personal belongings and do not leave valuables at will or give them to strangers for safekeeping.
As the world’s first national-level exhibition with the theme of imports, the Shanghai CIIE is not only an important platform for displaying global goods, services and technologies, but also an important bridge to promote the integration of Chinese and global industries, mutual learning of rules, mutual promotion of creativity and market encounters. I hope that the strategies provided in this article can help you easily participate in the 2024 Shanghai CIIE and join exhibitors and visitors from all over the world in the grand event.