COLORFUL ROSES:A special type of rose with multicolored petals features in the Theme Pavilion of the 2011 Expo (CFP)

Related Figures

Duration of the expo: 178 days

Area of the expo park: 418 hectares, 188 of which is water

Outdoor gardens: 109

Exhibitors: 109 cities and institutions, domestic and foreign

Expected visitors: 15 million

Volunteering workers: 13,000 in the expo park; 1,240 outside the park in Xi'an

Tips for Visiting the 2011 Expo in Xi'an:

Opening time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Ticket Price: 150 yuan ($22.7) on 22 designated peak days and 100 yuan ($15.2) on normal days

Transport: You can take a taxi to the expo park. There are more than 12,000 taxis in Xi'an. Call 029-96716 if you want to book one. Also, 14 special bus lines have been set up to take people from all main streets and districts in the city to the expo park.

Eating: You can have a full meal at the three service zones in the expo park, or you can have a snack at booths lining main streets.

Traveling: There are many electric power carts and small trains in the park, carrying people to all destinations. Bicycles are available for hire.

Drinking water: There are many spots spread across the expo park, for travelers to drink pure water for free. Bottled water is available in shops.

Maps: Free maps are available from volunteers at all entrance gates.