So, has anyone been to it? Feel free to share tips for future travelers.
I went for one evening. I believe after dark is the best time to see the grounds, as the lights displays are fantastic. It's extremely modern and digital with big LCD screens being the prominent method of information display.
The most popular pavilion seems to be Saudi Arabia. Up to 8 hours of wait and thousands people in line at any given time.
Anyone been to the China pavilion? Was it the best?
I recommend the "China provinces" pavilion, near the China pavilion. It's huge, features highlights of every region in China, and had no wait when I went.
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When I went in early June, it was very crowded. Even the least crowded pavilions were full of people. Every pavilion was like Times Square, and you have to push your way to move around, which can greatly hinder your enjoyment. I don't even want to imagine what the more crowded pavilions are like. I don't recommend going now; wait till the summer peak time is over. September or October might be good time to go.
Cheap tickets: Shanghai residents and many nearby city residents were given free Expo tickets by the government and their company, but have no interest in attending. They will sell their tickets to you for cheaper. You can save money buying from local residents.