Haibao’s Character

The blue color mascot represents the elements including earth, dream, sea, future, technology and manifests the theme of World Expo “Better City, Better Life.” Though it is a single mascot, with the different motions and costumes, it could also have various appearances. Something for you to read this bule little person.

• Hair: the hair of the mascot is like the wave of the sea, which represents its open character and stated the character of its birth place Shanghai.
• Face: its cartoon expression shows its confidence and friendly character.
• Eye: big, round eyes show his anticipation of the city.
• Blue: the color shows its latitude and imagination, which represents the rising and potential China.
• Body: its round body represents a well-off life, which is also lovely and cute.
• Fist: he thumbs up to show the appreciation and warm welcome to the friends from all over the world.
• Big feet: he stands steadily on the big feet and embraces the world with big arms, which shows China have the ability and faith to host a successful Expo.

How to get to the Expo Site?

The China’s first full-scale World’s Fair will be held in the Nanpu Bridge-Lupu Bridge region in the center of Shanghai along both sides of the Huangpu River. There are plans to extend the airport maglev line by 8km to reach the site.

By Subway

Line No 4, 6, 7 and 8 will serve Expo 2010 directly. Together with the special line for Expo 2010, the five lines form the major framework of Expo 2010 railway transportation service network.

By Bus

Besides the regular daily public transportation system, the special Expo lines linking to major crowd gathering spots in the Expo site, the city and suburbs will be opened.

By Water Bus

Outside the Expo there are seven Water Gates, including Ningguo Road, Northern Bund, Shiliupu, Qichangzhan, Lujiazui, Dongchang Road, Nanpu Station. After the passenger complete the security and ticket check at the Water Gates, they will enter the Expo directly via Water Buses.

Within the Expo there are three Water Gates, two in Pudong and one in Puxi, which connects the two sides of the river and provides transportation.