Plan Concept:
1. Harmony between man and nature
2. Harmony between past, present and future
3. Harmony between human beings
Rationale
1. To accord with the theme of 'Better City, Better Life'
2. Convenient transportation
3. In keeping with the industrial restructuring strategy of Shanghai
4. Permanent use

The site of Expo 2010 is located between the Nanpu Bridge and Lupu Bridge, in the waterfront area on both sides of the Huangpu River. It covers an area of about 5.28 square kilometers (about 2.04 square miles), of which 3.93 square kilometers (about 1.58square miles) is in Pudong and 1.35 square kilometers (about 0.52 square miles) is in Puxi.?

The main construction plan for the World Expo 2010 follows a five level structure:
Parks --- The entire 5.28 square kilometers to consist of an enclosed area with a support facility area outside it.

Enclosed area --- The 3.22 square kilometers core area subject to an admission fee, with 2.47 square kilometers in Pudong and 0.75 square kilometers in Puxi

Zones -- - There are five functional zones in the enclosed area-A, B, C, D and E, the first three of which are in Pudong and the remaining two in Puxi.
1. Zone A - It is 54.9 hectares (about 0.21 square mile), including China Pavilion and national pavilions of countries in Asia except for ASEAN countries.
2. Zone B - It is 87.8 hectares (about 0.34 square mile), including the Theme Pavilions, national pavilions of ASEAN and Oceania countries, pavilions of international organizations, Expo Center and Performance Center.
3. Zone C - It is 104.3 hectares (about 0.4 square mile), including national pavilions of countries from Europe, America and Africa as well as pavilions of international organizations. Apart from these, a public amusement park of about 10 hectares is to be built in front of the entrance.
4. Zone D - Covering an area of 49.7 hectares (about 0.19 square mile), it is the site of Jiangnan Shipyard which is one of the original sites of modern China's national industry. While preserving a group of valuable historical buildings, this area is designed for outdoor public exhibitions and cultural exchange.
5. Zone E - Here 25.1 hectares (about 0.1 square mile), there will be stand-alone corporate pavilions, a World Exposition and an Urban Best Practices Area.

12 pavilion groups --- eight of which are in Pudong and four of which are in Puxi. Each is about 10 to 15 hectare (25 to 37 acres).

Clusters --- The design is for 26 pavilion clusters, each of which is about 20,000 to 25, 000 square meters (0.5 to 0.6 acre). One pavilion cluster can contain 40 to 45 exhibition units. For the convenience of exhibitors and visitors, each cluster will have small canteens, shops, telecom, toilets, mother and baby services and other public facilities.

National Pavilion Theme Pavilions: China Pavilions: Expo Center: Performance Center: Corporate Pavilions: Urban Best Practice Area: World Expo Museum: Expo Axis: