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Painting's value continues to rise

The booming art market in China has driven prices of famous paintings to new heights and The Drunken Beauty is one of them. It is estimated that the auction price of the painting will surpass 100 million yuan ($15 million).

A big collector's spin on pins

Medeth Alqahtani is a man who captures a lot of attention, not just because of his resplendent Arab dress, but also for the chain he wears around his neck, replete with 50 Expo souvenir pins.

Guarded by the best

For Yang Jiong, her job at the Expo 2010 Shanghai is no less demanding than her peacekeeping role in Kosovo six years ago.

Germany celebrates its youth culture

The Germany Pavilion is showcasing hip-hop music and graffiti as part of its urban youth culture celebrations at the Expo Garden during August.

Children lead the way

The Russia Pavilion has created a fairytale atmosphere as a way to show visitors a fantastic and ideal world as seen through the eyes of a child.

Spend time upon a golden throne

For some reason visitors to the Japanese Corporate Pavilion are forbidden from taking photographs, so they have to rely on their memories when recounting the contents of the exhibits to their friends.

Rooms with a view to the past

Glittering new five-star hotels continue to sprout in Shanghai as the city becomes more appealing for both business and tourism. On the other hand, grand historical buildings are providing accommodation to travelers who want to experience the glorious past of the city in style. Even if you are not to spend a night at one of these historical gems, you can still take a look inside and learn about the stories behind them.

Beauty and the pavilion

There is a popular saying that complements the renowned beauty of Chongqing women: "A man will not realize he has married too early until he visits Chongqing." However, if you don't have time to visit Chongqing, you still have a chance to check the veracity of this saying by visiting the Chongqing Pavilion in the Expo Garden.

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