During the Shanghai World Exposition, Hangzhou government will distribute 100,000 travel coupons, worth 40 million yuan in total to visitors in Hangzhou Hall, aiming to attract more tourists to Hangzhou.

Mr Wang Xinzhang, the Deputy Director of Hangzhou Tourism Committee, said on April 10 that there will be about expected 70 million visitors from within China and abroad to Shanghai, 70% of which may visit other Yangtze River Delta cities around Shanghai and more than 65% will come to Hangzhou. The Hangzhou government hopes to attract about 7 million visitors this year, up more than 10% compared to the same time of last year.

Mr Wang also revealed that Hangzhou government will authorize two travel agencies to lead Hangzhou citizens to visit the Shanghai World Expo.