With An Eye to the Future, Shanghai Dismantles Its World Expo Site

Shanghai
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Road to the Future
After drawing over 73 million people to its exhibits, Shanghai's Expo 2010 closed its doors on October 31 (this photo was taken the following day). The city has plans to construct an eco-friendly zone of parks, conference centers and commercial centers on the site.

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