For the perfect sightseeing places in Shanghai, the Bund nicknamed epitome of world architectures is definitely one choice, and the other is just about to take place.

This one is not about convetional architecture, but creative, new styled, and environmentally friendly. This is the place where foreign pavilions in Expo Site are located.

But they are still work sites under orderly construction. With the approaching of year 2010, the place will take its shape as a panorama of international architectures of different styles.

Up to July 24, 2008, there are all together 54 countries and international organizations signed participation contracts with Expo Shanghai organizer. According to incomplete statistics, 13 foreign pavilions have declared their construction plan.

The Britain Pavilion

Construction declared at: Sept. 21, 2007

Theme: Pavilion of creatives

Constructor: Heatherwick

Spotlight: Glimmering plate

Position: Division C, Expo Site

The Luxemburg Pavilion

Construction declared at: Nov. 1, 2007

Theme: The beuaty of Mini

Spotlight: Mini forest and castles

Position: Division C, Expo Site

The Spain Pavilion

Construction declared at: Nov. 13, 2007

Theme: City community rebuilt by science and technique innovation

Spotlight: Natural cool down by bamboo forest in the oasis

Position: Division C, Expo Site

The Nepal Pavilion

Construction declared at: Nov. 16, 2007

Theme: The Katmandu story -- search for the soul of the city; exploration and meditation

Spotlight: Soul of alien territory

Position: Division B, Expo Site

The Holland Pavilion

Construction declared at: Nov. 16, 2007

Theme: Street of fun

Spotlight: 17 houses, 17 kinds of fun

Position: Division C, Expo Site

The Poland Pavilion

Construction declared at: Nov. 16, 2007

Theme: Human created the city

Architect: Wojciech Kakowski

Spotlight: Paper cut

Position: Division C, Expo Site

The UAE Pavilion

Construction declared at: Nov. 16, 2007

Theme: Energy of development–past, present and future of UAE

Spotlight: Energy-saving technique which is also fashionable

Position: Division A, Expo Site

The Canada Pavilion

Construction declared at: Jan. 22, 2008

Theme: Active inhabitable city: tolerance, sustainable development and creativity

Constructor: Quidam

Spotlight: Impression of maple

Position: Division C, Expo Site

The Italian Pavilion

Construction declared at: April 30, 2008

Theme: City of ideals, city of human

Architect: Giampaolo Imbrighi

Spotlight: Function modules for easy match up

Position: Division C, Expo Site

The Germany Pavilion

Construction declared at: May 22, 2008

Theme: Harmonious city

Spotlight: Suspension in the air, golden lock on the stage

Position: Division C, Expo Site

The New Zealand Pavilion

Construction declared at: May 27, 2008

Theme: City of nature: life between sky and earth

Constructor: Coffey

Spotlight: Flying wings

Position: Division B, Expo Site

The France Pavilion

Construction declared at: June 18, 2008

Theme: City of sensibility

Architect: Jacques Ferrier

Spotlight: Floating on the water, art of gardening

Position: Division C, Expo Site

The Australia Pavilion

Construction declared at: July 3, 2008

Theme: Meet the challenge: intelligent solution aimed at future city

Spotlight: Deep red arc

Position: Division B, Expo Site