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City and Nature in Harmony
Xi'an is now the host of the 41st International Horticultural Exposition. The expo's organizers want to show the city's determination to restore ecological balance through comprehensive treatment
Floral Gala Blooms in an Ancient City

The ongoing 2011 Expo in Xi'an showcases the latest achievements and products in the areas of landscape, horticulture, plants and flowers, environmentally friendly and energy-saving new technology, new materials, and hundreds of rare plants and ecological landscapes from different areas and climate zones around the globe

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Exploring the Charm of Nature
The Greenhouse at the 2011 Xi'an IHE displays various fauna and flora from different climate zones
Doorway to Chinese Civilization
Xi'an, the ancient Chinese capital and modern day metropolis, offers an exciting array of historic attractions and tourist charms
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Presenting Beauty
The Expo showcases the charms of Chinese and foreign architecture and landscaping styles
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Monday Morning Among the Muslims
The Muslim Quarter remains resolutely individual, preserving its traditional atmosphere in the middle of a metropolis
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Duration of the expo: 178 days

Area of the expo park: 418 hectares, 188 of which is water

Outdoor gardens: 109

Exhibitors: 109 cities and institutions, domestic and foreign

Expected visitors: 15 million

Volunteers: 13,000 in the expo park; 1,240 outside the park in Xi'an

Tips for Visiting the 2011 Expo in Xi'an
Opening time:
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Ticket Price:
150 yuan ($22.7) on 22 designated peak days;
100 yuan ($15.2) on normal days                                           more
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