China

Shanghai, China

World's Largest Convention Metropolis

Best Season

March to May, September to November

Temperature

15-28°C (Pleasant spring/fall)

About Shanghai, China

Shanghai is China’s most cosmopolitan and forward-looking city—a powerful magnet for global business. With its iconic skyline, futuristic infrastructure, and sophisticated urban energy, Shanghai is a prime destination for world-class MICE events. The city offers a seamless event experience, from the ultra-modern Shanghai New International Expo Centre to riverside gala dinners along the Bund. It’s a place where innovation pulses through every interaction, and where your corporate gathering is elevated by the city’s unmistakable blend of luxury, ambition, and international flair.

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Top Attractions

National Exhibition Convention Center (NECC) 600,000 sqm

The National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai is one of the world's largest single-block exhibition complexes, featuring a total construction area of nearly 1.5 million sqm. Often referred to as the "Four-Leaf Clover" due to its symmetrical design, the venue provides a total exhibition area of nearly 600,000 sqm, including 500,000 sqm of indoor space and 100,000 sqm of outdoor space.

Shanghai World Expo Exhibition Center 90,000 sqm

The Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center (SWEECC) is a premier 11.5-hectare complex in Pudong, offering approximately 90,000 sqm of event space. Strategically located on the former 2010 World Expo site, it is ideal for high-capacity MICE tours due to its column-free indoor spaces and advanced technical infrastructure.

Shanghai Convention Exhibition Center 130,000 sqm

Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing (SHCEC), also known as the Shanghai Convention & Exhibition Center of International Sourcing (CECIS), is a specialized international venue located in the Changfeng Ecological Business District in Puxi. For 2026, it is a primary destination for specialized MICE events, including the prestigious IT&CM China 2026.

SNIEC 200,000 sqm indoor exhibition

The Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) is a premier purpose-built venue in Pudong, offering exactly 200,000 sqm of indoor exhibition space. For MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tours in 2026, it serves as a world-class gateway for international trade fairs, featuring advanced infrastructure and flexible event spaces.

Mercedes-Benz Arena 18,000 seats

Mercedes-Benz Arena is Shanghai’s premier high-capacity entertainment and corporate event venue. Located on the former World Expo site in Pudong, it is designed to host massive international conventions, product launches, and gala award ceremonies.

Popular Activities

Yu Garden Classical Tour

Yu Garden (Yuyuan) remains Shanghai's premier classical destination for cultural immersion and executive retreats. Built in the Ming Dynasty, the 400-year-old garden offers a serene "urban forest" backdrop for professional networking and team-bonding sessions.

Bund Historic Skyline Walk

Bund Historic Skyline Walk serves as Shanghai's premier outdoor venue for heritage exploration and high-impact corporate networking. This 1.6km promenade along the west bank of the Huangpu River offers an "open-air museum" of 20th-century colonial architecture contrasted against the futuristic Pudong skyline.

Huangpu River Dinner Cruise

Huangpu River dinner cruise is a flagship incentive experience that provides a 360-degree view of Shanghai’s contrasting skylines—the historic colonial architecture of The Bund and the futuristic skyscrapers of Lujiazui.

Zhujiajiao Water Town Day Trip

Zhujiajiao Water Town offers a tranquil, historically rich alternative to the high-energy pulse of central Shanghai. Often called the "Venice of Shanghai," this 1,700-year-old ancient town provides specialized facilities for corporate retreats, team-building excursions, and high-end executive dinners.

Tianzifang Art District Team Building

Tianzifang (田子坊) serves as a bohemian "arts and crafts" enclave that offers an intimate, maze-like alternative to larger convention venues. Located in the former French Concession, this renovated residential area is ideal for small to mid-sized creative team-building sessions and incentive walks.

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Quick Facts

Timezone

15-28°C (Pleasant spring/fall)

Language

Mandarin, English

Currency

CNY (Chinese Yuan)