China Pavilion

The China Pavilion stands 63 meters tall with a distinctive red exterior and traditional dougong bracket system, covering 47,000 square meters of exhibition space designed by architect He Jingtang.

Constructed between 2007 and 2009 for Expo 2010, the pavilion was built at a cost of approximately 220 million US dollars and served as the largest national pavilion at the world fair.

The structure embodies traditional Chinese architectural elements through its crown-like design and seven shades of Chinese red, symbolizing cultural prosperity and incorporating Confucian philosophy in its exhibitions.

Now functioning as the China Art Museum since 2012, the building features sustainable design elements including solar energy systems, natural ventilation, and a 27,000-square-meter rooftop garden.

The pavilion's inverted pyramid shape earned it the nickname 'The Oriental Crown' and featured multimedia displays that brought Zhang Zeduan's famous scroll painting to life through 3D animation technology.

Location: Zhoujiadu Subdistrict

Inception: November 2010

Architects: He Jingtang

Part of: Expo 2010 pavilions

Website: http://cp.expo2010.cn/english

GPS coordinates: 31.18639,121.49028

Latest update: July 25, 2025 19:20