National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai): events, getting there and where to stay
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) is a exhibition centre in Shanghai, about 17 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including China International Import Expo, Auto Shanghai. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) in short
- Type
- Exhibition centre
- Where
- Shanghai, China, about 17 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 2
- Next up
- China International Import Expo, 5 to 10 November 2026 (expected)
- Getting there
- Metro line 2 to the National Exhibition and Convention Center.
Events at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Shanghai, ChinaTrade show28 Apr 2027*Auto Shanghai
Shanghai, ChinaTrade show
Getting to National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Metro line 2 to the National Exhibition and Convention Center.
Metro line 2.
Pudong (PVG) has the Maglev to Longyang Road in 8 minutes, then metro line 2. Hongqiao (SHA) is on metro lines 2 and 10.
Public transport directions to National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Where to stay near National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Jing'an | Central and on many metro lines. |
| Mid-range | People's Square and the Bund | Walk to the sights. |
| Splurge | Lujiazui | Pudong towers with skyline views. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Jinjiang Inn Shanghai People's Square
- Mid-range: Les Suites Orient Bund Shanghai
- Splurge: The Peninsula Shanghai
Things to do near National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Shanghai.
Evenings
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 1°C | 67 mm | 10 h 19 min |
| February | 10°C | 2°C | 78 mm | 11 h 02 min |
| March | 14°C | 5°C | 88 mm | 11 h 54 min |
| April | 20°C | 11°C | 95 mm | 12 h 54 min |
| May | 25°C | 16°C | 104 mm | 13 h 44 min |
| June | 28°C | 21°C | 195 mm | 14 h 10 min |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 148 mm | 13 h 59 min |
| August | 32°C | 25°C | 173 mm | 13 h 17 min |
| September | 28°C | 21°C | 137 mm | 12 h 19 min |
| October | 23°C | 16°C | 77 mm | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 17°C | 10°C | 71 mm | 10 h 31 min |
| December | 11°C | 3°C | 53 mm | 10 h 08 min |
Questions people ask
What events are held at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)?
China International Import Expo, Auto Shanghai.
How do I get to National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)?
Metro line 2 to the National Exhibition and Convention Center.
When is the next big event at National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)?
China International Import Expo, 5 to 10 November 2026 (expected).
Where should I stay near National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)?
People's Square and the Bund: Walk to the sights.