Intl. Horticultural Expo: A look at Beijing Expo 2019 site

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We are less than three weeks away from the start of Beijing's International Horticultural Exhibition. 110 countries and organizations are expected to participate, showcasing their greatest, and greenest. CGTN's Sun Tianyuan brings us a sneak peek, and talks to some of the guests.

Live Green, Live better. Nothing matches the theme of the Beijing Horticultural Exhibition better than flowers and trees.

Thai gardener Sahuttchai Srithong has worked all over the world in orchid landscaping for 20 years. This time, the florist and his team were invited to decorate Beijing's botany pavilion.

SAHUTTACHAI SRITHONG THAI FLORIST "I'm really happy. When I do this, many people come to look at my work. So excited. I'm proud. I'm proud."

As the big day draws near, designers putting the final touches on their work. The Columbian team is paving grass on the stairs of what looks like an ancient Greek theater. It's actually a potato farm built with 3,500 discarded tires.

ALEXANDRA POSADA INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER "This is a way of changing perspectives, of helping us understand how we can build better by using our resources better."

Posada drew inspiration from the ancient Inca terraces - growing 2,000 potatoes just like the old Peruvians – but inside tires. The potato expert says she believes the popular vegetables can play a part in future food supply.

ALEXANDRA POSADA INTERNATIONAL POTATO CENTER "It's one of the most nutritive and the most efficient in terms of the resources. The potential of the potato and its bio-diversity is an answer to the future in terms of how we better feed ourselves as humanity."

Even small potatoes can make a big difference, just like the pavilions themselves. Next to the multi-million dollar Qatar building is the Yemen pavilion. Architect Rashad Al-Maqtri says it's a window to showcase the country's unique culture and landscapes to the world.

RASHAD AL-MAQTRI ARCHITECT, YEMEN PAVILION "This is very important for Yemen. This is also very important for the environment. So we try to do our best in this expo."

The pavilion will also provide Yemen's famous coffee and honey, along with cultural performances when the expo kicks off.

SUN TIANYUAN BEIJING "So far, over 100 countries and organizations have registered to participate in the expo. And in less than three weeks, visitors will be expected to see and learn more about their cultures, and most importantly - living green. Sun Tianyuan, CGTN, Beijing."