What distinguishes the Beijing Horticultural Expo from other expos?

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The Beijing Horticultural Expo is about to kick off on April 29. How is it different from the Shanghai Expo 2010 and China International Garden Expo? See the answers below!

International Horticultural Expo

An aerial view of the Guirui Theater of the Beijing International Horticultural Expo 2019 at Yanqing District in Beijing, China. /VCG Photo

The International Horticultural Expo, accredited by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and recognized by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) is a fair for ornamental plants and garden lovers.

The expo aims to raise people's awareness of sustainability and environmental issues as well as to promote the development of the horticultural and landscaping industry. It also accelerates global cooperation in professional horticulture.

Held in Rotterdam, Netherlands since 1960, there are 19 A1-level expos taken place in countries such as Germany, Austria, France, and China. The latest A1 international horticultural exhibition was held in Venlo, Netherlands.

The Beijing Horticultural Expo 2019 is an A1 international horticultural exhibition hosted by the Chinese Government and organized by the Beijing Municipal Government. The expo will start on April 29 and last for six months. It is the Expo of the most massive scale and highest level after the 1999 Kunming Expo and 2010 Shanghai Expo.

China International Garden Expo

An aerial view of pavilions at the 12th China International Garden Expo in Nanning City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. /VCG Photo

The China International Garden Expo, co-organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Construction and the local government, is a garden landscape fair. The expo aims to become a comprehensive international platform for showcasing urban construction and new concepts, technology and products related to city development.

It is devoted to promoting an energy-conserving and environmentally friendly society to advance the coordinated development of the social economy, population, natural resources and the environment.

Held in Dalian since 1997, 11 previous expos have been successfully held in Dalian, Nanjing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xiamen, Jinan, Chongqing, Beijing, Wuhan and Zhengzhou.

The 12th China International Garden Expo was held in Nanning, capital of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from December 2018 to May 2019. The event has attracted 44 Chinese cities as well as 19 cities from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and countries along the Belt and Road routes to take part.

World Expo

The Chinese Pavilion of the Shanghai World Expo 2010. /VCG Photo

The World Expo, officially known as the International Registered Exhibition, is a large international exhibition designed to showcase the products and craftsmanship of each participating nation. At World Expos, participating countries generally build their own pavilions, which is a visual feast for visitors.

The first World Expo – the Great Exhibition – took place in London in 1851. Since the BIE was created in 1928 to regulate and oversee these mega-events, World Expos aim to highlight scientific, technological, economic and social progress.

The World Expo held in Shanghai, China in 2010 was the largest World Expo site and welcomed the highest number of participating countries. The next World Expo will take place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, between October 20, 2020, and April 10, 2021.

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