Sculpted hedges resembling Shanghai’s landmarks including the Oriental Pearl Tower, Waibaidu Bridge and Shanghai World Financial Center are seen in the city’s Hongqiao Central Business District (CBD) during the National Day Holiday. /VCG Photo

Well-trimmed trees are set up to welcome the 2018 China International Import Expo (CIIE) which will be held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai. /VCG Photo

As China’s first import expo, with just one month away, the city has reached the final stage of its preparations, while products from all over the world have been arriving in the city. /VCG Photo

Roads around the convention center have been renovated and light decorations have been added to the signature Huangpu River. Colorful flower gardening in pots are reportedly dotted across the city. /VCG Photo