An aerial view of the Guirui Theater of the Beijing International Horticultural Expo 2019 at Yanqing District in Beijing
Slated to open on April 29 at the foot of the Great Wall in Beijing's Yanqing district is the Beijing Expo 2019, also known as the International Horticultural Exhibition, and 110 countries and international organizations are expected to participate.
The Expo will display the latest achievements in horticulture and vegetable farming. Its performing Arts Center, named "Gui Rui", has been unveiled, after workers completed the building's unique butterfly-inspired roof.
The performing arts center looks like a colorful, dancing butterfly and is one of the expo's icons.
The expo's service group will have 4,000 staff on duty to provide operation management, reception, and tourist and security services.
The International Pavilion
The Plant Pavilion
All 78 entrances to the expo were opened with 30 electric vehicles shuttling guests to and from the parking lot. Visitors enjoyed food and beverages and shopping of small commodities in the park.