The 2024 Shanghai Book Fair is not just a typical book fair; it offers a rich cultural experience by combining reading with a variety of services and activities. This year’s book fair has integrated cultural, tourism, and commercial elements to ensure a comfortable and entertaining experience for all attendees.
Ticket purchase for the Shanghai Book Fair is convenient and accessible. Tickets can be purchased online on the Damai platform or on-site at the fair. To purchase tickets, attendees must present valid ID, such as a Chinese mainland resident’s identity card, a passport, or a Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan resident’s travel permit. To combat the summer heat, coolers have been set up at various outdoor locations throughout the fairgrounds.
The Shanghai Postal Company offers an EMS shipping service at the book fair, allowing visitors to ship books from designated entrances. Free reinforced boxes are provided for packaging, and the shipping cost within Shanghai is 5 yuan for the first kilogram, with an additional 1 yuan for each extra kilogram. For the Yangtze River Delta region, including Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces, the shipping cost is 7 yuan for the first kilogram.
When it comes to dining options, the Shanghai Exhibition Center has a variety of food and beverage stalls available. Bright Dairy offers pastries and other snacks, along with a postcard and stamp station. Melrose sells pizzas and drinks, providing a quick and convenient dining option for attendees. Additionally, FamilyMart has set up a temporary convenience store at the center for added convenience.
For entertainment, many exhibitors are showcasing uniquely designed stamps at the book fair. The Shanghai Library offers innovative hands-on activities such as particle assembly and block-building programs, combining cultural education with fun experiences. Visitors can also visit a traditional Chinese printing workshop at the Shanghai Shine Cultural and Communication Co booth to learn about traditional printing techniques.
Shopping at the Shanghai Book Fair is a unique experience, with a focus on local and cultural products. The Shanghai Time-honored Brands Market features 17 local brands, offering a wide range of products from stationery to beverages. Matsuzaka Shooku showcases Japanese books and products related to anime and manga. The Shanghai Foreign Language Bookstore sells distinctive tote bags with book cover patterns and merchandise from the Shanghai Museum’s popular exhibition on Ancient Egypt.
Duoyunxuan offers exclusive Duoyun stationery items and handmade gifts that incorporate traditional Chinese arts and themes. The variety of crafts and cultural products available for purchase at the book fair adds to the overall cultural experience for attendees.
If you plan to attend the 2024 Shanghai Book Fair, mark your calendars for August 14-20 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center. The fair offers day and night sessions, with tickets priced at 10 yuan for the day session and 5 yuan for the night session. With a wide range of activities, services, and products available, the Shanghai Book Fair promises to be a memorable and enriching cultural experience for all who attend.