The first reception and service center for the upcoming CIIE is unveiled at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Oct 22. [Photo by Gao Erqiang/chinadaily.com.cn]

According to Zhong Xiaomin, deputy chief of the China International Import Expo Bureau, these centers can offer visitors assistance regarding ways to reach the expo venue as well as lifestyle and travel services.

Covering an area of 60 square meters, the center serves as a platform for visitors to learn not just about the expo but the city as well.

Seats are available in the reception area where volunteers will answer questions related to the expo. Visitors can also access information through multimedia terminals installed at the center or through a map specially made for the expo.