A specialty products fair opens at the Shanghai Exhibition Center on Oct 23 and runs through Oct 26, featuring more than 600 booths showcasing regional products, traditional crafts, coffee experiences, and cultural performances.

Admission is free. Visitors can explore a wide selection of products from regions that cooperate with Shanghai, including fresh produce, organic foods, specialty teas and coffee, handicrafts, and cultural and creative products.

What to explore

Discover traditional crafts from Yunnan province

The Yunnan intangible cultural heritage area in the West Hall's first-floor rotunda showcases traditional crafts, including Yi embroidery from Chuxiong, purple pottery from Jianshui, silverwork from Heqing, and Dai brocade weaving.

Visitors can discover the craftsmanship and cultural traditions behind these handmade products.

Explore Yunnan's coffee culture

In the West Hall's second-floor rotunda and adjoining corridor, coffee enthusiasts can explore Yunnan's coffee culture through coffee presentations, classes, skill exchanges, and a coffee market.

The activities also aim to support Yunnan's coffee industry and promote exchanges of coffee-making skills between Shanghai and Yunnan.

Enjoy cultural performances

The Central Hall will host cultural performances showcasing the diverse cultures of different regions. Visitors can also learn about the participating regions' development, cultural resources, and tourism offerings.

Plan your visit

When: Oct 23-26

Where: Shanghai Exhibition Center, No 1000 Middle Yan'an Road, Jing'an district

Metro: Jing'an Temple Station, Lines 2, 7, or 14

Admission: Free

Source: Shanghai Observer