The shape of things to come

Domestic and overseas tourists marvel at how the China Pavilion captures the country's past, and points to its promising future, Wu Yiyao reports.

The China Pavilion, which celebrates its national pavilion day at the Expo on Oct 1, draws 50,000 visitors every day with its striking exterior and vast exhibition of cultural relics.

"The China Pavilion is perhaps the most beautiful building I've ever seen," said Huang Yunjiao, a 12-year-old student from Hubei province.