Preparations rolling for horticulture expo

Many green concepts being applied in pavilions, including rainwater capture

Preparations, including construction, for the upcoming 2019 China Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition will remain eco-friendly and intelligent, with four main pavilions for the expo already completed, according to Ye Dajun, deputy director of the 2019 Beijing expo coordination bureau.

Set to open on April 29, the 162-day exhibition will host more than 16 million people from 86 countries and 26 international organizations. Located 10 kilometers north of the Badaling Great Wall in the capital's Yanqing district, the expo park covers an area of 503 hectares.