The Finland Pavilion

The Finland Pavilion, "Kirnu," is surrounded by a lake, which gives it the appearance of floating on water. The design draws inspiration from Finnish nature.

Russia Pavilion DAI XUMING

The Russia Pavilion

Russia's pavilion features 12 irregularly shaped towers in white, red and gold. Upon closer inspection, visitors will find that these towers form a circle taking after the configuration of a famous Russian dance.

United Arab Emirates Pavilion PEI XIN

The United Arab Emirates Pavilion

The United Arab Emirates Pavilion is in the shape of a gigantic golden sand dune inspired by the country's desert. Streams of water and forests inside the pavilion provide a great contrast to the sandy landscapes most visitors associate with the UAE.

United Kingdom Pavilion GUO CHANGYAO

The United Kingdom Pavilion

The centerpiece of the UK pavilion is a six-story-high object constructed with 60,000 slender transparent rods that extend from the structure and quiver in the breeze. It's no wonder the Chinese public nicknamed the British venue "Dandelion."

Mexico Pavilion LIU YU

The Mexico Pavilion

The Mexico Pavilion features a "Kite Forest" filled with green grass and 130 brightly colored kites that glow like lanterns when illuminated at night. It's also the Expo's only venue with a main structure underground, in which visitors can explore the treasures of Mayan civilization.

China Pavilion CHEN FEI

The China Pavilion

With its distinctive roof made of traditional interlocking wooden brackets, China's pavilion looks similar to the conical hats worn by Chinese officials in centuries past. The venue has been nicknamed "the Crown of the East."