Dining & Facilities at NECC Shanghai – APES Visitor Guide

I. In-Venue Dining (No need to leave the venue)

Numerous catering outlets are distributed throughout the commercial plaza and main corridors of the NECC, making it convenient to grab a quick meal.

• Chinese Fast Food/Light Meals: Lihua Restaurant, Xinshijie, Yonghe King, Kungfu, Mr. Rice.
• Western Fast Food: KFC (Located at the connection of Hall 3, Hall 4.2, and Building A), Pizza Hut (Central Ring Road East and food trucks), Dicos, Subway.
• Specialty Dining: Taco Bell (Mexican flavor), Little Sheep (Lamb skewers), Huang Ji Huang (Simmer-pot noodles).
• Coffee/Drinks: Starbucks, Lavazza (Located near Gate 10, Hall 7.2), Costa Coffee (Food trucks).
• Special Zone: The "CIIE Food Court" brings together local snacks (e.g., Shanghai local snacks, Shaanxi oil-sprinkled noodles) and international flavors (Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian cuisines).
• Halal Dining: A dedicated temporary Halal catering point of approximately 900 square meters is located on the 8-meter level to meet special dietary needs.

II. Dining Within Walking Distance (Around the venue)

If you have more time and want a change of scenery, you can walk to several large shopping malls near the venue, mostly within a 10-15 minute walk.

1. East Entrance Direction

• Destination: The Hub & Paradise Walk.
• Route: Approx. 10-15 minute walk from the East Entrance.
• Recommended Restaurants: Dong Lai Shun (Hotpot), Haidilao (Pig tripe chicken), Shanghai Min (Local cuisine), Putien (Fujian cuisine), GREEN & SAFE (Western light meals).

2. South Entrance Direction

• Destination: Hongqiao World Center.
• Route: Approx. 10 minute walk from the South Entrance.
• Dining Features: Features many fast-food chains, suitable for a quick lunch.

3. North Entrance Direction

• Destination: Panlong Tiandi.
• Route: 15-minute walk from the North Entrance to Metro Line 17, take one stop to Panlong Road Station.
• Recommended Restaurants: Chun Chao, Crystal Jade, Feng He Ri Li (Jiangsu/Zhejiang cuisine), Tapa Tapa (Spanish), He Cheng Wu (Japanese), LENBACH RIVERSIDE (Western).

III. Convenience Stores & Supply Stations

• Convenience Store: Kedi Convenience Store is located at No. 1988 Zhuguang Road (Gate 8 of NECC). Hours: 09:00 - 21:00. Sells Oden, drinks, etc.
• Smart Dining: The venue is equipped with "AI Smart Meal" vending machines, providing 24-hour unmanned service for various Chinese snacks.
• Mobile Food Trucks: During exhibitions, mobile food trucks from KFC, Pizza Hut, and Lavazza will be stationed in the core area of the venue as "mobile supply stations."