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This is the sleeper zone, in our opinion. This is Urban Best Practices Area (UBPA) where the future of the planet will quietly be rolled out. Interestingly, the pavilions aren't even called pavilions, they're called "cases." And they seek to map out something better and more sustainable than infinite, resource-gobbling sprawl. Best of all, they'll probably have the shortest lines. Oh yes, there are also a couple of corporate pavilions here as well. You'll know the UBPA because of the The Harmony Tower (smokestack of the old Nanshi Power Plant). It's 200 meters high and will be equipped with a cable car that can take up to 300 people up to the observation platform--the highest point of the Expo grounds.
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There's a tapas/wine bar featuring Torres wines in the Barcelona section that's okay. I had a salad and smoked salmon that were passable but I wouldn't recommend either. The wines should be nice as a mid afternoon break though. The Rhone-Alps House has a restaurant that's staffed by student chefs from the Institut Paul Bocuse, the menu looks more along the lines of fine dining but at reasonable prices (student-prepared after all). The Hamburg House has a restaurant serving café-type fare, coffee and beer (on tap!). After being disappointed by several pavilion restaurants, I'm keen on trying these lesser-known restaurants next time around.
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Any good food in this area? Haven't been to this zone yet.
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I totally agree with lianhualu. Very few lines and good stuff to see, it's a pity some of the houses are tucked so far into the corner. They would have more foot traffic coming through in a better location. But hey, that means less people and more you.
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There are a lot of hidden gems in this area. Two worth visiting are Taipei and Osaka. The Taipei showcase actually has a 3D experience which simulates going up in the Taipei 101 Building elevator. Extremely friendly staff add to the experience. The Osaka showcase is compact and not particularly glamorous. However, it is a quiet respite with a bridge and waterfall leaving to a small "gazebo" where they show a film about Osaka-Shanghai friendship. Again, it is the amiable staff who are the biggest selling point for this showcase.
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