The 2010 World Expo in Shanghai has greatly boosted the city's tourism industry, with the number of overseas visitors reaching a new high.

This year the city is expected to attract more than 8 million foreign tourists. Statistics show the number had already exceeded 4 million in the first seven months of the year, a 40 percent increase year on year. The biggest boost in tourist numbers came from Japan, South Korea and America. Most said they were content with Shanghai's tourism services.