

Tim Briercliffe, Secretary General at the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), visits the park pavilions at the Beijing Expo 2019, April 13, 2019. (Photo provided by Beijing World Horticultural Expo Coordination Bureau)
The Beijing International Horticultural Exhibition, or Beijing Expo 2019, opened to its first batch of visitors on a trial basis two weeks ahead of the official opening, Chinanews.com reported on April 14.
Almost 30,000 visitors, mainly local citizens, arrived at the Expo park in Yanqing district of Beijing on April 13.
A total of 30 electric powered cars and 555 volunteers from local colleges and youth league committees participated in the trial operation.
Tim Briercliffe, Secretary General at the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), was among the visitors. During his visit, he praised the organization of the event, adding that he was impressed that preparations for the Beijing expo 2019 were progressing smoothly.

Visitors wander outside the iconic International Pavilion of Beijing Expo 2019. (Photo provided by Beijing World Horticultural Expo Coordination Bureau)
The Expo park will become a sightseeing destination after it opens, Briercliffe noted.
The overall construction has now been completed, according to the Beijing World Horticultural Expo Coordination Bureau.
A person in charge said that more than 4,000 members of staff in 12 working groups took part in the construction of the event, and about 2,000 volunteers from Beijing universities will join when it opens to the public.
Fire brigade in Shanghai holds group wedding
Tourists enjoy ice sculptures in Datan Town, north China
Sunset scenery of Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an
Tourists have fun at scenic spot in Nanlong Town, NW China
Harbin attracts tourists by making best use of ice in winter
In pics: FIS Alpine Ski Women's World Cup Slalom
Black-necked cranes rest at reservoir in Lhunzhub County, Lhasa
China's FAST telescope will be available to foreign scientists in April
"She power" plays indispensable role in poverty alleviation
Top 10 world news events of People's Daily in 2020
Top 10 China news events of People's Daily in 2020
Top 10 media buzzwords of 2020
Year-ender:10 major tourism stories of 2020
No interference in Venezuelan issues
Biz prepares for trade spat
Broadcasting Continent
Australia wins Chinese CEOs as US loses