The CORESTA Congress was first held in China in 1988. Two decades later, in 2008, delegates to the Congress are returning to this ancient country. China National Tobacco Corporation looks forward to your arrival in Shanghai, China.

China's 5000-year-old civilization has molded Shanghai into a unique, all-embracing city where the East meets the West. Today, Shanghai is a modern, dynamic and cosmopolitan city brimming with a vibrant spirit and irresistible charm. In 2008, this Oriental metropolis will host a grand gathering of the tobacco industry, a feast of science and innovation, friendship and joy.

While in Shanghai, you may climb to the top of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower to take in the breathtaking panorama of Shanghai, or take the Maglev train to experience the modern speed that characterizes the city, or take a walk along the imposing western buildings on the Bund to soak in the awe-inspiring grandeur of Shanghai, or explore Shikumen, the traditional Shanghai residences to relive the history of Shanghai.

There are also many beautiful landscapes, historic and cultural sights across China, which are all ideal travel destinations for you and your family.

We look forward to meeting you in Shanghai.