Located in the heart of Nanjing, the Nanjing International Expo Center was built with aim to host the World Urban Forum, and it opened its doors to the public at the end of the year 2008. A total of 8 exhibition halls make up this vast expo center, which is set across a 30,000 square meters, where a considerable number of outdoor events have already been organized over the years. Being located just under 20 minutes from the heart of Nanjing by subway, Nanjing International Expo Center is also easily accessible from the international travelers who can get to the destination by taking a flight to the Lukou International Airport. A number of intercity highways also link this city to the rest of the country.