With a total floor space of 110,000 square meters, shanghai international convention center is equipped with the most modern venues, a 4,400-square-meter grand banquet hall, a 3,600-square-meter press conference center and nearly 30 halls and meeting rooms of different sizes and levels to meet the needs of different types of meetings. there are all kinds of luxurious guest rooms and suites, advanced food facilities and comfortable recreational places. the center is set as the main venue for the 2001 asia- pacific economic cooperation meeting (apec) of ministers responsible for trade, which adds some mystery to tourists.