ExCel International Exhibition Centre

　　ExCel International Exhibition Centre, fully known as the ExCeL London Exhibition and Conference Centre, is a major exhibition and conference venue situated between London’s Canary Wharf and London City Airport. Covering an area of 100 acres, it first opened to the public in November 2000, with its Phase II expansion opening in May 2010, making it one of Europe’s largest multi-purpose exhibition centres.

　　Since its establishment, ExCel has hosted numerous international conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and sporting events, including the London Boat Show, the British International Motor Show, the London Fashion Week, and the Global Peace and Unity Convention, earning widespread acclaim from exhibitors and attendees alike. During the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics, it was the venue for 143 events, including boxing, fencing, judo, table tennis, taekwondo, weightlifting, wrestling, outdoor bowls, Paralympic table tennis, Paralympic weightlifting, Paralympic powerlifting, sitting volleyball, and wheelchair fencing, making it one of the busiest venues of the Games.

　　ExCeL London Must-visit reason: One of the busiest venues during the London Summer Olympics Continent: Europe【Europe】 Country/Region: Britain[Britain] Province/State: Greater London [Greater London] City: London [London ]