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  • Ultimate Guide to Canton Fair
  • 2024-10-15
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    Autumn Trade Fair

    Phase 1 : October 15th – 19th;

    Phase 2 : October 23rd – 27th;

    Phase 3 : October 31st – November 4th;

    Spring Trade Fair

    Phase 1 : April 15th – 19th;

    Phase 2 : April 23rd – 27th;

    Phase 3 : May 1st – 5th;

    Phase 1 : Electronic consumer goods and information products, home appliances, automotive accessories, lighting products, electronic and electrical products, hardware, tools;

    Phase 2 : Daily use ceramics, household items, tableware, home decorations, festive products, gifts and premiums, glass crafts, art ceramics, clocks and eyewear, garden products, weaving and wicker iron crafts, building and decorative materials, bathroom equipment, furniture;

    Phase 3 : Home textiles, carpets and tapestries, men’s and women’s clothing, underwear, sportswear and casual wear, fur, leather, down and related products, fashion accessories , textile materials and fabrics, shoes, luggage, food, sports and tourism leisure products, healthcare products and medical devices, pet supplies, bathroom products, personal care utensils, office stationery, toys, children’s clothing, maternity and baby products.

    Transportation Guide

    1. Guangzhou Metro Map:

    Guangzhou Metro Map

    2. Canton Fair Exhibition Hall MRT Station:

    Exhibition Hall Area A: Exit A of Xingang East Station on Line 8

    Exhibition Hall Area B: Exits A and B of Pazhou Station on Line 8

    Exhibition Hall Area C: Exit C of Pazhou Station on Line 8

    3. Departing from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:

    a.Subway (approximately 100 minutes in total)

    Take Guangzhou Metro Line 3 (North Extension), get off at Airport South Station (Terminal 1), and head towards Tiyu Xilu. After 13 stops, transfer to Line 3 (towards Panyu Square) at Tiyu Xilu Station and ride 3 stops to reach Kecun Station. Then, transfer to Line 8 (towards WanSheng Wei) and ride 3 stops to Xingang East Station. Exit at Exit A to reach the Canton Fair Exhibition Hall Area A.

    b.  Bus

    During the Canton Fair, the Guangzhou Airport Express provides direct shuttle bus service between the Canton Fair Complex and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:

    Service Hours: 13:00-18:00;

    Bus Interval: Approximately every 30 minutes;

    Duration: The entire journey takes about 50 minutes.

    c.  Taxi:

    Tell the driver “Pazhou” or “Canton Fair”. The taxi fare is 2.6 RMB per kilometer. If the distance exceeds 35 kilometers, an additional 50% will be added.

    Calculation for 40 km: 40 km * 2.6 RMB/km * 150% = 156 RMB (approximately 25 USD)

    d.  Didi (Ride-Hailing Service):

    Using Didi to go to the Canton Fair Exhibition Hall, which is about 40 kilometers away, takes around 50 minutes and costs about 60-100 RMB

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    Hotel Recommendations

    1. Canton Fair Westin Hotel

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/SgvxBnmwOc8

    Hotel Address: No. 681 Fengpu Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

    Hotel Location: Located near the Canton Fair Exhibition Center, with a connecting corridor that leads directly to Halls A, B, and C

    Online Reference Price: Standard Room $530/night

    The Canton Fair Westin Hotel
    The Canton Fair Westin Hotel 2

    2. Langham Hotel

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/B_91YPBBHRE

    Hotel Address:No. 638 Xingang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

    Hotel Location: Next to the Canton Fair Exhibition Hall

    Online Reference Price: Standard Room $500/night

    Langham Hotel 副本
    Langham Hotel2

    3. Shangri-La Guangzhou

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/pXiZiD5zbiU

    Hotel Address: No. 1 East Huizhan Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

    Hotel Location: 1 kilometer away from the Canton Fair Exhibition Hall, within walking distance, free shuttle bus provided

    Nearest MRT Station: Pazhou Station

    Online Reference Price: Standard Room $500/night

    Shangri La Guangzhou
    Shangri La Guangzhou2

    4. JL Hotel (Guangzhou Pazhou Exhibition Center)

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/bJFdalsEi2g

    Hotel Address: No. 180 Pazhou Avenue, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

    Hotel Location: 800 meters from Modiesha MRT Station, 2 MRT stations away from Pazhou Station in a straight line

    Online Reference Price: Standard Room $300/night

    All Seasons Hotel (guangzhou Pazhou Exhibition Center)
    All Seasons Hotel (guangzhou Pazhou Exhibition Center)1

    5.LN Garden Hotel

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/eKM97dSXhPY

    Hotel Address: No. 1136 Xingang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

    Hotel Location: Within a 15-minute walk to the Canton Fair, free shuttle buses are provided to the exhibition hall during the fair

    Online Reference Price: Standard Room $280/night

    Ln Garden Hotel
    Ln Garden Hotel2

    6. Guangzhou Tower Knight’s Tale Hotel

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/SKyy_vUv_ao

    Hotel Address: No. 375 Xingang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

    Hotel Location: 50 meters from Kecun MRT Station, 5 MRT stations away from Pazhou Station in a straight line

    Online Reference Price: Standard Room $250/night

    Guangzhou Tower Knight’s Tale Hotel
    Guangzhou Tower Knight’s Tale Hotel2

    7. Xana Hotel (Guangzhou Kecun MRT Station Pazhou Exhibition Center)

    Hotel Address: No. 13 Yiyuan South Road, Xingang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

    Hotel Location: 500 meters from Kecun MRT Station, 5 MRT stations away from Pazhou Station in a straight line

    Online Reference Price: Standard Room $150/night

    Xana Hotel (guangzhou Kecun Mrt Station Pazhou Exhibition Center
    Xana Hotel (guangzhou Kecun Mrt Station Pazhou Exhibition Center (2)

    8. Hanting Hotel (Guangzhou ZhuYing Starlight City)

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/la7bwAB_-CM

    Hotel Address: No. 25, Yard 354, Xingang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

    Hotel Location: 480 meters from Kecun MRT Station, 5 MRT stations away from Pazhou Station in a straight line

    Online Reference Price: Standard Room $100/night

    Hanting Hotel (guangzhou Zhuying Starlight City)
    Hanting Hotel (guangzhou Zhuying Starlight City)2

    9. Livhotel (Kecun MRT Station Guangzhou Tower)

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/pmrJrES–OE

    Hotel Address: No. 242 Yijing Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

    Hotel Location: 600 meters from Kecun MRT Station, 5 MRT stations away from Pazhou Station in a straight line

    Online Reference Price: Standard Room $60/night

    Livhotel (kecun Mrt Station Guangzhou Tower)
    Livhotel (kecun Mrt Station Guangzhou Tower)1

    10. Boji Hotel (Guangzhou Tower Pazhou Exhibition)

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/EGGW_C20qDg

    Hotel Address: 2nd Floor, No. 203 Hengxin Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

    Hotel Location: 300 meters from Chigang MRT Station, 4 MRT stations away from Pazhou Station

    Online Reference Price: Standard Room $55/night

    Boji Hotel (guangzhou Tower Pazhou Exhibition)
    Boji Hotel (guangzhou Tower Pazhou Exhibition)1

    How to Apply for a Buyer’s Badge

    1. Register an account on the official Canton Fair website (http://www.cantonfair.org.cn/).

    2. Fill out the application form online and upload the following documents:

       a) Copy of the enterprise business license or proof of individual business (photocopy)

       b) Copy of the identity proof of the purchasing responsible person (photocopy)

       c) Company profile and explanation of purchasing needs

    3. The Canton Fair organizers will review the submitted documents. The review process usually takes 3-5 working days.

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    Restaurant Recommendations

    Specialty Dishes:

    1. Outan Restaurant (Muslim Restaurant)

    Business Hours: 11:00-24:00

    Address: 1st Floor, Unit 119-120, Building B2, Yuexiu Fortune Mansion, No. 149 XiWan Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou

    Nearby MRT Station: 800 meters walk from Exit C of Xicun Station on Line 5

    Outan Restaurant (muslim Restaurant)
    Outan Restaurant (muslim Restaurant)1

    2. Guangzhou Bosphorus Western Restaurant (Turkish Muslim Restaurant)

    Business Hours: 12:00-01:00 the next day

    Address: 1st Floor, Unit 9, Zhaoqing Mansion, No. 304 Huanshi Middle Road, Hongqiao Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

    Nearby MRT Station: 600 meters walk from Exit D of Xiaobei Station on Line 5

    Guangzhou Bosphorus Western Restaurant (turkish Muslim Restauran
    Guangzhou Bosphorus Western Restaurant (turkish Muslim Restauran (2)

    3. Hui Min Restaurant (Cantonese Halal Dim Sum)

    Business Hours: 07:30-11:30

    Address: 2nd Floor, Xinjiang Mansion, No. 76 Tianhe North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

    Nearby MRT Station: 500 meters walk from Exit B of Linhe West Road Station on Line 3/APM Line

    Hui Min Restaurant (cantonese Halal Dim Sum)

    4. Antalya (Turkish Restaurant)

    Business Hours: 12:00-02:00 the next day

    Address: Unit 29A-30A, Building 12, Xipu Street, No. 2 Liede Avenue, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (Opposite the east tower of Tianyin Square)

    Nearby MRT Station: 140 meters walk from Exit B of Liede Station on Line 5

    Antalya (turkish Restaurant)
    Antalya (turkish Restaurant)2

    5. SHANENSHAH Indian Restaurant

    Business Hours: 11:40-14:30, 17:30-22:00

    Address: 1st Floor, No. 460 Tianhe North Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (Next to Fuyuan Hall)

    Nearby MRT Station: 1000 meters walk from Exit B of Tiyu Xilu Station on Line 1

    Shanenshah Indian Restaurant
    Shanenshah Indian Restaurant2

    6. SHARMA JI Indian Cuisine (Taojin Branch)

    Business Hours: 08:30-23:30

    Address: 2nd Floor, Baiyun Hotel, No. 367 Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

    Nearby MRT Station: 150 meters walk from Exit B of Taojin Station on Line 5

    Sharma Ji Indian Cuisine (taojin Branch)
    Sharma Ji Indian Cuisine (taojin Branch)2

    7. Alfresco Italian Restaurant

    Business Hours: 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00

    Address: 4th Floor, Guangzhou Langham Hotel, No. 638 Xingang East Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou (Next to Canton Fair Exhibition Hall C)

    Nearby MRT Station: 570 meters walk from Exit F of Xingang East Station on Line 8

    Alfresco Italian Restaurant
    Alfresco Italian Restaurant2

    8. Wen Feng Xiang Yue Vegetarian Restaurant

    Business Hours: 10:00-22:00

    Address: 10 meters inside the Southwest Gate of Guangdong Experimental Middle School Yuexiu Campus, Huanshi East Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

    Nearby MRT Station: 210 meters walk from Exit B of Taojin Station on Line 5

    Wen Feng Xiang Yue Vegetarian Restaurant
    Wen Feng Xiang Yue Vegetarian Restaurant2

    Chinese Cuisine:

    1. Taotaoju Restaurant

    Taotaoju Restaurant

    2.Guangzhou Restaurant

    Guangzhou Restaurant

    3.Tiancheng Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant

    Tiancheng Sichuan Cuisine Restaurant

    4. 海门鱼仔店

    海门鱼仔店

    5.ChaoFu Restaurant

    Chaofu Restaurant

    6.炳胜品味 (Bingsheng Tasting)

    炳胜品味 (bingsheng Tasting)

    7.Lee Garden Restaurant

    Lee Garden Restaurant

    8.等我送上门海鲜大排档

    等我送上门海鲜大排档

    9.大鸽饭

    大鸽饭

    Attraction Recommendations

    1. Canton Tower (Guangzhou Tower)

    Canton Tower (guangzhou Tower)

    2. Night Cruise on the Pearl River

    Night Cruise On The Pearl River

    3. Baiyun Mountain

    Baiyun Mountain

    4. Beijing Road

    Beijing Road

    5. Shangxiajiu

    Shangxiajiu

    6. Guangzhou Baiyun Leather City

    Guangzhou Baiyun Leather City

    Wholesale Market

    Guangzhou Wholesale Markets

    1. Guangzhou Bai Ma Clothing Market

    Guangzhou Bai Ma Clothing Market

    2.Guangzhou Hongmian International Fashion City

    Guangzhou Hongmian International Fashion City

    3. Guangzhou Yide Road Toy and Gift Wholesale Market

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/CGy8zcQ2Y3s

    Guangzhou Yide Road Toy And Gift Wholesale Market

    4. Guangzhou Xunfa Decoration Materials Wholesale Market

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/B-Xgs9uu4Wo

    Guangzhou Xunfa Decoration Materials Wholesale Market

    5.Guangzhou Textile Fabric Wholesale Market

    YouTube:https://youtu.be/GsTmzqPTrfk

    Guangzhou Textile Fabric Wholesale Market

    6.Guangzhou Beauty Expo City

    Guangzhou Beauty Expo City

    7. Xinyi Shaxi Hotel Supplies Expo City

    Xinyi Shaxi Hotel Supplies Expo City

    Foshan Wholesale Markets

    1. Foshan International Home Expo City

    Foshan International Home Expo City

    2. Luofu Palace International Furniture Expo Center

    Luofu Palace International Furniture Expo Center

    3. Red Star Macalline Home Plaza

    Red Star Macalline Home Plaza

    4. Shunlian Furniture City

    Shunlian Furniture City

    Shenzhen Wholesale Markets

    1. Huaqiangbei

    Huaqiangbei

    2.Nanyu Apparel City

    Nanyu Apparel City

    3.Shuibei Jewelry City

    Shuibei Jewelry City

    To activate network services, you need to purchase an eSIM card in advance. Here are some options:

    1.Buy an eSIM card in advance

    -Nihao Mobile: Visit the Nihao Mobile website at: https://www.nihaomobile.cn/cn/home to purchase an eSIM card.

    – Nomad: Purchase an eSIM card from the Nomad website at: https://www.getnomad.app/zh-hans-cn/china-eSIM.

    -Airalo: Get an eSIM card from the Airalo website at: https://www.airalo.com/.

    2. Pre-activate international roaming: Visit the Mobimatter website at https://mobimatter.com/esim-china to pre-activate international roaming services.

    3. Purchase a local SIM card at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport:

       – After arriving at Terminal 2 and retrieving your luggage, you will find counters where you can purchase a local SIM card.

       – Operating hours: 09:00 – 00:45

       – The SIM card costs 180 RMB, which includes 105 RMB in credit. It comes with a monthly plan for 29 RMB. You can top up your balance using Alipay once the initial credit is depleted.

    Shopping Recommendations

    1. Taikoo Hui

    Address: No. 383 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

    Metro: Exit BRT of Shi Paiqiao Station on Line 3

    Operating Hours: 07:30-24:00

    Taikoo Hui

    2. Tianhe City

    Address: No. 208 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

    Metro: Exit E of Tiyu Xilu Station on Line 1/3

    Operating Hours: 10:00-22:00

    Tianhe City

    3. Zhengjia Plaza

    Address: No. 228 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

    Metro: Exit C of Tiyu Xilu Station on Line 1/3

    Operating Hours: 10:00-22:00

    Zhengjia Plaza

    4. Tianhuan Plaza

    Address: No. 218 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

    Metro: Exit B of Tiyu Xilu Station on Line 1/3

    Operating Hours: 10:00-22:00

    Tianhuan Plaza

    5. IGC Tianhui Square

    Address: No. 222 Xingmin Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou

    Metro: Exit B of Liede Station on Line 5

    Operating Hours: 10:00-22:00

    Igc Tianhui Square

    6. Beijing Road Pedestrian Street

    Address: Yushan Road, Beijing Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, near the West 50 meters of Guangzhou No. 13 Middle School

    Metro: Exit B of Beijing Road Station on Line 6

    Beijing Road Pedestrian Street

    7. Guangzhou Baiyun Leather Goods City

    Address: No. 1356-1358 Jiefang North Road, Jingtai Street, Baiyun District, Guangzhou

    Metro: Exit A of Guangzhou Railway Station on Line 2, walk 1.2km

    Operating Hours: 09:00-18:30

    Guangzhou Baiyun Leather City2

    How to Use WeChat

    1. WeChat Registration

    a) Download WeChat (Wechat is also available in the international version and can be used abroad)

    b) Choose to sign up and register an account

    c) Select the region, mobile number, nickname, password, etc.

    d) ❗️ You need to find a WeChat user who has already passed real-name verification to assist with the verification, assisting with the registration (It is recommended that you only assist with registration for people you have already cooperated with or are familiar with, otherwise, assisting someone whose background is unknown can be risky)

    e) Send a text message to the mobile number, and complete the registration process according to the instructions.

    Wechat Registration

    2. WeChat Pay

    Wechat Pay

    How to Use Alipay

    1. Download Alipay:

       – Alipay is a widely used mobile payment app in China, and it is available for download on most app stores.

    2. Register with Your Phone Number:

       – After downloading the app, use your mobile phone number to create an account.

       – Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process.

    3. Bind Your Bank Card:

       – Once your account is set up, you will need to bind a bank card to it.

       – Go to the “My” section in the Alipay app and select “Bank Cards” or “Add Bank Card.”

       – Follow the prompts to enter your card information and verify the details.

       – You may be required to verify your identity through various methods, such as sending a code to your phone or using your ID card.

       – After successfully binding your bank card, you can use Alipay to make payments, transfer money, and more.

    Remember to keep your Alipay account secure by using a strong password and enabling two-factor authentication when possible. Always ensure that you are using Alipay on a secure network and that the transactions you make are with legitimate businesses.

    How To Use Alipay

    How to Use WhatsApp:

    1. With an international SIM card that has international roaming enabled, WhatsApp can be used normally.

    2. With a domestic SIM card:

    a) Register for a VPN, for example: Xiyou.

    b) Visit Xiyou’s official website: https://sunwk.fun/

    c) Register and log in with your email.

    d) Choose a package to purchase according to your needed duration (it is recommended to purchase monthly).

    e) Download the client suitable for your computer or mobile phone.

    f) Before accessing foreign websites or apps, make sure to turn on the VPN first, and then you can use the foreign internet normally.

    How to Purchase High-Speed Train Tickets

    1.Purchase with Alipay

    Purchase With Alipay

    2. Trip.com Official Site‎‎ | Travel Deals and Promotions

    Trip1
    Trip2

    How to Take a Taxi

    1.Didi Chuxing (Didi Ride-Hailing)

    Didi Chuxing (didi Ride Hailing)

    2.Gaode Taxi (Gaode Ride-Hailing)

    Gaode Taxi (gaode Ride Hailing)

    3.Alipay Taxi (Alipay Ride-Hailing)

    Alipay Taxi (alipay Ride Hailing)

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    Attention Notes:

    1. Recommended mobile apps.

    Recommended Mobile Apps

    2. Weather

    The average temperature during the Autumn Trade Fair is between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. It is recommended to wear short sleeves. The exhibition hall’s air conditioning is usually quite cool, so consider bringing a light long-sleeved shirt.

    3. Common payment methods in China

    a) VISA credit card

    b) Cash

    c) Alipay

    4. How to Exchange Currency

    Currency exchange points at the airport:

    – T1: After international security check, at the entrance of the East No. 1 corridor

    – T1: Next to Gate A5 in Area A of the arrivals

    – T2: West side of the international exit in the arrivals hall

    – T2: In front of the international security check channel on the third floor

    – T2: At the end of N check-in island on the third floor

    – T2: After international security check, in the duty-free concentrated area on the third floor

    How To Exchange Currency
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