2025 Canton Fair Travel Guide
China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, was founded in the spring of 1957. Held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, it is jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and the People’s Government of Guangdong Province, and organized by the China Foreign Trade Centre. It is currently the longest-running, largest-scale, most comprehensive trade fair in China, featuring the widest variety of products, the greatest number of buyers from the broadest range of countries and regions, and is recognized as the most effective and reputable comprehensive international trade event in China.
If you are coming to China to exhibit or source during the Fair, the following travel information may be helpful to you.
1. services
The exhibition offers business travel arrangements, hotel reservations, car rentals, translation, etiquette services, as well as domestic and international flight tickets and direct shuttle bus ticketing services，which provided by Guangzhou Fair International Travel Service Co., Ltd.
Service Locations and Contact Numbers:
– Business Travel, Hotel Booking, Car Rental, Translation, Etiquette:
• Pearl River Promenade Area A, 2-5 Tel: +86-20-89130205, 89130207
• Pearl River Promenade Area B, 13-1 Tel: +86-20-89130196, 89130197
• Area C, 14.3-1 Tel: +86-20-89071034, 89071035
– Ticketing Services:
• Area A, Hall 3, Counters 5 & 6 Tel: +86-20-89130099
• Area A, Hall 6, Counter 1 Tel: +86-20-89130076
• Area B, Hall 10, Counter 4 Tel: +86-20-89131443 109
• Area C, Hall 16 Tel: +86-20-89071011
Service Hours:
October 15–19
October 23–27
October 31–November 4
Daily from 9:00–18:00
Scope of Services:
1. Domestic and international flight ticket reservations.
2. Domestic train tickets (including high-speed rail), Guangzhou-Kowloon through train tickets, and Hong Kong/Macau bus tickets.
3. Business travel arrangements, hotel booking, car rental, translation, and etiquette services within mainland China.
Contact Information:
Tel: +86-20-89268105, 89268106, 89268102
Fax: +86-20-89268103
Email: 2907760117@qq.com, tour@cantonfairtour.cn, cantonfair.tour@foxmail.com
Website: http://booking.cantonfair.org.cn
2. How to Get to the Canton Fair Complex After Arriving in Guangzhou？
Venue Address: China Import and Export Fair Complex, No. 382, Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China.
Transportation Options:
(1) Metro (See Section 7 for Metro Map)
– Line 8 (Jiaoxin – Wanshengwei):
• Exit A at Xingang East Station → Complex Area A/D
• Exit A/B at Pazhou Station → Complex Area B
• Exit C at Pazhou Station → Complex Area C
– Line 11 (Longtan – Longtan):
• Exit E/F at Pazhou Station → Complex Area B
– Line 1 (Guangzhou East – Xilang):
• Transfer to Line 2 at Gongyuanqian Station, then transfer to Line 8 at Changgang Station
– Line 2 (Jiahewanggang – Guangzhou South):
• Transfer to Line 8 at Changgang Station
– Line 3 (Airport North – Haibang):
• Transfer to Line 8 at Kecun Station
• Or transfer to Line 11 at South China Normal University Station
– Line 4 (Huangcun – Nansha Passenger Port):
• Transfer to Line 8 at Wanshengwei Station
– Line 5 (Jiaokou – Huangpu Xinchang):
• Transfer to Line 11 at Yuancun Station
– Line 6 (Xunfenggang – Xiangxue):
• Transfer to Line 11 at Shahe Station
– Line 18 (Xian Village – Wanqingsha):
• Transfer to Line 11 at Longtan Station
– Line 21 (Tianhe Park – Zengcheng Square):
• Transfer to Line 11 at Tianhe Park Station
(2) Taxi
Base fare (within 3 km): RMB 12
Rate per additional km: RMB 2.60
Meters are installed near the front passenger seat.
3. Useful Information
Climate:
Subtropical monsoon climate. October temperature: 21°C–29°C. Generally sunny with occasional showers. Average humidity: approx. 73%.
Currency:
Renminbi (RMB) is used in mainland China. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at hotels and banks. Bank of China and ATMs with the UnionPay logo support foreign credit card cash withdrawals.
Time Zone:
GMT +8 (Beijing Time).
Electricity:
Voltage: 380/220V, Frequency: 50Hz.
By the way, we are also in Guangzhou. If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact us anytime.