Time: Every Spring (April 15 to May 5) and Autumn (October 15 - November 4).

Location: Pazhou Complex, NO.380 Yuejiang Zhong Lu, Guangzhou, China

China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, is established in 1957. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of PRC and the People's Government of Guangdong Province and organized by China Foreign Trade Centre, it is held every spring and autumn in Guangzhou, China. Canton Fair is a comprehensive international trading event with the longest history, the largest scale, the most complete exhibit variety, the largest buyer attendance, the broadest distribution of buyers' source country and the greatest business turnover in China.

The fair was a trade fair mainly for exporting and it has emerged as the largest and most comprehensive representative trading fair attracting over 180,000 buyers and 60,000 suppliers with the rising development of China’s economy. The event kicks off in the spring and autumn seasons each year in Canton, Guangzhou, China.

As a face-to-face event, all visitors and exhibitors are available to experience the entire exhibition in person, you can access thousands of entrepreneurs, vendors, and dealers congregating at the same place then. You will get all the important information including the industry trend and your competitors as all as other industries.

 Canton Fair, bringing China to the World, it is a fantastic opportunity for you to keep updated and connected with the trend of the industry you deal with and the world. Here are the tips for you to keep in mind to prepare the journey for it.

Five Steps to Attend Canton Fair

1.Get Invitation (E-invitation) to China for Canton Fair:

You will need Canton Fair Invitation to apply the Visa to China and get registered for Canton Fair Entry Badge (IC Card).

2.Apply Visa to China:

You can use Canton Fair E-invitation to Apply Visa to China at your country or regular residence place before arriving in China. More information please check China Visa Application.

3.Plan Your Trip to the Canton Fair host city - Guangzhou, China:

There is a great surge in hotel demand for the Canton Fair every year, so it's highly recommended to plan your trip before hand. You can trust on us to Book a Hotel for you, or plan a Guangzhou Local Tour or China Tour for a more fantastic trip.

4.Register & Get Entry Badge to the Canton Fair:

If you are a new comer to the Canton Fair, you need to get registered first with your Invitation & valid documents (check details) at the Canton Fair Pazhou Overseas Buyers' Registration Center or at the Appointed Hotels.

Regular buyers since the 104th Canton Fair can go to the Fair directly with the Entry Badge.

5.Enter the Canton Fair and Meet with Exhibitors:

You can get free booklets incl. layout, exhibits, exhibitors for the Fair at the Service Counter. It's highly recommended to take your own Interpreter who will stand by your side and help for better communication.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that in order to better experience this journey, please make full preparations.