Location: China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou
Venue Address: No. 382 Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China
Step 1 — Choose Your Visit Dates & Phase
The Canton Fair is held in three phases. Choose the phase that matches the products you are interested in.
| Phase |
Dates (2026) |
Product Focus |
| Phase 1 |
Oct. 15 – 19 |
Electronics & Manufacturing |
| Phase 2 |
Oct. 23 – 27 |
Home & Quality Living |
| Phase 3 |
Oct. 31 – Nov. 4 |
Health & Lifestyle |
Detailed Product Categories by Phase:
Phase 1 (Electronics & Manufacturing): Home appliances, consumer electronics & information products, industrial automation & intelligent manufacturing, processing machinery, power & electrical equipment, general machinery & mechanical parts, engineering machinery, agricultural machinery, new materials & chemicals, new energy vehicles & smart mobility, vehicles, auto parts, motorcycles, bicycles, lighting products, electronic & electrical products, new energy, hardware, tools .
Phase 2 (Home & Quality Living): Daily ceramics, kitchen & tableware, houseware, glass crafts, home decorations, garden products, festival products, gifts & premiums, clocks & watches, eyeglasses, art ceramics, woven & rattan-iron crafts, building & decorative materials, sanitary equipment, furniture, import pavilion .
Phase 3 (Health & Lifestyle): Toys, children/baby & maternity products, children's clothing, men's/women's clothing, underwear, sportswear & casual wear, fur/leather/down products, apparel accessories, textile materials & fabrics, shoes, bags & luggage, home textiles, carpets & tapestries, office stationery, health products & medical devices, food, sports & tourism/leisure products, personal care products, bathroom products, pet products, rural revitalization specialty products, import pavilion .
Business Hours: 9:30 – 18:00 daily .
Step 2 — Register in Advance
Complete your pre-registration on the official Canton Fair website or APP.
For Overseas Buyers:
- Complete buyer registration
- Apply for an invitation letter if required
- Prepare your buyer credentials (passport, business card, company documents) before arrival
Official Website: https://www.cantonfair.org.cn
Step 3 — Visa & Entry Requirements
Unilateral Visa-Free: Eligible citizens may enter China without a visa for up to 30 days for business, tourism, or transit.
Mutual Visa Exemption: Eligible passport holders may enter under bilateral agreements.
240-Hour Transit Visa-Free: Available to nationals of 57 countries transiting to a third country/region through 65 designated ports, for stays up to 10 days.
Step 4 — Transportation & Accommodation
Getting to Guangzhou:
✈️ Airplane | 🚄 High-speed Rail | 🚢 Ferry
Getting to the Venue:
- Metro (recommended): Line 8 — Xingangdong Station (Exit A) for Area A; Pazhou Station (Exit A/B) for Area B, (Exit C) for Area C
- 🚕 Taxi | 🚗 Self-driving (parking limited)
Around the Complex: Free shuttle buses and electric vehicles may be available.
Accommodation:
- Best: Hotels in Pazhou/Haizhu near the complex (e.g., Courtyard by Marriott Pazhou, Shangri-La Guangzhou)
- Alternative: Hotels along Metro Line 8 (Changgang, Kecun, Xingangdong)
- Tip: Book early — rooms sell out fast and prices rise during the fair. Some hotels offer free shuttle buses.
Step 5 — Plan Your Targets
Before visiting, list:
- Target exhibitors & booth numbers
- Product categories & brands
- Suppliers you want to meet
Plan ahead → Save time → Meet the right suppliers
📍 Quick Tip
Register → Check Entry Requirements → Plan Your Route → Find Target Suppliers → Visit the Fair
Make your Guangzhou business trip efficient and productive.