Canton Fair, Guangzhou
The China Import and Export Fair is held twice a year at the Pazhou complex on the south bank of the Pearl River. The autumn 2026 session runs in three phases, each with different product categories.
Autumn 2026 dates
- Phase 115–19 October
- Phase 223–27 October
- Phase 331 October – 4 November
Check the official Canton Fair website for which products are shown in each phase and for registration.
Getting to the complex
- Metro Line 8: Xingangdong station for Area A, Pazhou station for Areas B and C.
- Wanshengwei (Lines 4 and 8) is one stop east of Pazhou. Modiesha (Lines 8 and 18) is two stops west.
- Taxi queues get long when the halls close in the late afternoon. The metro is often faster.
Plan your days
- Where to eat near the hallsSeven checked restaurants with prices, card acceptance and Chinese addresses.
- Before you flyEntry, mobile data, apps to install and where to stay.
- How to payLink your foreign card to Alipay or WeChat Pay before you land.
- How to order dim sumThe dishes and the etiquette, with Chinese names to point at.