Travel for Importers · Guangzhou, China
Plan Your Canton Fair Business Trip
A structured travel-assistance page for buyers attending the Canton Fair—covering fair dates, phase selection, hotel planning, transfers and documentation guidance.
140th Canton Fair — Autumn 2026
15 Oct 2026 – 4 Nov 2026
Phase 1 — Advanced Manufacturing & Technology
15 Oct 2026 – 19 Oct 2026Home appliances; consumer electronics; lighting; vehicles and spare parts; machinery; hardware and tools; building materials; chemical products.
Phase 2 — Home, Building & Lifestyle
23 Oct 2026 – 27 Oct 2026Ceramics; kitchenware and tableware; household items; glassware; home decoration; gardening; festival products; gifts and premiums; clocks and optical instruments; art ceramics; weaving/rattan/iron products; building and decorative materials; sanitary equipment; furniture.
Phase 3 — Fashion, Consumer & Health
31 Oct 2026 – 4 Nov 2026Toys; baby and maternity products; childrenswear; men’s and women’s clothing; underwear; sports and casual wear; leather/fur/down products; fashion accessories; textile materials and fabrics; shoes and bags; home textiles and carpets; office supplies; medicines, health products and medical devices; food; sports/travel/recreation products; personal care, bathroom and pet products.
Overview
The China Import and Export Fair, commonly called the Canton Fair, is one of the largest and longest-running trade fairs in China and is held in Guangzhou across three phases each season.
Why attend
- Large multi-sector sourcing platform
- Three phase structure helps buyers focus on relevant product categories
- Direct access to manufacturers and suppliers
- Business networking and sourcing research
- Guangzhou offers extensive air, rail and metro connectivity
Who it is for
- Importers
- Distributors
- Wholesalers
- Retail buyers
- Procurement teams
- Entrepreneurs sourcing products from China
- Companies attending supplier meetings around the fair
How World Eye supports your trip
Phase & Date Planning
Help the traveller identify which Canton Fair phase matches the products they want to source, then build the trip around the official dates.
Hotel Planning
Arrange or quote hotel options based on budget and proximity to the fair complex or preferred city area.
Flights & Arrival Planning
Coordinate flight options and arrival timing around the selected fair phase, subject to live airline availability and fares.
Airport & Fair Transfers
Support arrival transfers and, where included in the final quote, scheduled transport between the hotel and fair area.
Buyer Registration & Badge Guidance
Guide travellers toward the official Canton Fair registration, buyer badge and invitation-letter process without impersonating or replacing the official organizer.
Visa & Travel-Document Guidance
Provide trip-planning guidance around required travel documents and official invitation resources. Never promise visa approval or represent World Eye as the issuing authority.
Venue & timings
China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex)
No. 382 Yuejiang Zhong Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
09:30–18:00 during the published exhibition days
The Canton Fair Complex is served by Guangzhou Metro, including Pazhou/Xingangdong access on Line 8 and Pazhou on Line 11. Travel times and operating details should be checked against the latest fair-period transport notice.
Registration, documents & travel support
Overseas buyers should use the official Canton Fair Buyer Service System for registration, attendance intent, buyer badge and invitation-letter processes. World Eye may provide travel-planning guidance, but official buyer registration and badge approval remain with Canton Fair authorities.
World Eye may assist with travel-document planning and guidance around the official Canton Fair invitation process. Visa issuance and entry permission are controlled by the relevant government authorities; the website must never guarantee visa approval.
The importer travel package architecture should support hotel planning, flights, airport transfers, fairground transfers, phase/date selection and practical Guangzhou travel coordination. Final inclusions are quoted offline.
Importer travel FAQs
When is the 140th Canton Fair in Autumn 2026?
Phase 1 is scheduled for 15–19 October 2026, Phase 2 for 23–27 October 2026 and Phase 3 for 31 October–4 November 2026.
Which Canton Fair phase should I attend?
It depends on the products you want to source. Phase 1 focuses heavily on manufacturing, electronics, machinery and mobility; Phase 2 on home, building, furniture and gifts; Phase 3 on fashion, textiles, health, food and consumer categories.
Where is the Canton Fair held?
The fair is held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in the Pazhou area of Guangzhou, China.
Can World Eye register me for the Canton Fair?
Official buyer registration, badge and invitation processes are handled through Canton Fair’s own systems and authorities. World Eye can guide you to the correct official process and plan the travel around it.
Can World Eye guarantee a China visa?
No. World Eye can provide travel-document guidance and help you plan around official invitation resources, but visa approval is entirely at the discretion of the relevant government authorities.
Will the website show a fixed Canton Fair package price?
No. Canton Fair travel is handled as a custom quote because hotel, flight, transfer and trip-length costs depend on the selected phase and live availability.
How do I reach the Canton Fair Complex?
The Pazhou area is connected by Guangzhou Metro. Official Guangzhou guidance identifies Pazhou and Xingangdong on Line 8 and Pazhou on Line 11 as access points; confirm current fair-period transport notices before travel.
Fair dates and phase categories are edition-specific. The CMS must support future editions without rewriting the page, and only one current/featured edition should be surfaced at a time.
Request a quote for Canton Fair
Every importer trip is quoted individually. We assist with travel planning and documentation support only — we do not issue visas or official fair badges.