Attending the Biggest and Most Visited Exhibition in the World

Visiting the famous Canton Fair (a famous Chinese import & export expo) twice a year for work, is part of my annual routine. This is a huge event and over time, has grown to be one of China’s largest trade shows. Many business representatives from all over the world, attend this popular event.

The venue is close to Pazhou train station. The complex itself is large consisting of many halls and multiple levels, but is still very well organised. There are about 25,000 exhibitors from both China and aboard, exhibiting approximately 150,000 types of goods. Therefore, this is a seen as a great opportunity for buyers to purchase many of the world’s best products from Chinese and foreign manufacturers alike.

The layout is structured and very accessible. Although the crowds can get a little overwhelming at times, lol. If this would be your first visit here, I would suggest picking up a guide booklet from the reception. This shows you a detailed overview of the halls as well as a categorical breakdown of the products on display.

Food wise, there are a few well-known options. McDonalds, Papa Johns or Starbucks should suffice for those with a more Western palate. Alternatively, if you walk a bit further up, there is a Westin Hotel located at the end of Section C.

Here are a selection of video clips and images to take you on a personalized tour through this most prestigious of trade exhibitions. Enjoy!