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China Business Travel · 140th Canton Fair 2026

Your Canton Fair tour, run by a team that's actually in Guangzhou.

Badge registration, invitation letter, business visa help, hotels near Pazhou, interpreters, transfers and post-fair factory visits — planned and executed on the ground, so you walk in ready and leave with real suppliers.

Plan my trip Which phase do I attend?

昭 Oct 15 – Nov 4, 2026 · three phases at the Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou · booking window for this session is closing.

2013in China since
13+years' experience
6,200+factories visited
30+buyer countries
Guangzhouteam on the ground
Why buyers lose time at the fair

The Canton Fair rewards the prepared and punishes the improvised.

1.55 million square meters, three phases, sold-out hotels and a language wall. Here's what trips up first-timers — and repeat buyers who came without a team.

Which phase?

You could book the wrong week

Each phase carries different products. Show up in the wrong phase and your category simply isn't on the floor.

Hotels

Rooms sell out, rates jump 2–3×

Hotels near Pazhou fill 1–2 months out and prices spike as the fair nears. Book late and you're an hour away, paying a premium.

Access

Badge, invitation letter, visa

Buyer registration, the official invitation letter and a business (M) visa all have to line up before you fly. Miss a step and you're stuck at the gate.

Scale

1.55M m² you can't walk

Nobody covers 54 zones on foot. Without a route mapped to your products, you burn days and still miss key halls.

Language

Detail lost in translation

Mandarin, Cantonese, and technical spec talk. A generic translator drops the numbers that decide a deal.

After the fair

A card is not a supplier

Was that a factory or a trader? Business cards mean nothing until someone verifies, samples, and inspects on your behalf.

The question every buyer asks first

Which Canton Fair phase should I attend?

Pick what you're buying. We'll tell you the phase, the theme and the exact dates for the 140th Canton Fair — then build the trip around them.

Buying across several categories? That can span two phases with a change-over gap between them — tell us your list and we'll plan the smartest single trip.

Your phase
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Tap any product above to see your phase and dates.
140th Canton Fair · full schedule

Three phases, two change-over gaps, one venue.

The fair runs in sequence — phases don't overlap. Confirm your category's phase before you book flights and hotels; we plan every trip against these dates.

Phase 1

Advanced Manufacturing

Oct 15 – 19
Electronics & appliancesMachineryIndustrial automationHardware & toolsVehicles & partsNew energy vehiclesRoboticsLightingChemicals
— Change-over · Oct 20 – 22 · halls closed to buyers —
Phase 2

Quality Home

Oct 23 – 27
Home goodsFurnitureBuilding & décor materialsBathroomCeramics & glassHome textilesClocks & watchesGifts & premiumsGarden & outdoor
— Change-over · Oct 28 – 30 · halls closed to buyers —
Phase 3

Better Life

Oct 31 – Nov 4
Apparel & textilesShoesBags & casesToysBaby & maternityFoodMedical & healthSports & leisureOffice & stationeryPet products
1.55M m²exhibition area
75,700booths
54product zones
200+buyer countries
9:30–18:00daily · Pazhou
Planning ahead · upcoming Canton Fair sessions
140th · Autumn 2026Oct 15 – Nov 4, 2026Booking now
141st · Spring 2027expected approx. Apr 15 – May 5, 2027
142nd · Autumn 2027expected approx. Oct 15 – Nov 4, 2027

Pre-register online for a free buyer badge (about ¥200 if you register on-site) and you'll receive the official invitation letter — useful when applying for your business (M) visa. The overseas Import Exhibition is held during Phases 2 & 3. Always confirm your specific zone against the official ExhibitCategories list; we'll verify it with you.

What a Canton Fair business tour includes

One team, from the visa desk to the loading dock.

We handle the whole Canton Fair trip in three stages — before you fly, during the fair, and after the last booth closes.

Before the fair

Get in, get a bed, get a plan

  • Canton Fair registration — buyer badge and official invitation letter arranged for you.
  • Business visa help — M-visa guidance and documents, using your invitation letter.
  • Hotels near Pazhou — rooms held early, before they sell out and rates climb.
  • Route by phase & product — a floor plan mapped to your categories so you skip the noise.
During the fair

Your people on the floor

  • Canton Fair interpreter — English plus other languages on request, briefed on your industry, not a generic translator.
  • Transfers & airport pickup — private cars through the peak-hour Pazhou crush.
  • Exhibitor appointments — priority booths pre-booked; a quiet room for real negotiations.
  • Sourcing assistant — spotting factories vs. traders and holding the line on price.
After the fair

Turn cards into suppliers

  • Canton Fair factory visits — we drive you to the plants behind the booths (Foshan, Dongguan, Shenzhen).
  • Supplier verification — real-factory checks so you don't sign with a middleman.
  • QC inspection — samples and pre-shipment quality control.
  • China sourcing & shipping — consolidation and freight once you order.

Ready to plan your Canton Fair trip?

Send us your products and dates — you'll get your phase, a plan and a quote within one business day.

Send my Canton Fair inquiry
Canton Fair packages

Pick how much you want off your plate.

Three levels of support, from "just get me in" to a full sourcing operation. Every package is quoted to your group size, phases and scope — no rigid off-the-shelf tour.

Level 1 · Access
Essentials

For confident buyers who just need access and a good bed.

  • Buyer badge registration
  • Official invitation letter
  • Business (M) visa guidance
  • Hotel near Pazhou, booked early
  • Phase & category confirmation
From $99per person · by trip
Request pricing
Most chosen Level 2 · Managed
Concierge

We run the fair alongside you, start to finish.

  • Canton Fair interpreter (your industry)
  • Airport & daily transfers
  • Exhibitor appointments + meeting room
  • Route plan by phase & product
  • On-the-ground support all week
Customquoted by project scope
Request pricing
Level 3 · Full sourcing
Full Sourcing

From the fair floor to your warehouse — the whole chain.

  • Post-fair factory visits
  • Supplier verification
  • QC & pre-shipment inspection
  • Consolidation & shipping
From $399per person · full package
Request pricing
On the ground · Oct 2025

They flew in to replace a supplier. They flew out with one.

A window & door manufacturer from Canada, at the autumn Canton Fair.

The outcomeNew verified supplier signed in Foshan

Their previous supplier had let them down. We met them in Guangzhou, mapped the right building-materials halls, and after the fair drove them to shortlisted factories in Foshan — where they signed a replacement before flying home.

SectorWindows & doors
PhaseQuality Home
Trip6 days · GZ + Foshan

Repeat buyers work the same way. A Greek building-materials and appliance importer has come back to us for three years running across Shanghai and Shenzhen shows — because the follow-through after the fair is where the deals actually close.

Why buyers pick us

Foreign agencies sell the trip. We're the team that's already here.

The most polished Canton Fair "agents" are based in India, Europe or Australia — and for the days that matter, they still have to borrow a partner in China for the hotels, the interpreters, the fixers and the factory network. We are that partner, working for you directly.

  • In China since 2013

    Our founder joined Made-in-China.com in 2013 and has personally visited 6,200+ factories — then built one end to end. This is our home turf, not a seasonal side line.

  • Offices where the work is

    Shanghai (HQ), Beijing and Shenzhen — an hour from the Pazhou halls and the Pearl River Delta factories your suppliers come from.

  • Real people, real replies

    You get one point of contact and a human answer within 24 hours — before, during and long after the fair.

See it for yourself

On the ground in Guangzhou.

Free download · PDF

The Canton Fair First-Timer Checklist.

Everything a first-time buyer needs in one place — so nothing trips you up before, during, or after the fair.

  • Buyer registration & invitation letter
  • Business (M) visa steps
  • When to book Pazhou hotels
  • Which phase for your products
  • A day-by-day plan
  • The pitfalls that cost time & money

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Canton Fair 2026 · FAQ

The questions buyers ask before they book.

Which Canton Fair phase should I attend?
It depends entirely on your products. Phase 1 (Oct 15–19) is Advanced Manufacturing — electronics, machinery, hardware, vehicles, lighting. Phase 2 (Oct 23–27) is Quality Home — furniture, building materials, home goods, gifts. Phase 3 (Oct 31–Nov 4) is Better Life — apparel, shoes, food, medical, toys. Use the Phase Finder above, and if you buy across categories we'll plan the smartest single trip.
When is the Canton Fair in 2026 and 2027?
The autumn session (the 140th Canton Fair) runs Oct 15 – Nov 4, 2026 in three phases, at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou, 9:30–18:00 daily. Looking ahead, the 141st (spring 2027) is expected around Apr 15 – May 5, 2027, and the 142nd (autumn 2027) around Oct 15 – Nov 4, 2027. Confirm your category's exact phase before booking — we'll verify it with you.
How do I get a Canton Fair badge and invitation letter?
Pre-register online for a free buyer badge (about ¥200 if you register on-site). Pre-registration also gives you the official invitation letter, which supports your business-visa application. We handle Canton Fair registration and the invitation letter for you.
Do I need a visa, and can you help?
Most foreign buyers enter on a business (M) visa. Your Canton Fair invitation letter helps the application. We guide you through documents and timing so nothing holds up your trip.
How early should I book hotels near Pazhou?
One to two months out. Rooms near the venue sell out and rates commonly rise 2–3× as the fair approaches. The sooner we lock yours, the closer and cheaper it is — this is the single biggest reason to start early.
Can you help after the fair — factory visits and shipping?
Yes. Our Full Sourcing package covers post-fair factory visits, supplier verification, QC and pre-shipment inspection, and consolidation & shipping — turning the cards you collect into verified suppliers and delivered goods.
Do you handle individuals or only groups?
Both. We support solo buyers and small teams as well as delegations of 20–30 people traveling together. Tell us your headcount and we'll scale the plan and quote to match.
What languages do your interpreters cover?
English is standard, with other languages available on request. We source interpreters with real Canton Fair and industry experience — so the technical detail that decides a deal isn't lost.
Start your Canton Fair trip

Tell us what you buy. We'll plan the rest.

Send us your product category and dates and we'll come back with your phase, a plan and a quote — usually within one business day. The 140th session opens Oct 15, and the best hotels go first.

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