140th Canton Fair — Autumn 2026
Phase 1: October 15–19, 2026
Phase 2: October 23–27, 2026
Phase 3: October 31–November 4, 2026
Daily exhibition / negotiation hours: 9:30–18:00
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex No. 382 Yuejiang Middle Road Haizhu District Guangzhou
Always check the official Canton Fair website before travel for the current session, phase, exhibition area and buyer-entry information.
¿Feria más reuniones u otras paradas?
¿Qué estación de metro para la Feria de Cantón?
El complejo de la Feria de Cantón es grande, por lo que "ir a Pazhou" no es lo suficientemente preciso para todos los visitantes.
Las dos principales estaciones de la Línea 8 son: Xingangdong 新港东 y: Pazhou 琶洲 Pazhou también está servida por la Línea 11 del metro. La estación correcta depende del área de exposición, el pabellón y la entrada que necesites.
| Acceso práctico al metro | |
|---|---|
| Área A | Xingangdong — comúnmente Salida A |
| Área D | Xingangdong — comúnmente Salida A |
| Área B | Pazhou |
| Área C | Pazhou — comúnmente Salida C |
Las guías oficiales recientes de la Feria de Cantón han mapeado las salidas A, B, E y F de Pazhou hacia el Área B, mientras que la salida C sirve al Área C.
Las puertas exactas, las rutas de seguridad y los arreglos de entrada pueden cambiar según la sesión de la feria.
Siempre consulta el mapa oficial actual del recinto de la Feria de Cantón antes de la visita.
### Line 8 or Line 11?
La Línea 8 sigue siendo la línea principal de metro que recorre el complejo de exposiciones y sirve tanto a Xingangdong como a Pazhou.
La Línea 11 también sirve a Pazhou y puede ser particularmente útil para los viajeros que vienen de áreas conectadas a la red de la línea circular de Guangzhou o la Estación de Ferrocarril del Este de Guangzhou.
La ruta correcta depende de dónde empieces. No le digas a todos los visitantes que usen la Línea 8 si la Línea 11 proporciona la ruta actual más sencilla.
Area A, B, C or D?
Before leaving the hotel, identify the exhibition area or hall you actually need.
The Canton Fair Complex includes Areas A, B, C and D.
The difference matters because walking from the wrong side of the complex can add unnecessary time to an already large exhibition day.
Use this orientation:
Areas A and D
Xingangdong is usually the most practical metro station.
Area B
Pazhou is normally the most practical station.
Area C
Pazhou is normally the most practical station.
Your product category may change between Canton Fair phases and exhibition sessions.
Do not assume that a company or product category will always remain in the same hall.
Check the CURRENT Canton Fair exhibition map before travel.
Opciones de transporte para la Feria de Cantón comparadas
La Feria crea un problema de transporte inusual: el transporte público puede ser más rápido para una visita a un solo lugar, mientras que un vehículo dedicado se vuelve más útil cuando la Feria se combina con otras paradas de negocios.
| Mejor para | Ventaja principal | Principal desventaja | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Hotel → Feria → hotel | Evita la congestión del tráfico | Lleno en las horas punta de llegada / salida |
| Intercity de Guangdong | Ruta del aeropuerto o regional conectada → Pazhou | Conexión rápida para rutas adecuadas | Depende del horario / estación |
| Taxi oficial | Un viaje directo | Puerta a puerta | Tráfico de eventos + áreas designadas de recogida |
| DiDi | Viajes directos independientes | Destino digital / estimación de tarifa | Zonas de recogida y restricciones de eventos |
| Transporte de hotel | Huéspedes en hoteles participantes | Servicio directo centrado en la feria | Horario específico del hotel |
| Cómo gestionamos un día en Simatai | Feria + reuniones / fábrica / cena / aeropuerto | Mismo vehículo en un itinerario con múltiples paradas | Coste más alto + aún sujeto a controles de tráfico de eventos |
Si todo tu día de trabajo es: hotel → Feria de Cantón → hotel el metro puede ser el transporte más sencillo.
Si el itinerario es: aeropuerto → Feria de Cantón → reunión con proveedor → cena → hotel el valor de un vehículo asignado se vuelve mucho más fuerte.
From Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to the Canton Fair
There are several practical rail and road options from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to the Canton Fair Complex.
Do not repeat the full T1 / T2 / T3 airport guide here.
Guangzhou Airport Transfer Guide →
Option 1: Metro
From airport terminals with direct Metro Line 3 access, travel south toward central Guangzhou and transfer at Kecun to Line 8.
Continue to:
Xingangdong
or:
Pazhou
depending on the exhibition area.
Recent official Canton Fair guidance uses this route for airport-to-complex metro travel.
The exact airport station depends on your terminal.
For T1 / T2 / T3 terminal-specific information, use the Guangzhou Airport Transfer Guide.
Option 2: Guangdong Intercity Railway
Current official Guangzhou Canton Fair guidance also identifies Guangdong Intercity rail service between the Baiyun Airport transport network and Pazhou.
For travelers whose terminal and timetable align with the service, this can avoid the central Guangzhou metro transfer.
Schedules and through-running patterns can change.
Check the current:
- Guangdong Intercity schedule
- Railway 12306 information where applicable
- airport station
- Pazhou arrival information
before travel.
Option 3: Canton Fair Airport Shuttle
During Canton Fair sessions, dedicated airport shuttle services may operate between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and the exhibition complex.
These services are session-specific.
Check the current Canton Fair transportation notice for the current session.
Option 4: Private Airport Pickup + Canton Fair
A private airport pickup becomes more useful when the Fair is only the first part of the schedule.
Example:
Baiyun Airport → Canton Fair → hotel
or:
Baiyun Airport → hotel → Canton Fair → client dinner
or:
Baiyun Airport → Canton Fair → supplier meeting → hotel
The vehicle can carry luggage and remain assigned according to the confirmed service period.
However:
the driver must follow Canton Fair traffic controls and designated drop-off / pickup rules.
See Guangzhou Private Driver Options
From Guangzhou Railway Stations to the Canton Fair
| Starting station | Practical public-transport route |
|---|---|
| Guangzhou East Railway Station | Metro Line 11 directly to Pazhou |
| Guangzhou South Railway Station | Line 2 → Changgang → Line 8 → Pazhou / Xingangdong |
| Guangzhou Railway Station | Line 2 → Changgang → Line 8 → Pazhou / Xingangdong |
| Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station | Line 12 → Julong → Line 8 → Pazhou / Xingangdong |
Guangzhou East Railway Station has become particularly convenient for Canton Fair access because Line 11 reaches Pazhou directly.
Rail networks continue to expand, so verify the current metro route before future Fair sessions.
From Your Guangzhou Hotel to the Canton Fair
The correct transport depends more on the hotel's exact location than on the hotel name or star rating.
Hotel near Line 8 or Line 11
Metro is often the simplest option.
Hotel in Tianhe
Depending on the exact location, connect toward:
Kecun → Line 8
or use Line 11 where convenient.
Hotel near Pazhou
Walking, hotel shuttle or a short local journey may be simpler than keeping a private vehicle all day.
Hotel farther from the Fair
Compare:
metro vs taxi / DiDi vs dedicated vehicle
based on the rest of the day's schedule.
Does Your Hotel Run a Canton Fair Shuttle?
Some Guangzhou hotels operate complimentary or scheduled shuttle buses to the Canton Fair during exhibition periods.
This can be very convenient if:
- the hotel participates - the departure time fits your schedule - the return timetable works for you
Hotel shuttle service is not universal.
Always confirm the current Fair-session schedule directly with the hotel.
Taxi and DiDi at the Canton Fair
Taxi and DiDi can be useful for direct hotel-to-Fair transportation, but pickup after the exhibition requires more planning than an ordinary city ride.
Large Canton Fair sessions may use:
- designated taxi boarding areas
- designated ride-hailing pickup zones
- temporary electronic geofencing
- temporary road controls
- restricted stopping areas
This means the place where your vehicle drops you in the morning may not be the place where it can collect you in the evening.
Follow the current event signage and transport notice.
A Private Driver Does Not Bypass Canton Fair Traffic Controls
A dedicated driver gives you continuity between stops.
It does not give the vehicle special permission to ignore road closures, electronic geofencing, parking restrictions or exhibition pickup rules.
During peak Fair traffic, metro can be faster than a car for a simple hotel-to-complex journey.
This is why transport should be chosen around the whole working day, not simply around the preference for a private vehicle.
Morning Arrival at the Canton Fair
Do not plan to arrive at the exhibition area at the exact time of your first supplier meeting.
Allow time for:
- transport
- station / drop-off walking
- security
- badge checks
- finding the correct area
- finding the correct hall
- finding the booth
The Canton Fair Complex is extremely large.
A wrong station, gate or exhibition area can add significant walking time.
For an important first meeting, build buffer into the transport plan.
Leaving the Canton Fair in the Evening
The end of the exhibition day is one of the busiest transport periods.
Metro stations, taxi areas and ride-hailing pickup points can all experience heavy demand.
Recent Canton Fair traffic plans have used special evening taxi and ride-hailing arrangements during peak departure periods.
For the current session:
follow the official transport signage rather than relying on a pickup point saved from a previous Fair.
If using a private driver:
the pickup point should be coordinated with the driver according to the current traffic-control rules.
Do not promise that the driver will wait immediately outside the exhibition gate.
Private Driver for the Canton Fair
A private driver is not automatically the best way to make one hotel-to-Canton-Fair journey.
Its advantage appears when the vehicle needs to remain part of the working schedule.
Typical examples include:
- airport pickup before the Fair
- luggage that needs to remain in the vehicle
- Fair + supplier meeting
- Fair + factory visit
- Fair + client dinner
- several buyers traveling together
- hotel change
- railway or airport drop-off after the Fair
- several business stops on the same day
The vehicle and driver remain assigned according to the confirmed service period.
DragonTrail provides English-language booking and schedule coordination.
Do not assume the driver is a fluent English-speaking business assistant, interpreter or guide.
View Guangzhou Private Driver Service →
When Does a Private Driver Make Sense?
Use the Metro if
- Your day is mainly hotel → Canton Fair → hotel
- Your hotel has practical metro access
- You are traveling light
- You want to avoid exhibition road congestion
- You do not need a vehicle waiting
Use Taxi or DiDi if
- You want a direct one-way journey
- Your schedule has only one or two simple rides
- You are comfortable using designated Fair pickup areas
- You do not need the same vehicle all day
Use a Private Driver if
- You arrive from the airport with luggage
- You have several business stops
- You are combining the Fair with supplier meetings
- You are combining the Fair with a factory visit
- You have several passengers moving together
- You need a vehicle assigned during the day
- You have a fixed airport / railway / dinner schedule afterward
Fair + Meetings + Factory Visit?
Once the Canton Fair is part of a multi-stop business schedule, the transport problem changes from "how do I reach Pazhou?" to "how do I move the whole day reliably?"
DragonTrail can arrange one vehicle and driver around the confirmed route.
See Guangzhou Private Driver Options
Going to a Factory After the Canton Fair?
Factory transportation is a separate planning problem because suppliers may be located outside central Guangzhou in places such as Foshan, Dongguan or other industrial areas.
Do not attempt to plan a factory visit from only the company name.
Exact factory address and required arrival time are needed.
Does Buyer Badge Collection Affect Your Transport Plan?
Yes, especially on your first Canton Fair day.
Overseas buyers should complete the official pre-registration process and confirm the current badge-collection procedure before traveling to the exhibition complex.
Recent Canton Fair sessions have offered badge collection at selected transport hubs such as:
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- Guangzhou South Railway Station
- Pazhou Ferry Terminal
- designated locations outside the exhibition complex
Locations and operating hours are session-specific.
Check the current official Canton Fair Buyer Badge information before travel.
Paying for Guangzhou Metro
Guangzhou Metro has expanded support for international visitors.
Current Guangzhou Fair guidance states that eligible:
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- JCB
bank cards can be used within the metro payment system.
Alipay and WeChat payment options are also widely used.
Card compatibility can vary, so international travelers should still keep a backup payment method.
Arriving from Hong Kong via Pazhou Ferry Terminal
Pazhou Ferry Terminal provides another international-arrival route close to the Canton Fair Complex, including services connected with Hong Kong.
For travelers whose ferry schedule works, the exhibition complex is within the wider Pazhou area.
Ferry routes, immigration services and timetables are dynamic.
Check the current official ferry information before travel.
What to Send Before Booking Canton Fair Transportation
Send:
- Canton Fair phase and date
- Passenger count
- Hotel name and address
- Exhibition area / hall if known
- Planned arrival time at the Fair
- Planned departure time
- Airport or railway details if included
- Luggage quantity
- Any supplier meeting addresses
- Any factory addresses
- Dinner / evening destination if known
- Final drop-off
Exact addresses and required arrival times matter more than district names.
Do not build a business transport route from:
"factory in Foshan"
or:
"meeting in Guangzhou"
alone.
Example: Canton Fair + Business Stops
08:00 Hotel pickup
09:00 Canton Fair
15:30 Leave exhibition area
16:30 Supplier meeting
18:30 Client dinner
21:00 Hotel return
This is an example only.
Actual timing depends on:
- exhibition area
- current Fair traffic controls
- meeting address
- traffic
- parking
- supplier location
Where Does the Driver Wait During the Canton Fair?
The vehicle cannot normally remain immediately outside an exhibition entrance for the entire day.
The driver must use a legal parking or waiting area and return to the current designated pickup point when required.
During major Canton Fair sessions, traffic authorities may change:
- waiting areas
- pickup points
- road access
- parking
- ride-hailing zones
DragonTrail should coordinate the pickup according to the current day's restrictions.
Do not promise curbside waiting at the exhibition gate.
¿Necesitas un vehículo para tu día de negocios en la Feria de Cantón?
DragonTrail puede organizar un vehículo privado y conductor para itinerarios que combinen la Feria de Cantón con recogida en el aeropuerto, reuniones con proveedores, visitas a fábricas, cenas con clientes o paradas adicionales.
Envía las direcciones exactas y los horarios requeridos y podemos comprobar si la ruta propuesta es realista.
Conductor privado significa vehículo + conductor con coordinación en inglés por DragonTrail. Los servicios de interpretación, guía con licencia y asistente de negocios son independientes a menos que se organicen específicamente.
Ver servicio de conductor privado en GuangzhouSolicitar un presupuesto de conductor
Preguntas frecuentes sobre el transporte en la Feria de Cantón
- Las principales estaciones son Xingangdong y Pazhou en la Línea 8 del Metro. Pazhou también es atendida por la Línea 11. Xingangdong se usa comúnmente para las Áreas A y D, mientras que Pazhou suele ser más conveniente para las Áreas B y C. Consulta el mapa actual de la Feria de Cantón para conocer tu sala y entrada exactas.
- Depende de la zona de exposición que necesites. Las guías oficiales recientes de la Feria de Cantón generalmente dirigen a las Áreas A y D a través de Xingangdong y a las Áreas B y C a través de Pazhou. Siempre revisa el mapa del recinto de la sesión actual porque los arreglos de entrada y seguridad pueden cambiar.
- Las opciones de transporte público incluyen la Línea 3 del Metro con un transbordo a la Línea 8 en Kecun, y los servicios actuales de Guangdong Intercity hacia Pazhou donde el horario y la estación del aeropuerto se ajusten a tu terminal. También pueden operar autobuses lanzadera del aeropuerto durante el evento. Taxi, DiDi y transferencia privada son opciones adicionales.
- La guía oficial actual de la Feria de Cantón de Guangzhou identifica el servicio de tren interurbano de Guangdong entre la red de transporte del Aeropuerto de Baiyun y Pazhou. La estación exacta del aeropuerto y el horario deben verificarse para tu terminal de vuelo y fecha de viaje.
- La Línea 11 del Metro proporciona una conexión ferroviaria directa desde la Estación de Ferrocarril del Este de Guangzhou a Pazhou, lo que hace que Guangzhou East sea particularmente conveniente para acceder a la Feria de Cantón.
- Para un día sencillo de hotel-a-Feria-a-hotel, el metro suele ser más predecible porque evita la congestión del tráfico alrededor de la zona de la exposición. Un conductor privado se vuelve más útil cuando la Feria se combina con recogida en el aeropuerto, reuniones, visitas a fábricas, equipaje, cenas u otras paradas.
- Sí. El vehículo puede permanecer asignado durante el período de servicio confirmado, pero el conductor debe esperar en un área de estacionamiento legal o designada en lugar de permanecer directamente fuera de una entrada de la exposición. La ubicación de recogida puede cambiar según los controles de tráfico actuales de la Feria.
- No siempre. Durante los períodos ocupados de la Feria de Cantón, Guangzhou puede introducir áreas designadas de recogida de vehículos de alquiler, controles de tráfico temporales o geoperimetraje electrónico. Sigue la señalización actual del evento y la ubicación de recogida que se muestra en la aplicación.
- Algunos hoteles de Guangzhou operan servicios de autobuses lanzadera durante los períodos de exposición. La disponibilidad, los horarios de salida y los horarios de retorno son específicos de cada hotel, por lo que confirma directamente con tu hotel para la sesión actual de la Feria.
- Sí, pero la viabilidad depende de la hora a la que salgas de la Feria y de la dirección exacta de la fábrica. Las fábricas de los proveedores pueden estar en Guangzhou, Foshan, Dongguan u otras áreas circundantes, por lo que se debe verificar la ruta desde la dirección exacta antes de confirmar el horario.
- No asumas que todos los conductores hablan inglés con fluidez. DragonTrail proporciona servicios de reserva y coordinación de horarios en inglés. Los servicios de interpretación, guía y asistente de negocios son requisitos separados a menos que se hayan organizado específicamente.
Official Canton Fair Transport References
Canton Fair transport arrangements can change by session, especially airport shuttles, metro service levels, buyer-registration locations, road restrictions and taxi or ride-hailing pickup points.
Key information in this guide was checked against current Canton Fair, Guangzhou government and public-transport sources.
- Canton Fair official website
- China Foreign Trade Centre / Canton Fair buyer guides
- Guangzhou Municipal Government / Guangzhou International
- Guangzhou Metro
- Guangdong Intercity Railway
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Last checked: September 2026