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Canton Fair Packages Guided

The Canton Fair, also known as the China Import and Export Fair, is one of the largest and oldest trade fairs in the world. Held biannually in Guangzhou, China, it attracts thousands of exhibitors and buyers from around the globe. With its comprehensive exhibition categories, ranging from electronics and machinery to textiles and household goods, the fair serves as a crucial platform for international trade. Since its inception in 1957, the Canton Fair has played a vital role in promoting China’s foreign trade and economic cooperation, facilitating business exchanges, and fostering friendship between China and the world.

DEPART AUCKLAND PRIOR TO CANTON FAIR PHASE START DATE

You will be met on arrival at Guangzhou Airport and transferred by private vehicle to your four-star accommodation for the next five nights.. This gives you a day to refresh and familiarise yourself with the area.

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

What's Included?

Return private vehicle transfers between Guangzhou Airport and the hotel

Five nights accommodation at our recommended four star hotel
Buffet breakfast daily
Dinners daily
Canton Fair Buyers Badge
(Collected from the Hotel)
Return coach transfers from the hotel to the site each day of the Fair
Detailed pre-departure information pack
Services of your tour host

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Guangzhou

  • Meet and transferred by private transfer to 4 star hotel Time to freshen up
  • Meet host for orientation walk and collection of Canton fair Buyer Badge
  • Dinner and drinks at local eatery

Day 2: Canton Fair

  • Breakfast
  • Transfer to Canton fair
  • Host escorted walk around the fair to familiarize you with the layout and how things work
  • Free roam through the fair
  • Transfer back to hotel
  • Dinner

Day 3-5: Canton Fair

  • Breakfast
  • Transfer to Canton fair
  • Free roam through the fair
  • Transfer back to hotel
  • Dinner

Day 6: Last Canton Fair day and Departure

  • Breakfast
  • Transfer to Canton fair
  • Free roam through the fair
  • Vendors have samples and products on sale.
  • Canton Fair Finishes at 12pm
  • Transfer to Hotel
  • Checkout
  • Free afternoon
  • Transfer to the Airport or to next city if add on package

Canton Fair Pricing Phase 1, 2 or 3

Price from $2295 NZD per person twin share
Single Supplement from $1244 NZD per person

Add on packages 2024

Explore three optional add-ons now available. Beyond the bi-annual Canton Fair, there are three other prime destinations for sourcing products directly from manufacturers in China:
Shenzhen: Known as China’s electronics hub.
Foshan: Renowned as the epicenter of furniture manufacturing.
Yiwu: Home to the world’s largest small commodities market, boasting 75,000 booths.

Canton Fair Phase 1 - Shenzhen Add On

Start: 12 October
End: 15 October

Canton Fair Phase 2 - Shenzhen Add On

Start: 20 October
End: 23 October

Canton Fair Phase 1 - Shenzhen Add On

Start: 28 October
End: 31 October

Pricing:

Price from $950 NZD per person twin share
Single Supplement from $570 NZD per person

Prices are per person based on twin share. If you want a room by yourself add the single supplement price.

Pricing and Hotels may vary based on availability at the time of booking.

Location:

Canton Fair Phase 1 - Foshan Add On

Start: 12 October
End: 15 October

Canton Fair Phase 2 - Foshan Add On

Start: 20 October
End: 23 October

Canton Fair Phase 1 - Foshan Add On

Start: 28 October
End: 31 October

Pricing:

Price from $745 NZD per person twin share
Single Supplement from $356 NZD per person

Prices are per person based on twin share. If you want a room by yourself add the single supplement price.

Pricing and Hotels may vary based on availability at the time of booking.

Location:

Canton Fair Phase 1 - Yiwu Add On (5 Nights)

Start: 12 October
End: 15 October
Price from $2595 NZD per person twin share
Single Supplement from $1246 NZD per person

Canton Fair Phase 2 - Yiwu Add On (4 Nights)

Start: 20 October
End: 23 October
Price from $2295 NZD per person twin share
Single Supplement from $986 NZD per person

Canton Fair Phase 1 - Yiwu Add On (3 Nights)

Start: 28 October
End: 31 October
Price from $1895 NZD per person twin share
Single Supplement from $734 NZD per person

Pricing:

Please see pricing for different Phases of the Canton Fair on the left

Prices are per person based on twin share. If you want a room by yourself add the single supplement price.

Pricing and Hotels may vary based on availability at the time of booking.

Location:

Canton Fair Pre-Registration & Badges

Note: The following may change as the official advice for the October 2024 Canton Fair has not yet been released. 

PRE-REGISTRATION

The first step is to Pre-Register for the Canton Fair. This puts you in their system so that you can then apply for your Badge and also the Invitation letter.

To Register, go here https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/customPages/buyerGuide

Guide on registering view here

CANTON FAIR BADGE

Overseas Buyers attending the Canton Fair require a badge to get into the fair.

After completing pre-registration, overseas new buyers can collect the first Buyer Badge for free at alternative registration offices such as Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and designated hotels in Guangzhou. You will be staying in a designated hotel so this will make the process much easier.

INVITATION LETTER

In the portal, there is an option to apply for an invitation letter. Follow the instructions and apply. this is very important as you will require this letter when you apply for the visa to China.

CANTON FAIR OVERSEAS BUYERS INFORMATION

To get the latest information and to Register, please visit the official website for the Canton Fair.

https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/customPages/buyerGuide

China Visa

There are 4 steps to go through to get a Visa to enter China for the Canton Fair. Before you apply, you will require the Invitation letter for the Canton Fair.

All steps and guidance from the China Embassy is here

http://nz.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/visa/qze002/qze006/

CHINA ONLINE VISA APPLICATION FORM

Complete the Onlive visa Application form. this normally takes about 30-40mins.

All the instructions and the link to the form are on the China Embassy Website

HTTP://NZ.CHINA-EMBASSY.GOV.CN/ENG/LSFW/VISA/QZE002/QZE006/QZE007/202008/T20200801_965998.HTM

APPOINTMENT FOR VISA SUBMISSION

After completing China Visa Online Application Form, you need to book an appointment for visa application submission to the consular office through the Appointment for Visa Application Submission website. 

https://avas.mfa.gov.cn/qzyyCoCommonController.do?yyindex&locale=en_USavas.cs.mfa.gov.cn

SUBMISSION OF VISA APPLICATION

There are 2 ways to ways to submit your Visa Application.

Submit in Person by the Applicant
Submit via Post or Courier (Handling Service Fee Applies)

Make sure that if you are doing it in person, you have made an appointment. You will get your fingerprints taken while you are there.

This generally requires you to be at the China Consulate prior to the 9am opening. It usually means that you will be in a queue from 8am to get in. 

PAYMENT AND COLLECTION

There are 2 ways to ways to submit your Visa Application.

Submit in Person by the Applicant
Submit via Post or Courier (Handling Service Fee Applies)

Make sure that if you are doing it in person, you have made an appointment. You will get your fingerprints taken while you are there.

This generally requires you to be at the China Consulate prior to the 9am opening. It usually means that you will be in a queue from 8am to get in.