2017 Autumn Fair: Oct. 15 – Nov. 04
China Import and Export Fair (CIEF), also known as the Canton Fair, was originated in the spring of 1957 and held in Guangzhou every spring and autumn. During the history of 122 sessions, it has borne the record among the international comprehensive trade fairs, with the longest history, the highest level, the largest scale, the most attendances, the most complete varieties of goods and the highest business turnover.
The Canton Fair is composed of 48 trading delegations, including thousands of foreign trade companies, factories, scientific research institutions, foreign invested enterprises, wholly foreign-owned enterprises, private enterprises, all of which are of good credibility and strong financial capability.
Elites of business people visit Guangzhou to trade and communicate in various ways and provide a great deal of chances of commerce. In spite of the traditional negotiation against samples, the fair adds online way of trade. Based on export trade, it also deals with the import trade, economic and technological cooperation and exchanges, as well as commodity inspection, insurance, transportation, advertising, consultation, etc.
Covering an exhibition area of 118 hectares (1.18 million square meters), the 121st session of CIEF in 2017 spring offered 60,233 stands, which attracted 24,514 enterprises at home and abroad . The export turnover of about 28.08 billion USD surely would make great contribution to the development of foreign trade of China. The coming 122nd Canton Fair in the autumn of 2017 is expected to be more promising and magnificent.
Visa Application
Take the official invitation issued by the CIEF (China Import and Export Fair) to the Embassy or Consulate General of China to apply the visa to Guangzhou.
Canton Fair Invitation
If you hold an Invitation Card, you could apply for a visa to China, and get registered and free entry badge to the Fair. There are two kinds of Invitation Card for visitors. One is called E-invitation Card and the other is Paper Invitation Card. The invitation card can be applied before March 30th (Spring Fair) and before September 30th (Autumn Fair).
Paper Invitation Card: This type of invitation card is a precondition for the Canton Fair visitors applying for visa to China. One card can be shared by three representatives from the same company. A copied one is invalid. It is sent in the way of mailing.
E-invitation Card: Another type of official invitation extended by the Fair. A copied one is valid and can be shared by a group of representatives from the same company. It is sent by email.
To better serve overseas buyers, and provide easy pass for their Chinese visa application, necessary information including Buyer's Name, Nationality, Company Name & address will be requested to list on the invitation, please be kindly noted.Overseas buyers could apply for invitation card through the following ways:
Applying an E-Invitation Card: Trough BEST (Buyer E-Service Tool)
Old Buyer: http://invitation.cantonfair.org.cn/BuyerUser/BuyserLogin
New Buyer: http://invitation.cantonfair.org.cn/BuyerUser/RegisterUser
Applying Paper Invitation Card with the following organizations:
1. International Liaison Department, China Foreign Trade Center
Add: No. 382, Middle Yuejiang Road, Guangzhou 510335, China
Tel: 4000-888-999(Mainland China) 86-20-28-888-999(Outside Mainland China)
Fax: 86-20-28-395-166
E-mail: info@cantonfair.org.cn
2. The Economic & Commercial Counselor's Office of the Embassy (Consulate) of China in your region
3. Canton Fair Hong Kong Customer Service Center
4. Chinese foreign trade corporations (enterprises) with whom you are business-related
5. Overseas organizations cooperating with China Foreign Trade Cente
Registration and Entry to Canton Fair
Registration should be done in person before the Fair starts. All the participants should take their Buyer Cards to register at the Fair Hall or some appointed hotels in the city, and follow certain rules to enter the exhibition hall.
Registration should be done by participants in person on arrival in Guangzhou before entering the Canton Fair, since it is unavailable online. Access to the Fair is granted only to those with confirmed Buyer Card, so please do keep it well and take it whenever you want to enter the Fair Hall. Usually exhibitors will not bargain with buyers without Buyer Card. If you forget to bring the Card or lost it, re-application will cost you 200 RMB/card as service fee.
Besides the registration office in China Import and Export Fair Complex, visitors can also register in the following 31 appointed hotels:
Asia International Hotel
Best Western GZ Baiyun Hotel
Chateau Star River
Chime Long Hotel
China Hotel(A Marriott Hotel)
China Mayors' Tower
Dong Fang Hotel
Foshan Crowne Plaza
Garden Hotel
Grand International Hotel
Grand Royal Hotel
Guangdong Victory Hotel
Guangzhou Hotel
Holiday Inn City Center Guangzhou
Hotel Landmark Canton
Jianguo Hotel Guangzhou
New Mainland Hotel
Ocean Hotel
Panyu Hotel
Ramada Pearl Hotel GZ
Ramada Plaza Guangzhou
Regal Palace Hotel
Riverside Hotel
Rosedale Hotel & Suites Guangzhou
Royal Mediterranean Hotel
Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou
Star Hotel
The Phoenix City Hotel Guangzhou
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Guangzhou
The Westin Hotel
White Swan Hotel
Note:
1. Personal documents include: H.K. / Macao Home-return Permit or I.D. Card, Taiwan Compatriot Travel Certificate, Overseas Passport, valid documents for overseas Chinese or a Chinese passport with the valid overseas employment visa valid for over one year.
2. The personal photo is 5cm X 4cm.
Product Catalogue of 122nd FairPhase I: Oct. 15th ~19th, 2017Phase II: Oct. 23rd ~27th, 2017Phase III: Nov. 31st ~ 4th, 2017 Electronics & Household Electrical Appliances
Transport to Guangzhou
International flights should be the most convenient way. If there is no direct flight from your region, you can choose to fly to Beijing, Shanghai or Hong Kong first. Beijing and Shanghai offer half-hour flights to Guangzhou. If Hong Kong is your entry city, you can easily get to Guangzhou by air, train, or bus.
Please Note Indian Nationals Travelling Via Hongkong Need to Apply for Hongkong PAR before Travel.
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Enter the Canton FairThe following information is just for your convenience and reference:
1. Information Counter
Overseas Buyers could get fair layout at information Counter.
If you have questions, please remember that CIEF Information Counters are open for your convenience in the Pearl Promenade opposite Hall 02 or Hall 10, CIECF Pazhou Complex.
2. Find Exhibitors
Overseas Buyers could get a free Directory of CIEF’s Exhibitors with the invitation card at the Bulletin Distribution Counter
Besides, Overseas Buyers could search for exhibitors and their booth numbers at Exhibitors + Products or through Canton Fair CD-Rom
3. Security Clew
Since no smoking is allowed in the halls, you can go to the smoking area when necessary. Keep your personal property well. If there is any problem, please ask Security Section of CIEF Security Office for help.
Location: Room 05, 1/F, Hall 23, CIEF Pazhou Complex
Tel: Pazhou Complex: 86-20-89131203
Warm Reminder : Guangzhou Metro Started Strict Security Check from Today
The new security check measure will be implemented in three phrases. In the first phrase starting tomorrow, the check time will last from 9:30 am until the end of the service.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the metro stations earlier than usual as the security check will lengthen wait times.
Source: travelchinaguide.com
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