Prepare for the Canton Fair like a serious buyer
Confirm your phase, buyer badge, hotel area, booth strategy, supplier questions, and post-fair follow-up before you arrive in Guangzhou.
Fair Visit Readiness
58%- Apps Installed Alipay, WeChat
- Payment Methods Verified
- eSIM / VPN Prepared
- Hotel Address in Chinese
Who This Hub Is For
For overseas buyers who want the fair to produce clear supplier decisions, not just a stack of brochures.
First-Time Buyers
Understand phases, badge setup, registration, and what to expect on fair days.
Small Importers
Build a focused visit plan that fits realistic MOQs, samples, and budgets.
Wholesale Buyers
Compare suppliers across booths using consistent questions and notes.
Follow-Up Teams
Turn booth conversations into quotes, sample requests, and quality checks.
Start Here Before You Book
These are the decisions that shape your whole Guangzhou visit.
Canton Fair Buyer Badge and Registration Guide for First-Time Visitors
Prepare registration details, badge timing, documents, confirmations, and arrival-day checks before traveling to Guangzhou.
Supplier Questions to Ask at the Canton Fair
Prepare the questions that help you compare MOQ, samples, pricing, lead time, payment terms, certificates, and follow-up.
Canton Fair Phase 1, 2, and 3 Explained
Understand which phase matches your product category before booking flights or hotels.
Canton Fair Guide for First-Time Overseas Buyers
Phases, buyer badge basics, booth planning, supplier questions, and follow-up.
Best Area to Stay in Guangzhou for the Canton Fair
How to choose a hotel area with practical fair access and better evening logistics.
Prepare the decisions that matter before you enter the halls.
The fair gets much easier when your phase, route, supplier notes, and follow-up questions are ready.
Fair Prep Progress
- Confirm product phase Match your category to Phase 1, 2, or 3.
- Prepare buyer registration Passport details, business cards, and company info.
- Choose hotel area Prioritize access to Pazhou and metro routes.
- Create booth note template Record MOQ, price, samples, lead time, and contact.
- Prepare supplier questions Ask each supplier the same comparison questions.
- Plan post-fair follow-up Schedule quote, sample, and QC conversations quickly.
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Canton Fair FAQs
Which Canton Fair phase should I attend?
Choose the phase that matches your product category before booking flights or hotels.
Where should I stay for the Canton Fair?
Prioritize practical access to Pazhou, metro connections, and evening food options over room size alone.
Should I prepare supplier questions before the fair?
Yes. Using the same questions at each booth makes comparison and follow-up much easier.