140th Canton Fair Opens Oct 15, Marking 70th Anniversary
At a Sept 18 State Council Information Office briefing, officials said the 140th Canton Fair will run in three phases in Guangzhou from Oct 15 to Nov 4, marking the event's 70th anniversary. Guangzhou is upgrading services across history, present and future dimensions: airlines offering dedicated discounts, dedicated channels at the airport and Pazhou port, dedicated bus and metro timetables, more than 2,000 taxis and ride-hailing vehicles dispatched daily, RMB 20 million in dining vouchers, complimentary one-day tours for overseas buyers, more than 16,000 merchants accepting foreign cards, and over 1,750 shops offering departure tax refunds. Guangdong is rolling out 29 upgrade measures and…
Impact and considerations
The Canton Fair is one of China's largest international trade exhibitions; its transport, payment and tax-refund upgrades directly affect exhibitors' and buyers' travel arrangements and on-site transaction efficiency.
Key points
- The 140th Canton Fair will be held in three phases in Guangzhou from Oct 15 to Nov 4.
- This edition marks the fair's 70th anniversary.
- Guangzhou dispatches more than 2,000 taxis and ride-hailing vehicles daily, with dedicated channels at the airport and Pazhou port.
- RMB 20 million in dining vouchers and complimentary one-day tours for overseas buyers are being offered.
- More than 16,000 merchants accept foreign cards and over 1,750 shops offer departure tax refunds.
- Guangdong is rolling out 29 upgrade measures and more than 6,800 foreign-currency exchange points.
- Guangzhou has designed three themed itineraries: Fashion Guangzhou, Vitality Guangzhou and Everyday-Life Guangzhou.
Sources and time
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- 中国旅游新闻网
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- First source publication
- 18 Sept 2026, 08:00
- Page published
- 18 Sept 2026, 22:06
- Last updated
- 18 Sept 2026, 08:00
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- China Tourism News：广交会迎来70周年 三个维度展现独特魅力-中国旅游新闻网Document (opens in a new tab)Primary source · zh · Published 18 Sept 2026, 08:00