Welcome to the 99th Session of Chinese Export Commodities Fair

Chinese Export Commodities Fair, also called Canton Fair, is held twice a year in Spring and Autumn since it was inaugurated in the Spring of 1957. It is China's largest trade fair of the highest level, of the most complete varieties and of the largest attendance and business turnover. Preserving its traditions, the Fair is a comprehensive and multi-functional event of international importance.

Phase I Apr. 15-20, 2008 9:30 - 18:00
Phase II Apr. 15-20, 2008 9:30 - 18:00

Venue:
Canton Fair Pazhou Complex(No.380, Yuejiang zhong Road, Guangzhou)
Canton Fair Liuhua Complex(No.117, Liuhua Road, Guangzhou)

Exhibits:
Industrial Products and Medicines & Health Care, Textiles & Garments
Consumer Goods, Gifts

About the 103rd Canton Fair

Approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, the 103rd Canton Fair will be held simultaneously in Pazhou Complex and Liuhua Complex during 15-20 and 25-30 April 2008 in Guangzhou, China. We estimate that nearly 200,000 buyers from over 200 countries and regions will gather in Guangzhou to exchange information and procure products. Over 150 of world's top 250 retailers are expected to attend the Canton Fair to make procurement.

The exhibition space of National Pavilion will be expanded to about 825,000 M2, with 10,767 stands increased. 15,000 top Chinese domestic exhibitors with best reputation and strong competitiveness will participate and show their exhibits in 34 sections, covering Industrial Products and Medicine & Health Care, Textiles & Garments, Consumer Goods, Gifts.

The International Pavilion, with an exhibition space of 15,000 M2, will be set up from 15 to 20 April in Pazhou Complex and attract famous enterprises all over the world to participate. The exhibits will focus on consumer goods, and supplemented by industrial products. This pavilion will be organized according to an exhibition mode that features both industry specialization and national / regional exhibition sections.

The Canton Fair boasts the functions of import and export trade, providing a best platform for international business communities to trade with China. Worldwide professionals from industrial and business circles are welcome to negotiate business or participate as exhibitors in the Canton Fair.

	China Hotel By Marriott Guangzhou Only internationally managed 5-star hotel in Guangzhou Across from Canton Trade Fair center Shuttle bus service from and to the Fair.

	Asia International Hotel Guangzhou Only 15 minutes from the airport and just 10 minutes from the railway, 15 minutes' taxi drive to Canton Fair's Liuhua Complex. Shuttle bus service from and to the Fair.

	White Swan Hotel Guangzhou Located on the historical Shamian Island, overlooking the famed Pearl River and facing the White Swan Pool The Hotel is only 6 km from the center of the city, 39 km from the New Baiyun Airport, km from the railway station and 3 km from the port. Shuttle bus service from and to the Fair.
	The Phoenix City Hotel Guangzhou Situated in a beautiful natural environment, with Phoenix Mountain at its back and Greenery Lake in the front. Shuttle bus service from and to the Fair.

	Bai Yun Hotel Guangzhou 36 kilometers away from the New Baiyun Airport and three kilometers away from the Railway Statio CECF Complex (Liuhua Lu Road): 3.5 km New CECF Complex (Pazhou): 25 km Shuttle bus service from and to the Fair.

	Rosedale Hotel Guangzhou 8-minute drive from the port with regular boats to Hong Kong, 15-minutes from the railway station and 1-hour from the international airport. Shuttle bus service from and to the Fair.

	Liu Hua Hotel Guangzhou It is about 6-kilometers from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to the hotel. Next to the Gaungzhou Railway Station. Within walking distance to the Chinese Export Commodities Fair(Liuhua complex). Shuttle bus service from and to the Fair.