As the 138th Canton Fair kicks off, Guangzhou is rolling out exclusive shopping discounts and instant tax refund services across the city. It's shopping time!
Canton Fair Complex (廣交會場館內)
For the first time, a Tax Refund Zone has been set up inside the venue, offering "instant tax refund" services for overseas buyers.
Buyers must meet three requirements: be eligible for a tax refund, have obtained a VAT invoice and refund form, and provide credit card pre-authorization. They can then receive up to 9% tax back on the spot.
Location: Glass House, East of Central Platform (near Area B), Canton Fair Complex
cdf Guangzhou Downtown Duty-Free Shop (廣州市內免稅店)
From now until November 30, customers can enjoy the following benefits: 20% OFF on a wide range of duty-free items; 10% OFF on duty-free electronics; blockbuster deals with discounts of up to 48% OFF on selected popular items. Customers can enjoy an additional discount of up to 100 yuan when paying with Alipay+.
Present a valid Canton Fair exhibitor ID badge to receive a complimentary "Guangzhou-style Traditional Gift." The shop also actively promotes the "instant tax refund" policy and provides English shopping guides and foreign currency exchange services.
More details:
Guide to shopping at Guangzhou's first downtown duty-free store
Guangzhou downtown duty free shop
Location: 1F, Guangzhou Friendship Store (International Finance Center), 5 Zhujiang West Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Parc Central (天環)
Show your Canton Fair ID badge at the B2 Concierge to unlock a VIP card, a free one-day metro pass, and shopping or dining vouchers.
Tax refunds can be processed at the B3 refund point, which offers a 50 yuan dining voucher for successful refunds. Over 40 refund-partner stores, including DJI, Gentle Monster, and Anine Bing, are participating.
More details: One-Stop Tax Refund: How to claim purchases from 600+ Guangzhou stores in minutes
Location: No.218 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Teem Mall (天河城)
From October 12 to November 9, customers can claim an 80 yuan coupon with the certificate of the 138th Canton Fair at the service center, which can be used for a single purchase of over 600 yuan. Specific credit card discounts are available at the same time.
Departing passengers who purchase tax-refunded goods may apply for a tax refund with invoices at the customer service center.
Location: No.208 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Guangbuy Department Store Tianhe Zhongyi Branch (廣百百貨天河中怡店)
Present your ID badge at the Service Desk on the 5th Floor to receive a Guangzhou-themed gift and claim a 100 yuan coupon. Enjoy an immediate 100 yuan discount for purchases of department store items totaling 1000 yuan or more after discounts.
Location: Tianhe Zhongyi Branch, No.200 Tianhe Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou
Reporter | Dai Bosi
Photo | Canton Fair, cdf Guangzhou Downtown Duty-Free Shop, Parc Central
Editor | Hu Nan, James Campion, Shen He
