The 140th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, will be held in three phases from October 15 to November 4 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, in southern China. For international buyers, choosing a hotel with convenient transport, registration assistance, business facilities and comfortable dining options can make a busy exhibition schedule easier to manage.
Here are four hotels offering services tailored to Canton Fair visitors, from riverside hospitality in central Guangzhou to airport access and quieter retreats.
White Swan Hotel: Riverside views and convenient fair transfers
Located by the Pearl River in Guangzhou's historic Liwan District, White Swan Hotel has welcomed international business travelers since 1983. During the Canton Fair, guests can enjoy executive rooms with river or city views, plus a riverside barbecue dinner. A boat service to the Canton Fair Complex departs at 8:30 a.m. daily, with a buffet breakfast served on board; the service is available during Phases I and II. Complimentary shuttle buses provide another convenient option. Bilingual Canton Fair guides and registration assistance are also available at the hotel.
Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun Airport: Airport convenience and business facilities
Just a five-minute walk from Terminal 3 at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun Airport is a practical choice for buyers with tight flight schedules. A complimentary shuttle connects the hotel with Terminal 2, while Baiyun Airport East Station is also about a five-minute walk away; trains to Pazhou take approximately 30 minutes. Dedicated shuttle services to the Canton Fair Complex are available during the fair. The hotel has 237 rooms, serves breakfast from 6:30 a.m. and offers a 24-hour fitness center, a spa and flexible meeting facilities, including a 700-square-meter pillarless ballroom.
Kempinski Residences Guangzhou: On-site buyer registration and spacious suites
At Kempinski Residences Guangzhou in Yuexiu District, overseas buyers can complete Canton Fair registration and certification procedures at a service point in the east wing of the hotel lobby during designated hours. A complimentary shuttle connects the hotel with the Canton Fair Complex in around 40 minutes, while a Tesla limousine service takes approximately 30 minutes. The hotel offers 261 rooms and suites starting at 43 square meters, with kitchen facilities and full-size refrigerators. Guests can also enjoy Cantonese dim sum, international dining and a 25-meter indoor heated swimming pool. Shuttle seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Narada Guangzhou · China: Fair-day shuttle service and extra guest privileges
Narada Guangzhou · China offers Canton Fair visitors a scheduled shuttle to the Canton Fair Complex, departing from the hotel lobby at 8 a.m. and returning at 5 p.m. Guests must book the service at least two days in advance. The hotel's 314 rooms overlook lakes or mountains, offering a quieter setting after a busy day of business meetings. Fair-specific guest privileges include complimentary welcome fruit and minibar drinks on the first day, two items of laundry daily, a 10 percent dining discount, VIP check-in and check-out, and late check-out until 2 p.m. An indoor heated swimming pool and fitness center are also available.
Before you book
Confirm shuttle schedules, booking requirements, package dates, prices and registration hours directly with each hotel. Services and offers are subject to availability and may incur additional charges.
Author | Liu Lingzhi
Photos | White Swan Hotel, Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun Airport, Kempinski Residences Guangzhou, Narada Guangzhou · China
