Join us for the China Education Expo in Chengdu on November 5, 2026, at Chengdu CYNN Hotel, showcasing international education opportunities.
Dates
5 Nov 2026
City / country
Chengdu, China
Venue
Chengdu CYNN Hotel
Time
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
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Event overview
China Education Expo (CEE) is a premier exhibition for overseas schools to engage with the world's largest recruitment market.
The event will feature over 20 national pavilions and attract around 60,000 visitors.
It will take place on November 5, 2026, at Chengdu CYNN Hotel.
TL;DR
Visitors will have the opportunity to meet representatives from over 600 international schools, learn about study abroad programs, and explore scholarship opportunities. The expo is free for the public, making it accessible for students and parents. Date: November 5, 2026. Expected Visitors: 60,000. China Education Expo (CEE) is a premier exhibition for overseas schools to engage with the world's largest recruitment market. The event will feature over 20 national pavilions.
Exhibitors can gain visibility in the Chinese market, connect with potential students and parents, and showcase their educational offerings to a large audience. The China Education Expo is crucial for international schools looking to expand their presence in China, which is a rapidly growing market for education. It provides a platform for networking and collaboration among educational institutions.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
No. 69 Kehua Beilu, Wuhou District, Chengdu 610065, China
Attend
Event days & opening times
Ticket info
Badge collection
Pre-register online at chinaeducationexpo.com to receive a visitor code, which you use to enter the exhibition hall smoothly on arrival. Bring your registration confirmation and ID and confirm the badge collection counter with the organiser.
How the last edition performed
This edition
2026
Visitors: 60,000
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
China Education Expo (CEE) is a premier exhibition for overseas schools to engage with the world's largest recruitment market. The event will feature over 20 national pavilions and attract around 60,000 visitors. It will take place on November 5, 2026, at Chengdu CYNN Hotel. The China Education Expo is crucial for international schools looking to expand their presence in China, which is a rapidly growing market for education. It provides a platform.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Students interested in studying abroad, Parents seeking educational opportunities for their children, Educational consultants, Representatives from educational institutions. Event Name: CHINA EDUCATION EXPO - CHENGDU 2026. Date: November 5, 2026. Venue: Chengdu CYNN Hotel. Expected Visitors: 60,000. CHINA EDUCATION EXPO - CHENGDU 2026 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibitors can gain visibility in the Chinese market, connect with potential students and parents, and showcase their educational offerings to a large audience. The China Education Expo is crucial for international schools looking to expand their presence in China, which is a rapidly growing market for education. It provides a platform for networking and collaboration among educational institutions. Exhibitor categories include International schools, Educational agencies, Study abroad programs, Universities.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
China remains the world's largest source of international students, and outbound demand is rebuilding after the pandemic-era slump. Chengdu anchors a fast-growing Southwest China market: Sichuan and neighbouring Chongqing combine a large urban middle class, numerous international schools and a dense recruitment-agent network, making the city a practical second-tier entry point for universities, pathway providers and language schools that already cover Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. A one-day expo with institution stands, agent matchmaking and admissions seminars compresses that market into a single visit.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital buyer journeys
Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.
Sustainability in procurement
Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.
Automation and labour efficiency
Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.
Regional supply-chain resilience
Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.
Hybrid engagement models
Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.
Institutions recruiting in China typically combine one or two China fairs with a global recruitment circuit. Autumn is the peak season for China-focused recruitment, while the northern-hemisphere conference cycle (NAFSA, EAIE, ICEF) sets budgets and partner meetings for the following intake.
September-November 2026
Autumn China recruitment season and the run-up to the Chengdu edition on 5 November; the strongest window for student-facing fairs and agent meetings.
January-April 2027
Spring fairs and the global conference cycle (NAFSA, EAIE, ICEF) for partner contracting ahead of the next intake.
Peer events and seasonal windows compiled from public industry calendars; confirm dates and venues on each organiser's website.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
to venue
by car
to venue
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 25–45 / night
sourceUSD 50–90 / night
sourceUSD 130–250 / night
sourceGet around the city with these convenient transport options.
airport_bus
Cheapest airport option but slower with luggage; check which stop is closest to your hotel before boarding.
metro
Metro plus a short ride is the cheapest way to reach the venue; confirm the nearest station on arrival and allow extra time for registration queues.
taxi
Maglev + metro or taxi to Pudong expo clusters.
taxi
Hongqiao is closer to central Shanghai halls.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
China operates mutual visa exemption agreements with some countries and port-visa schemes at selected entry points, so eligible nationalities can enter without a pre-arranged visa. Check the official VISIT CHINA guidance for your passport.
Official visa pageWeather
November in Chengdu is cool, damp and frequently overcast, with foggy mornings: daytime highs of about 14-18°C and nighttime lows of 7-11°C. Rainfall is low for the month (roughly 10-20 mm), so drizzle and mist matter more than heavy rain - pack layers and a light waterproof jacket.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Plan connectivity before arrival in China: buy an eSIM or local SIM and check roaming, and install a VPN in advance because some international apps and sites are restricted. The exhibition hall provides complimentary Wi-Fi for basic email and browsing, so treat it as suitable for light use only.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business etiquette and follow-up
Shake hands lightly and offer or receive business cards with both hands; counterparts often use titles with the family name. WeChat is the standard follow-up channel in China - exchange QR codes at the stand rather than relying on email alone.
Tipping and payments
Tipping is not customary in China and service charges are rare; restaurants and taxis expect payment of the exact bill. Mobile payment (WeChat Pay / Alipay) is near-universal, so set up a linked card or carry small cash for the first day.
Dress, punctuality and access
Business formal or smart-casual is the norm at education fairs, and punctuality is taken seriously. Allow extra time on the show morning for badge checks and security screening at Chengdu CYNN Hotel, and keep a passport copy with you for identification.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: PVG
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Chengdu; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Most foreign visitors need to obtain a Chinese visa before travelling. Business attendees at trade fairs normally use the M (business) visa, which requires a passport valid for at least six months, a completed online visa application, and an invitation letter from a Chinese company or organisation. Some nationalities may enter visa-free under mutual visa exemption agreements, and China also operates port-visa schemes at selected entry points.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Apply through the Chinese consular portal or an authorised Chinese visa application service centre. Requirements, fees and appointment wait times vary by nationality and by embassy or consulate, so check the official portal for the latest document checklist before booking travel.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: PVG Airport (PVG); SHA Airport (SHA). Allow road or rail time to Chengdu CYNN Hotel; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Chengdu CYNN Hotel: City centre - Chunxi Road / Tianfu Square and metro-served districts (20-40 min by metro or taxi to the venue): Hanting Hotel (Chunxi Road), Home Inn (Tianfu Square), Jinjiang Inn (Chengdu Renmin Road); City centre and business districts within easy taxi/metro reach of the venue, including the venue hotel itself: Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Gulou, Ibis Chengdu Chunxi Road, Jinjiang Inn Chengdu Chunxi Road; Taikoo Li / Chunxi Road and Binjiang Road - inter
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Chengdu; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Chengdu CYNN Hotel.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Chengdu CYNN Hotel; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026
Temperature: Daytime highs 14-18°C (57-64°F); nighttime lows 7-11°C (45-52°F)
Seasonality: Late autumn is Chengdu's drier season: only about 10-20 mm of rain across November, but drizzle, mist and foggy mornings are common and humidity makes it feel cool. Pack layers and a light waterproof jacket.
Packing: Late autumn is Chengdu's drier season: only about 10-20 mm of rain across November, but drizzle, mist and foggy mornings are common and humidity makes it feel cool. Pack layers and a light waterproof jacket.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 1 - Thursday 5 November 2026 (single-day expo)
The 2026 Chengdu edition is scheduled as a one-day programme on 5 November 2026, so every exhibitor and session is available only on that date and there is no benefit in splitting attendance. Arriving on the evening of 4 November lets you start at opening and use the full day on the floor; with no published multi-day session list, plan one dense day of pre-booked meetings plus seminar slots.
Check passport validity and the China visa requirement — Passport should be valid at least six months; confirm whether you need an M (business) visa for China Education Expo - Chengdu 2026 on November 5, 2026.
Apply for the Chinese visa or organiser invitation letter — Submit the online application and any invitation letter from the organiser; apply several weeks ahead via the Chinese consular portal.
Book flights to Chengdu — Schedule arrival ahead of the November 5, 2026 show day so you have time to reach Chengdu CYNN Hotel.
Reserve accommodation near the venue — Chengdu CYNN Hotel is the event venue; book rooms early for the show week.
Complete online visitor registration — Register at chinaeducationexpo.com to receive your visitor code for hall entry.
Shortlist institutions, programmes and sessions — Review the exhibitor list and programme and note target schools, agencies and seminars.
Pre-schedule B2B meetings — Contact target exhibitors in advance to arrange meetings and share your education objectives.
Plan local transport in Chengdu — Confirm your airport-to-hotel transfer and daily travel to Chengdu CYNN Hotel.
Prepare travel documents and meeting materials — Print your invitation, registration confirmation and business cards, and carry brochures or a one-page profile.
Check packing and weather for Chengdu in November — November in the region is cool; pack layers and business attire for the show.
Arrange connectivity — Set up an eSIM or local SIM and a VPN before travel; Wi-Fi is available in the exhibition hall for light use.
Day 1 arrival and badge collection — Arrive early on November 5, 2026, collect your badge with your visitor code and orient yourself in the hall.
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Dujiangyan Irrigation System and Mount Qingcheng
Country pavilions and institution booths in the main exhibition hall
The densest concentration of admissions and partnership decision-makers - most substantive conversations happen at the stands.
Hosted-buyer and agent lounge / B2B matchmaking zone
Where Chinese recruitment agents and school counsellors meet institutions - the fastest route to local representation.
Chengdu CYNN Hotel lobby lounge and coffee area
As the venue hotel, it is the natural place for informal conversations before the floor opens and after sessions close.
Budget
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visa_fee
visitor · M business visa (single entry)
USD 60–185 / per person
hotel
visitor · mid-range
USD 50–90 / per night
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| visa_fee | visitor | M business visa (single entry) | USD 60–185 / per person | estimate | |
| hotel | visitor | mid-range | USD 50–90 / per night | estimate |
Decision
Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You want direct student/agent contact in Chengdu, can keep spend under about USD 1,000, and will follow up within 2 weeks of the show.
Best for
Universities, pathway colleges, language schools, counsellors and recruitment agents who want to test Southwest China demand and meet institutions and agents in one day.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
Book 6-10 weeks ahead: visa application plus flights and 2 nights' accommodation; register for a badge in advance.
Risks
Estimated from ticket, hotel/per-diem and visa signals in the listing - confirm live rates.
Budget estimate from listing cost signals - confirm live rates.
Chinese visa processing and consular appointment waits vary by nationality; apply early.
exhibit
You need a visible stand presence, pre-scheduled agent and student meetings, and a budget of at least USD 2,500 including stand and travel.
Best for
Institutions and service providers building a Chengdu / Southwest China pipeline, or maintaining an in-market presence alongside agents.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
6-9 months: stand space and shell scheme, freight, staff travel, visas and collateral for the single show day.
Risks
Estimated exhibit floor budget from stand/travel cost signals - confirm booth pricing with the organiser.
Budget estimate from listing cost signals - confirm live rates.
Booth and sponsorship pricing is not published on the organiser domain; one-day format means return depends on pre-booked meetings.
skip
Your priority markets are outside China, or a Chengdu agent or representative already covers the Southwest region for you.
Best for
Vendors with no China recruitment plans, teams already covered by a local partner, or providers whose target markets sit outside China.
Timeline
Not applicable.
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
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