China International Edible Oil and Olive Oil Exhibition

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Industry trends

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Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

Local transport

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Frequently asked

Glossary

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Pazhou

The Haizhu district peninsula in Guangzhou where the Canton Fair Complex and the city's largest exhibition halls sit. Most show-period hotels, the Line 8 metro corridor and the riverside conference district are within this area, so 'Pazhou' is used locally as shorthand for the fairground district.

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Canton Fair Complex

The multi-hall fairground on Yuejiang Middle Road in Pazhou, widely published as No. 380 Yuejiang Zhong Road, Haizhu District. Halls are grouped into Areas A, B and C, and large shows often occupy two or three areas at once, so check the hall prefix on your badge or exhibitor listing before setting off.

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Area A / Area B / Area C

The three hall clusters inside the Canton Fair Complex. They are separated by roads and internal concourses, and walking between the outer areas can take 15-25 minutes. Confirm your hall number (for example 9.1 or 11.2) and its area before booking a hotel or a meeting point.

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Pazhou and Xingang East metro stations

Two Guangzhou Metro Line 8 stations that flank the fairground. Paxing East (Xingang Dong) and Pazhou are the usual arrival points; use the exit letter printed in the exhibitor manual because the walk from the wrong exit can add 10-15 minutes in show-week crowds.

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Buyer badge

The visitor credential issued after online pre-registration and identity check. Foreign visitors normally register with their passport details, and many Guangzhou shows verify the passport at the on-site registration counter before printing the badge. A badge is usually personal and not transferable.

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Exhibitor badge and exhibitor manual

The organiser's exhibitor manual carries the binding rules for stand build, freight access, move-in and move-out windows and badge allocation. Exhibitor badges are typically ordered through the exhibitor portal well before build-up, and on-site replacement can be slow during peak build days.

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Move-in and move-out

The build-up and dismantling days before and after a Guangzhou show. Freight vehicles usually need a pre-booked slot and a venue vehicle pass, and empty-case storage is arranged through the official freight handler rather than left on the stand.

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Invitation letter

A letter issued by the organiser or your Chinese host company confirming your participation. It is commonly requested by Chinese visa centres as supporting evidence for a business (M) visa application. Request it early, because visa appointment slots in some countries run several weeks out.

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240-hour visa-free transit

China's transit policy allows eligible nationalities arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and travelling onward to a third country or region to stay in the region without a visa for up to 240 hours. Nationality lists, permitted areas and onward-ticket rules change, so verify with the Chinese embassy or consulate before booking.

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Yangchengtong

Guangzhou's stored-value public transport card, usable on the metro, buses and the water bus. Visitors can also tap a foreign contactless card or a WeChat/Alipay metro QR code at the gates on Line 8, which is usually faster than queuing for a single-journey ticket.

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WeChat Pay and Alipay

The two dominant mobile payment apps in Guangzhou. Foreign cards can be linked to both, and most taxi drivers, convenience stores and coffee shops expect a QR scan rather than cash. Keep a small amount of cash for older taxi meters and market stalls.

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DiDi

The main ride-hailing platform in China. The English-language app works with a foreign phone number, and pick-up points at the Canton Fair Complex are assigned by zone during show week, so match the pin to the gate number shown in the app.

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G-train high-speed rail

China's high-speed rail service. Guangzhou South Railway Station connects to Shenzhen, Hong Kong West Kowloon and other Pearl River Delta cities, and is reached from Pazhou by metro Line 2 to Changgang and then Line 8. Book with passport details, which serve as the ticket at the gate.

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Company chop

The official red ink stamp used by Chinese companies to execute contracts. If you expect to sign an on-site distribution or supply agreement, confirm whether a chop plus a business licence copy is required, and ask your legal team whether a scanned chop is acceptable.

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Pearl River Delta sourcing triangle

The Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Foshan manufacturing belt around the venue. Many buyers combine a Pazhou show week with factory visits in Dongguan, Foshan or Shenzhen, and the high-speed rail plus metro network makes day trips feasible if you build in one buffer day.