Canton Fair (autumn) 2026: what to do in Guangzhou after hours

15 October to 4 November 2026 · ExpectedGuangzhou, China

Canton Fair (autumn) keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Guangzhou.

Tours in Guangzhou Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

Three phases between mid-October and early November.

Airport to China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou

Baiyun airport (CAN) is on metro line 3, 45 minutes to Tianhe. Hong Kong is 1 hour by high-speed train.

Metro line 8 to Pazhou or Xingangdong.

Public transport directions to China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Pazhou	Hotels by the fair complex.
Mid-range	Tianhe	Business district.
Splurge	Zhujiang New Town	Tower hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hanting Hotel Guangzhou Pazhou
Mid-range: Langham Place Guangzhou
Splurge: Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou

Links search the nights from 14 October to 5 November. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 15 October to 4 November 2026. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Thursday 15 October

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

EveningPearl River night cruise Evening · Low walking · Nightlife
Canton Tower lit up.
EatPanxi Restaurant Dim sum in a garden

Evening two

Friday 16 October

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatShamian Island cafés Colonial island
After darkPearl River promenades.

Companion day

Friday 16 October

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Free ideaShamian Island.

The day after the show

Thursday 5 November

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-dayDim sum and food tour Half day · Food
Cantonese breakfast.
EatPanxi Restaurant Dim sum in a garden
FreeYuexiu Park.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatShamian Island cafés Colonial island

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Canton Tower

Observation deck.

See times and prices

Chimelong Safari Park.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Low walking · Nightlife

Pearl River night cruise

Canton Tower lit up.

See times and prices

After dark

Pearl River promenades.

4 tours worth booking for Canton Fair (autumn)

Tour	Length	Good for
Dim sum and food tour	Half day	Food lovers
Canton Tower	Half day	Families
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and old town	Half day	Bad weather
Pearl River night cruise	Evening	Tired legs, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Panxi Restaurant Dim sum in a garden
Shamian Island cafés Colonial island

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and old town

Carvings and Shamian Island.

See times and prices

Guangdong Museum.

Getting around on event days

Metro line 8 serves the fair (Pazhou and Xingangdong stations).

Day trips from Guangzhou

Foshan: 45 minutes
Hong Kong: 1 hour

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Canton Fair (autumn).

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Canton Fair (autumn) 2026?

The next edition is 15 October to 4 November 2026, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou?

Baiyun airport (CAN) is on metro line 3, 45 minutes to Tianhe. Hong Kong is 1 hour by high-speed train. Metro line 8 to Pazhou or Xingangdong.

Where should I stay for Canton Fair (autumn)?

For most visitors the best base is Tianhe: Business district.

What can we do between sessions at Canton Fair (autumn)?

Good short outings in Guangzhou include Dim sum and food tour, Canton Tower, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and old town. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Canton Fair (autumn)?

Family-friendly picks: Canton Tower. Chimelong Safari Park.

How far is China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou from Guangzhou centre?

About 11 km in a straight line. Metro line 8 to Pazhou or Xingangdong.

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