Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou: events, getting there and where to stay

Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou is a exhibition centre in Guangzhou, about 11 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including Canton Fair (autumn), Canton Fair (spring). Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.

Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou in short

Type: Exhibition centre
Where: Guangzhou, China, about 11 km from the centre
Events we cover: 2
Next up: Canton Fair (autumn), 15 October to 4 November 2026 (expected)
Getting there: Metro line 8 to Pazhou or Xingangdong.

Tours in Guangzhou Hotels near Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou

Events at Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou

15 Oct 2026*Canton Fair (autumn)
Guangzhou, ChinaTrade show 15 Apr 2027*Canton Fair (spring)
Guangzhou, ChinaTrade show

* Expected date, following the usual pattern.

Getting to Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou

Metro line 8 to Pazhou or Xingangdong.

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

Public transport directions to Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou

Where to stay near Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou

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.

Things to do near Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou

Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Guangzhou.

Half day · Family

Canton Tower

Observation deck.

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Half day · Indoor

Chen Clan Ancestral Hall and old town

Carvings and Shamian Island.

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Half day · Food

Dim sum and food tour

Cantonese breakfast.

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Evenings

Evening · Low walking · Nightlife

Pearl River night cruise

Canton Tower lit up.

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Weather by month

Month	High	Low	Rain	Daylight (15th)
January	20°C	8°C	49 mm	10 h 51 min
February	23°C	11°C	41 mm	11 h 21 min
March	26°C	15°C	96 mm	11 h 58 min
April	29°C	19°C	152 mm	12 h 40 min
May	30°C	23°C	298 mm	13 h 15 min
June	31°C	25°C	332 mm	13 h 33 min
July	31°C	25°C	213 mm	13 h 25 min
August	32°C	25°C	244 mm	12 h 56 min
September	31°C	23°C	178 mm	12 h 15 min
October	29°C	19°C	55 mm	11 h 34 min
November	26°C	14°C	41 mm	11 h 00 min
December	21°C	9°C	30 mm	10 h 43 min

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER.

Questions people ask

What events are held at Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou?

Canton Fair (autumn), Canton Fair (spring).

How do I get to Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou?

Metro line 8 to Pazhou or Xingangdong.

When is the next big event at Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou?

Canton Fair (autumn), 15 October to 4 November 2026 (expected).

Where should I stay near Canton Fair Complex, Pazhou?

Tianhe: Business district.

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