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Key Dates for Your Canton Fair Experience
This guide provides an overview of important dates tailored to your chosen tour package and preferred Canton Fair phase. We've carefully planned these dates to ensure your experience is as seamless as possible. Whether you're considering our One-Phase, Two-Phase, or Three-Phase Tour Package, you'll find the key dates you need to prepare for an exceptional experience at the Canton Fair.
One-Phase Tour Package
(For those attending one phase of the Canton Fair only)
Phase 1
Saturday, October 11: Recommended Departure Date from Home Country
Monday, October 13: Arrival in Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Tuesday, October 14: Phase 1 Welcome Orientation
Wednesday, October 15 - Sunday, October 19: Canton Fair Phase 1 at the Canton Fair Complex
Monday, October 20: Free Day for Cultural Exploration, Business Meetings, Factory and Showroom Visits Outside of Guangzhou, and More
Tuesday, October 21: Departure from Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Phase 2
Sunday, October 19: Recommended Departure Date from Home Country
Tuesday, October 21: Arrival in Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Wednesday, October 22: Phase 2 Welcome Orientation
Thursday, October 23 - Monday, October 27: Canton Fair Phase 2 at the Canton Fair Complex
Tuesday, October 28: Free Day for Cultural Exploration, Business Meetings, Factory and Showroom Visits Outside of Guangzhou, and More
Wednesday, October 29: Departure from Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Phase 3
Monday, October 27: Recommended Departure Date from Home Country
Wednesday, October 29: Arrival in Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Thursday, October 30: Phase 3 Welcome Orientation
Friday, October 31 - Tuesday, November 04: Canton Fair Phase 3 at the Canton Fair Complex
Wednesday, November 05: Free Day for Cultural Exploration, Business Meetings, Factory and Showroom Visits Outside of Guangzhou, and More
Thursday, November 06: Departure from Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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Two-Phase Tour Package
(For those attending two phases of the Canton Fair)
Phase 1 & 2
Saturday, October 11: Recommended Departure Date from Home Country
Monday, October 13: Arrival in Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Tuesday, October 14: Phase 1 Welcome Orientation
Wednesday, October 15 - Sunday, October 19: Canton Fair Phase 1 at the Canton Fair Complex
Monday, October 20 - Tuesday, October 21: Free Days for Cultural Exploration, Business Meetings, Factory and Showroom Visits Outside of Guangzhou, and More
Wednesday, October 22: Phase 2 Welcome Orientation
Thursday, October 23 - Monday, October 27: Canton Fair Phase 2 at the Canton Fair Complex
Tuesday, October 28: Free Day for Cultural Exploration, Business Meetings, Factory and Showroom Visits Outside of Guangzhou, and More
Wednesday, October 29: Departure from Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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Phase 2 & 3
Sunday, October 19: Recommended Departure Date from Home Country
Tuesday, October 21: Arrival in Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Wednesday, October 22: Phase 2 Welcome Orientation
Thursday, October 23 - Monday, October 27: Canton Fair Phase 2 at the Canton Fair Complex
Tuesday, October 28 - Wednesday, October 29: Free Days for Cultural Exploration, Business Meetings, Factory and Showroom Visits Outside of Guangzhou, and More
Thursday, October 30: Phase 3 Welcome Orientation
Friday, October 31 - Tuesday, November 04: Canton Fair Phase 3 at the Canton Fair Complex
Wednesday, November 05: Free Day for Cultural Exploration, Business Meetings, Factory and Showroom Visits Outside of Guangzhou, and More
Thursday, November 06: Departure from Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Three-Phase Tour Package
(For those attending all three phases of the Canton Fair)
Phase 1, 2 & 3
Saturday, October 11: Recommended Departure Date from Home Country
Monday, October 13: Arrival in Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Tuesday, October 14: Phase 1 Welcome Orientation
Wednesday, October 15 - Sunday, October 19: Canton Fair Phase 1 at the Canton Fair Complex
Monday, October 20 - Tuesday, October 21: Free Days for Cultural Exploration, Business Meetings, Factory and Showroom Visits Outside of Guangzhou, and More
Wednesday, October 22: Phase 2 Welcome Orientation
Thursday, October 23 - Monday, October 27: Canton Fair Phase 2 at the Canton Fair Complex
Tuesday, October 28 - Wednesday, October 29 : Free Days for Cultural Exploration, Business Meetings, Factory and Showroom Visits Outside of Guangzhou, and More
Thursday, October 30: Phase 3 Welcome Orientation
Friday, October 31 - Tuesday, November 04: Canton Fair Phase 3 at the Canton Fair Complex
Wednesday, November 05: Free Day for Cultural Exploration, Business Meetings, Factory and Showroom Visits Outside of Guangzhou, and More
Thursday, November 06: Departure from Guangzhou at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport