Canton Fair: a prep checklist

The Canton Fair moves fast, and the businesses that get the most out of it are the ones who arrive with logistics already solved. Confirm your visa category early, book a hotel within reach of the fair complex, and line up an interpreter who understands your industry’s terminology, not just conversational Mandarin.

A private driver who knows the venue layout saves real time between halls and supplier visits. Build a day-by-day meeting shortlist before you land — the fair floor is too large to plan on the fly.