Canton Fair Transportation Guide Revealed: Subway, Bus, Taxi - Multiple Choices to Navigate!

The Canton Fair, as a crucial platform for China's foreign trade, attracts the attention of numerous domestic and international businessmen every year. However, navigating smoothly during the busy exhibition period has become the focus of exhibitors and visitors. Here, we will unveil the most comprehensive Canton Fair transportation guide for you, including subway, bus, taxi, and more, making it easy for you to navigate.

Location of Canton Fair: The Canton Fair venue is located at the Pazhou International Exhibition Center in Haizhu District, Guangzhou City.

1. Rail Transit:

  - Metro Line 8, Xingang East Station:

    - First train: 6:14 AM towards Jiaoxin, 6:21 AM towards Wanshengwei.

    - Last train: 11:03 PM towards Jiaoxin, 11:52 PM towards Wanshengwei.

  - Metro Line 8, Pazhou Station:

    - First train: 6:12 AM towards Jiaoxin, 6:23 AM towards Wanshengwei.

    - Last train: 11:02 PM towards Jiaoxin, 11:54 PM towards Wanshengwei.

- Subway Interchange: Line 8 westbound, interchange at Modiesha Station to Line 18 (Line 18 northbound to Xiancun Station; southbound passes through Nancun Wanbo and Panyu Square, etc.); at Kecun Station, interchange to Line 3 (Line 3 northbound passes through Tianhe City, Guangzhou East Railway Station, Tianhe Coach Terminal, Baiyun Airport, etc.; southbound passes through Hanxi Changlong and Panyu Shiqiao, etc.); at Changgang Station, interchange to Line 2 (Line 2 northbound passes through Haizhu Square, Gongyuanqian, Guangzhou Railway Station, Jiahewanggang, etc., southbound passes through Luoxi and Guangzhou South Railway Station, etc.); Line 8 eastbound, interchange at Wanshengwei Station to Line 4 (Line 4 northbound passes through Zhongshan Avenue, Olympic Center, etc.; southbound passes through University City and Nansha District, etc.).

  - Haizhu Tram: The Haizhu tram sightseeing section starts from Guangzhou Tower Station in Haizhu District (interchange with Metro Line 3, APM line), passing through Guangzhou Tower, Modiesha Park, Pati, and Pazhou Convention and Exhibition Area, and ends at Wanshengwei Station in Haizhu District (interchange with Metro Line 4, 8). The first train from Guangzhou Tower to Wanshengwei departs at 7:30 AM, and the last train departs at 10:00 PM; from Wanshengwei to Guangzhou Tower, the first train departs at 7:30 AM, and the last train departs at 10:40 PM.

2. Bus:

  - Temporary Special Lines: Line 1 "Canton Fair Exhibition Hall - Huanshi Middle Road", passing through Yuejiang East Road, Pazhou Bridge, Keyun Road, Zhongshan Avenue, Tianhe Road, Huanshi Road; Line 2 "Canton Fair Exhibition Hall - Liuhua Road", passing through Xingang East Road, Yuejiang West Road, Liede Bridge, Huacheng Avenue, Jin Sui Road, Guangzhou Avenue, Dongfeng Road, Jiefang North Road, Liuhua Road. The boarding areas of the two lines are located in the middle of the exhibition venue.

  - Regular Bus Routes: Bus No. 229, 239, 262, 304, 582, 763, 988, University City Special Line 3, Tourism Sightseeing 1 Line, Tourism Bus 3 Line, B7 Express, etc.

  - Customized Bus Routes: Canton Fair Exhibition Hall - Sports Center (Tianhe City), Canton Fair Exhibition Hall - Guangzhou East Railway Station, Canton Fair Exhibition Hall - Guangzhou South Railway Station.

3. Airport Express:

  - Canton Fair Exhibition Hall boarding and alighting point: Located at the intersection of Exhibition Center Middle Road and Exhibition Center South Road.

  - Baiyun International Airport boarding point: Terminal 1, Zone A Gate 1, Zone B Gate 11, and the West Passenger Transport Station of Terminal 2.

  - Operating hours: From Baiyun International Airport to the Canton Fair Exhibition Hall direction, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM; from the Canton Fair Exhibition Hall to Baiyun International Airport direction, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM; during off-peak hours, one bus departs every 30-45 minutes, and during peak hours, the frequency depends on the passenger flow.

Please note that specific traffic routes and operating hours may be adjusted due to traffic control during the Canton Fair period. It is recommended that you check relevant information in advance to avoid delays in your journey.

If you find yourself confused about transportation in China, feel free to reach out to us. We will gladly provide guide services to assist you during your visit to the Canton Fair.