The following is a summary of the schedules and key information of some key exhibitions at the Pazhou Exhibition Center in Guangzhou in 2025, for your reference in planning your itinerary:
First, the scheduling of core exhibitions
The 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair)
Data: April 15th – May 5th, 2025 (to be held in three phases)
Issue 1: April 15th – 19th (Electronic Appliances/Industrial Manufacturing/Hardware Tools)
Issue Two: April 23rd – 27th (Daily Consumer Goods/Home Decoration/Gifts)
Issue 3: May 1st – 5th (Textile and Apparel/Healthcare/Food)
Highlights: A new green, low-carbon and smart home exhibition area has been added. It is expected that over 28,000 enterprises will participate, covering buyers from more than 220 countries around the world.
Traffic control: From April 15th to 19th, April 23rd to 27th, and May 1st to 5th, non-motorized vehicles are prohibited from entering the core area of the exhibition center (east of the South China Expressway, west of Keyun Road, south of the former Pearl River Channel, and north of Huangpu Stream) from 7:30 A 19:30 every day.
IL 2025 Guangzhou International Furniture Fair
Time:
Phase One: March 18th – 21st
Phase II: March 28th – 31st
Location: Pazhou Exhibition Hall, Guangzhou (NO. 380, Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou City)
IL 2025 Guangzhou Smart Transportation Industry Exhibition
Time: May 14th – 16th, 2025
Location: Poly World Trade Expo Center, Guangzhou (not the main venue of Pazhou Convention and Exhibition Center, but also located in the Pazhou area)
Focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as autonomous driving, new energy, and smart cities, it attracts global smart transportation elites to participate in the exhibition.
Guangzhou Cross-border E-commerce Exhibition 2025
Time: August 15th – 17th
Location: China Import and Export Fair Complex (Pazhou Hall)
Features: The exhibition hall in Area A showcases intelligent logistics solutions, Area B highlights innovative cross-border payment technologies, and Area C gathers global specialty products. Over 50 high-end forums are held concurrently.
IL 2025 Guangzhou International Food and Beverage Exhibition
Time: May 15th – 18th
Location: Pazhou Exhibition Hall, Guangzhou
Second, other important exhibitions during the same period
IL 2025 Guangzhou International Auto Show
Time: April 8th – 11th
Location: Canton Fair Complex
IL 2025 Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (Light Fair)
Time: June 9th – 12th
Location: China Import and Export Fair Complex
IL 2025 Guangzhou International Medical Devices Exhibition
Time: August 20th – 23rd
Location: Pazhou Exhibition Hall, Guangzhou
IL 2025 South China International Auto Show (May Day Auto Show
Time: May 1st – 4th
Location: Pazhou · Guangzhou International Purchasing Center
Highlights: A 50,000-square-meter super-large exhibition area, with over a hundred car brands and a thousand new models on display, and multiple discounts from both the exhibition and manufacturers.
Third, practical suggestions
Plan ahead: During major exhibitions such as the Canton Fair, hotel prices around Pazhou increase significantly. It is recommended to make reservations in advance.
Trasporti: The Pazhou Convention and Exhibition Center is conveniently located and can be reached directly by Metro Line 8 (Pazhou Station or Xingangdong Station). During the exhibition, the surrounding roads may be congested. It is recommended to give priority to public transportation.
Ticket reservation: Some exhibitions require advance reservation of tickets (for example, the Canton Fair needs to be registered through official channels). It is recommended to pay attention to the official website or official public account of the exhibition in advance to get the latest information.
Safety Reminder: During the exhibition, there will be a large number of people. Please take good care of your personal belongings and follow the on-site order.
