There are a number of fairs going on in both Hong Kong and mainland China throughout April 2015, many of which are the largest in Asia, such as the Canton Fair. Along with smaller trade shows that specialize in specific product categories. Visiting these fairs, especially if your business is involved with China production, will definitely have a wide range benefits, one of the main ones being that you’re able to keep up with the current trends, which could lead to you finding a new product that you can add to your range. So ultimately if you’re looking to expand your business opportunities, be sure to visit Hong Kong and China this April!
China production is always hard to control from the West. These fairs enable both suppliers and buyers to engage and reinforce commercial relationships with each other in the same establishment.
Check out the biggest and best trade shows throughout Hong Kong & China below:
HKTDC Fairs @ Convention Center, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
- 13-16 April 2015: HKTDC Electronics Fair
- 20-23 April 2015: HKTDC Houseware Fair
- 27-30 April 2015: HKTDC Gifts & Premiums – ODM Booth 3G-G32
- 27-30 April 2015: HKTDC Printing & Packaging Fair
The 117th Canton Fair @ Guangzhou, China
- 15-19 April 2015: Canton Fair Phase 1
- 23-27 April 2015: Canton Fair Phase 2
- 1-5 May 2015: Canton Fair Phase 3
Global Sources Fairs @ Asia World Expo, Hong Kong Airport
- 11-14 April 2015: HK Global Sources Electronics: Auto | Office | Security | Components
- 18-21 April 2015: HK Global Sources Electronics: Smartphones | Tablets | Wearables | Accessories
- 27-30 April 2015: HK Global Sources Gifts & Premiums
- 27-30 April 2015: HK Global Sources Fashion
How to get to the Canton fair?
Traveling to one of the largest trade shows in the world can be a daunting task, if not prepared properly. Although with proper planning, it should be relatively simple due to the close proximity between Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Depending on whether you’re going to go to the Global Sources and HKTDC fairs first, you may very well be traveling to the Canton fair from Hong Kong.
The Canton fair in Guangzhou can be easily reached via the train, by firstly departing from Hung Hom KCR station in Kowloon, which arrives at Guangzhou East Railway Station – this route takes just under 2 hours. While and before the Canton fair is being run, tickets sell out very quickly, so it’s highly recommended to book your train ticket well in advance, this can be done at China Travel Service. You also need to take into account your Visa, and ensure you have that well in advance also.
Upon arrival at Guangzhou East Railway Station, there are many booths along the way to the entrance which offer a coach service to the major hotels within the city, although it’s worth getting a cab, as they tend to be cheaper. Although you need to remember to print out the address of your hotel, to show the Chinese taxi drivers, as the majority don’t speak English.
Then you can finally visit the Canton fair!
All of these fairs make the ideal opportunity for you to meet the ODM team, while also learning about the latest trends and expand your knowledge about how mass production works from within China. We would be delighted to discuss the latest trends in the promotional industry with you, and hopefully help you to find the perfect product to meet your marketing campaign!
