The machinery and equipment exhibition areas at the Canton Fair are concentrated in Phase 1 (Advanced Manufacturing theme) at the Pazhou Complex in Guangzhou (China Import and Export Fair Complex, No. 382 Yuejiang Middle Road, Haizhu District): General Machinery and Basic Mechanical Parts are in Halls 6.1, 7.1, and 8.1; Processing Machinery and Equipment in Hall 18.1; Power and Electrical Equipment in Halls 17.1 and 18.1; Construction Machinery in Hall 4.0 (outdoor); Agricultural Machinery in Halls 5.0 and 8.0; and Large-scale Machinery and Equipment in Hall 1.1. The fastest way to locate specific machinery is to navigate by “Hall Number + Exhibition Area.”
I. Phase 1 (The Main Venue for Machinery)
Dates: April 15–19 / October 15–19 annually (5 days);
Theme: Advanced Manufacturing (19 exhibition areas); Machinery-related Exhibition Areas: General Machinery and Basic Mechanical Parts, Processing Machinery and Equipment, Power and Electrical Equipment, Construction Machinery, Agricultural Machinery, Industrial Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing, CNC Machine Tools and Additive Manufacturing Equipment—all machinery categories are featured in Phase 1 (Advanced Manufacturing theme; this is the primary phase for buyers looking for machinery).
II. Locations of Key Exhibition Halls
General Machinery & Basic Mechanical Components: Halls 6.1/7.1/8.1 (Zone A); Processing Machinery & Equipment: Hall 18.1 (Zone D); Power & Electrical Equipment: Halls 17.1/18.1; Construction Machinery: Hall 4.0 (Outdoor Area); Agricultural Machinery: Hall 5.0 (Outdoor) / Hall 8.0; Large-scale Machinery: Hall 1.1 (Layout for the 138th Session in 2025)—Machinery Hall Distribution: Zone A (General Machinery) + Zone D (Processing/Power Equipment) (Navigate directly by hall number).
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Exhibition Area Maps & Navigation
Official Map: Exhibition area layout map on the official Canton Fair website (cantonfair.org.cn); Guidebook: Phase 1 Buyer’s Guide PDF (cross-reference of hall numbers and zones); App: Canton Fair App (exhibitor search + location navigation); On-site: Indoor maps + information desks—Download the layout map in advance (identify target halls using the exhibitor directory and head straight there upon arrival).
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Surrounding Facilities & Services
Accommodation: Hotels near Pazhou (book early as availability is tight during the fair); Transportation: Direct access via Metro Line 8 (Pazhou Station or Xingangdong Station); Dining: On-site dining areas + nearby commercial districts; Support Services: Freight/translation/visa assistance—Comprehensive Canton Fair support services (direct metro access + multilingual services; convenient for overseas buyers).
V. Guide for Overseas Buyers
First, pre-register (register for free on the official website and use the entry code); second, identify exhibitors (filter the exhibitor directory on the official website by product category); third, locate the halls (General Machinery: Halls 6–8; Processing Machinery: Hall 18; Power Machinery: Halls 17–18); fourth, inspect machinery on-site (compare actual products and engage in technical discussions); and fifth, conduct post-show factory visits. Canton Fair Machinery Exhibition Area: Phase 1 (April/October 15–19) at the Pazhou Complex—General Machinery (Halls 6.1–8.1), Processing Machinery (Hall 18.1), Power Machinery (Halls 17.1–18.1), and Construction Machinery (Hall 4.0, outdoor);
access pre-registration directly via the official website map.
