A Brief Introduction to the Exhibition in Guangzhou Conton Fair

1. Official Fair Name
The 101st Session of China Import and Export Fair (hereinafter referred to as Guangzhou Canton Fair)

2. Hosts
Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of ChinaPeople’s Government of Guangdong Province

3. Organizer
China Foreign Trade Centre

4. Venue
Pazhou Complex of China Import and Export Fair (For details, please refer to Appendix 1)

5. Location of the PavilionExhibition
Hall on the 2nd floor of Hall 21 (referred as Hall 21.2) (For details, please refer to Appendix 2)

6. Exhibition Time
April 15 -20, 2007 9:00-18:00

7. Stand Construction and Dismantling Schedule
Stand Construction: Custom-built Stand Setting-up: April 10-12, 2007 8:30-17:30
Move-In Exhibits: April 13, 2007 8:30-24:00
April 14, 2007 8:30-12:00
Standard Stand Move-In Exhibits: April 13, 2007 8:30-24:00
April 14 , 2007 8:30-12:00
The exhibition venue will be entirely closed at 12:00 at noon on April 14, 2007. Stand construction shall be accomplished by then.
Stand Dismantling: 18:00, 20, April – 23:00, 21, April, 2007.
The complex will open for 24 hours on 20, April.

8. Recommended Contractor
Exhibition Service Department of China Foreign Trade Centre (Group)

9. Organizer Recommended Transporter
Air Sea Transport Inc.Cosco-logistics (Guangzhou)Baltrans International Cargo ltd., Guangzhou branch

10. Transport(Transportation of Guangzhou )
Pazhou Complex of China Import and Export Fair is located at No.380 Yuejiangzhong Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China. Exhibitors can approach to the Complex through following means:

(1)By Metro（More Tips: Take Metro to Canton Fair , Take Metro to Canton Fair )
Metro Line 2 (Sanyuanli Station-Wanshengwei Station):Take off at Xingangdong Station or Pazhou Station；
Metro Line 1(Guangzhou East Railway Station-Xilang Station): Take Metro Line 1 to Gongyuanqian Station. Then transfer to Line 2 and take off at Xinggangdong Station or Pazhou Station；
Metro Line 3(Guangzhou Tianhe Bus Station-Panyu Square Station): Take Metro Line 3 to Kecun Station. Then transfer Line 2 to Xingangdong Station；
Metro Line 4(Wanshengwei Station-Huangge Station): Take Metro Line 4 to Wanshengwei Station. Then transfer Line 2 to Xingangdong Station.

(2)By Taxi(How to Book A Taxi on The Internet )
The flag fall price for taxis in Guangzhou is RMB 7 (for the first 2.3 Km). The price after 2.3 km is RMB 2.60 per kilometer. The fuel surcharge is RMB 1. The meter is fixed in the front part of the taxi near the door.

(3)By Hotel Shuttle Bus
Information is available in the hotels.

11. Climate
Guangzhou is a typical tropical city with a South Asian monsoon oceanic climate. The average temperature in April is between 20℃ and 30℃. It is a month characterized by abundant rainfall, thus, exhibitors are suggested to equip themselves with rain gears.

12. Currency
RMB is the circular currency in China. Foreign currency can be exchanged for RMB in hotels and bank outlets. The Bank of China and the ATM with the sign of “China Union Pay” will provide service of drawing cash from credit cards.

13. Time Zone
Guangzhou time is 8 hours earlier than Greenwich Mean Time (+8 hours GMT)

14. Power Supply
The voltage standard in China is 220V/50Hz.