The 135th Canton Fair is scheduled from April 15 to May 5 at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou. In anticipation of the arrival of buyers and exhibitors around the world, numerous hotels in the city have geared up to offer special services during this bustling period. Below are some recommendations.
China Hotel, Guangzhou(中国大酒店)
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Dining:
Guests can enjoy authentic local cuisine, creative Cantonese food combined with Shanghai and Guizhou flavors, as well as global delicacies.
Sapphire Lounge will offer an afternoon tea with the theme of Guangzhou's landmarks, featuring Chinese and Western-style desserts.
Cocktail parties will be held in the hotel lobby during the Fair.
Special service: The hotel will prepare hand-drawn food-themed maps for guests to provide them with travel information and tips about the hotel and surrounding attractions.
Transportation: Free shuttle buses between the hotel and Canton Fair Complex; direct buses to Hong Kong and Macao SARs; self-service check-in service for Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in the lobby; guidance at the exit of Yuexiu Park Station.
Add.: No.122, Liuhua Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (广州市越秀区流花路122号)
Nearest metro station: Line 2, Yuexiu Park Station (越秀公园站)
LN Garden Hotel Guangzhou (广州花园酒店)
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Accommodation:
Each guest will receive a welcome flower while checking in.
The hotel offers multilingual services in 11 languages, including Spanish, English, Arabic, French, Russian, Japanese, and more.
A Lingnan-style garden, the Garden Hotel Museum, and 26 places featuring cultural and artistic treasures in the hotel are also worth checking out.
Dining: The hotel's restaurants have launched special set menus, with Chinese, Western, and Japanese cuisines available.
In addition, a breakfast booth will be set up in the lobby to offer bread, coffee, and tea for guests who are pressed for time.
Transportation: Free shuttle buses between the hotel and Canton Fair Complex can be booked in advance.
Special shows: Caishen (the God of Fortune in China) will distribute lucky candies in the hotel lobby every day. Cantonese opera, the "face changing" technique of Sichuan Opera, samba, belly dance, and so on will be presented as well.
Special service: During the Canton Fair, the hotel also provides badge-applying service for overseas buyers.
Add.: No.368, Huanshi Dong Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (广州市越秀区环市东路368号)
Nearest metro station: Line 5, Taojin Station (淘金站)
Hotel Indigo Guangzhou Haixinsha (广州海心沙英迪格酒店)
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Accommodation: In more than half of the rooms, guests can enjoy a view of the Pearl River and the Canton Tower. The hotel also has a heated outdoor infinity pool and a 500-square-meter outdoor lawn.
Dining: The café SAIL will prepare special menus during the Canton Fair, with both Chinese and Western cuisines available. Drinks are "buy one get one free" at the rooftop bar, LIGHT, from 18:00 to 20:00 every day.
Transportation: Free shuttle buses between the hotel and Canton Fair Complex.
Add.: No. 32 Linjiang Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (广州市天河区临江大道32号)
Nearest APM station: Haixinsha Station (海心沙站)
Dongfang Hotel (东方宾馆)
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Accommodation: The hotel offers multilingual services in Spanish, Korean, and more.
Catering: A welcome cocktail party will be held in the lobby, featuring Cantonese desserts and drinks. Local cuisine, Thai food, barbecue-themed buffet and more will be available at the hotel's restaurants.
Transportation: Free shuttle buses between the hotel and Canton Fair Complex.
Special service: Canton Fair registration counters are set up for overseas buyers. Guests will receive Chinese and English Canton Fair bulletins to get information on hotel facilities, surrounding tourist attractions, public transportation, etc.
Add.: No.120, Liuhua Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou (广州越秀区流花路120号)
Nearest metro station: Line 2, Yuexiu Park Station (越秀公园站)
The Westin Guangzhou (广州海航威斯汀酒店)
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Accommodation: A fitness center, a SPA center, as well as two swimming pools -- one indoor and one outdoor--are provided.
Catering: The hotel features Seasonal Tastes (2F), offering all-day buffet dining of international cuisines, Prego Italian restaurant (40F), Hong Mian Chinese restaurant (4F), and Lobby Lounge (1F) providing handcrafted cocktails, selected whisky and worldwide wine.
Transportation: Free shuttle buses between the hotel and Canton Fair Complex.
Special shows: Cantonese opera, folk dance, sugar painting, and live band performances will be presented regularly during the Canton Fair period.
Add.: No.6, Linhe Zhong Road, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (广州市天河区林和中路6号)
Nearest metro station: Line 3, Linhexi Station (林和西站)
The Westin Pazhou (广交会威斯汀酒店)
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Accommodation: A fitness studio and a heated indoor swimming pool are equipped.
Dining: The hotel will add stall carts in the corridor connecting the third floor to the exhibition hall, offering delectable options for guests on the move during the Fair.
International cuisines are available, featuring exclusive Canton Fair meals like tuna dishes and Kaiseki meal sets, classic Cantonese cuisine, buffets, and new Halal and vegetarian menus. A deli offering light food will be set up, with both pick-up and delivery services available.
Transportation: Situated in the Canton Fair Complex, the Westin Pazhou Guangzhou is the only hotel with direct access to the Canton Fair Complex, providing hotel golf cart shuttles in the exhibition hall.
Special shows: From April 14 to April 20 and April 30 to May 5, singing performances will be provided at the Lobby Lounge every night from 20:00 to 23:30.
Add.: Area C, the Canton Fair Complex, No. 681 Middle Fengpu Road, Haizhu District, Guangzhou (广州市海珠区凤浦中路681号广交会展馆C区)
Nearest metro station: Line 8, Pazhou Station (琶洲站)
Reporter: Holly
Poster: Mia
Editor: Nan, Monica, Will, James
