As the second largest economy and the most populated country in the world, China has asserted itself as a key centre for international trade.GUANGZHOU, CITY OF THE BIGGEST FAIR IN THE WORLD.As the 3rd largest city in China, located in the Pearl River delta, Guangzhou has historically been a hub for international trade. Today, Guangzhou is a major industrial and business metropolis with 60 million inhabitants, with direct access to important seaways, and close to Hong Kong and Macao. As the host to leading export-import fair in China and many leading Asian trade fairs, Guangzhou has established itself as a major destination for business tourism and aims to develop the number of congresses and conventions held in the city.

Located in historical Canton fair district, Guangzhou Yuexiu Convention Center will open in 2020. It accommodates a commercial area, apartments and event venue on a total surface area of 50,000 sqm. The convention center, comprises 2 exhibition halls of 2,500 sqm, 505-seated amphitheater and 47 break out modular meeting rooms with the capacity from 50 to 800 people. Easily accessible from highway and subway, Guangzhou International Convention Center, is a leading the venue in china for hosting national & international conferences & corporate events.

Key Points
• Exhibition space: 5,000
• Meeting rooms: 47
• Min./max. capacity: 50 to 800
• Auditorium: 505 seats
• Dinner capacities: 1,000
• Types of event: Congresses, conventions, meetings, seminars, fairs, gala dinners, concerts, etc.

30 min from Guangzhou Bayiun International Airport

Accommodation
A significant hotel capacity near the convention centre
4 five-star hotels in Yuexiu district (2,840 rooms)
And 2 five-star hotels (with 850 & 699 rooms) withinwalking distance
Key Figures
• 4th most popular tourist destination in the world, with over 58 million visitors
• 8th ranked country in the world for international congresses (ICCA rankings)
• 3rd largest market in the world in terms of fairs