Canton Fair Public Transportation Guide

Canton Fair Complex Station (Yuejiang Middle Road)

• Routes: 229, 239, 262, 304, 582, 582 Shuttle, 763, B7 Express, University Town Line 3, Tourist Line 3, Peak Express Line 77, Night 20, Night 66, Night 70, Night 101
• Corresponding Exhibition Areas: A, C, D (420 m from A, 520 m from C, 400 m from D)
• Advantages: Main entrance station, 5-minute walk to A, 6 minutes to C, 4 minutes to D. Suitable for most exhibitors.

Pazhou Station (Xingang East Road)

• Routes: 229, 239, 262, 304, 582, 763, B7 Express, University Town Line 3, Tourist Line 3
• Corresponding Exhibition Areas: A, B, C (640 m from A, 350 m from B, 330 m from C)
• Advantages: Seamless connection to Metro Line 8. Ideal for passengers transferring from downtown or Guangzhou South Station.

South of Pazhou Bridge Station (Xingang East Road)

• Routes: 229, 239, 262, 304, 582, 763, B7 Express, University Town Line 3, Tourist Line 3
• Corresponding Exhibition Areas: B, C (520 m from B, 690 m from C)
• Advantages: Near Pazhou Bridge. Suitable for passengers from Tianhe or Huangpu by car or bus transfer.

Modiesha Station (Xingang Middle Road)

• Routes: 229, 239, 262, 304, 582, 763, B7 Express
• Corresponding Exhibition Areas: A (2.8 km away, 12-minute metro or bike ride)
• Note: Transfer to Metro Line 8 at Xin港 East Station for access to A.

Harbour Garden Station (Xingang East Road)

• Routes: 229, 239, 262, 304, 582, 763, B7 Express
• Corresponding Exhibition Areas: A, B, C, D (2.5 km from all areas, 10-minute metro or bike ride)
• Note: Transfer or bike to the exhibition complex to avoid peak crowds at main stops.

Travel Recommendations

1.Prioritize Core Stops

• Canton Fair Complex Station (A/C/D) and Pazhou Station (A/B/C): Shortest walking distance.
• Modiesha Station (A): Combine with metro transfer for access to A.

2.Temporary Special Lines

• Use special lines for downtown (e.g., Central Ring Road, Liuhua Road) to avoid transfers.
• High frequency (15–20 minutes during off-peak). Wait about 1 hour before closing.

3.Night Travel

• Night routes (Night 20, Night 66, Night 70, Night 101) operate after 10:00 PM, heading to downtown, Panyu, Tianhe, etc.
• Night 66 (Pearl River Imperial Garden – Xinzhou Pier) passes B and C, suitable for passengers staying east of Pazhou.

4.Real-Time Tracking

• Use the "Guangzhou Transportation" APP or "Bus Coming" mini-program for real-time bus arrival info.
• Follow the "Guangzhou Public Transport Group" WeChat account for temporary adjustments during the fair.

IV. Notes

• Traffic Control: Parts of Central Exhibition Road and Xin港 East Road may have temporary controls during closing peak (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM). Plan your route in advance.
• Transfer Tips: Take free shuttle buses (circular departures on Central Exhibition Road) or ride bikes (about 10 minutes) from Area A to B/C.
• Contingency Plan: If core stops are crowded, walk to Pazhou Village Station (routes 137, 564) or Wanshengwei Station (transfer between Metro Lines 4 and 8).

Metro Line 8 Xingang East Station

• Location: Intersection of Xingang East Road and Exhibition East Road, Haizhu District.
• Exits and Exhibition Areas:

• Exit A: Direct access to Area A (electronics, appliances, hardware tools, lighting, etc.) and Area D (metal sheets, pipes, new energy equipment, etc.).
• Walking Distance: 150 meters to Gate 6 of Area A, 300 meters to Gate 18 of Area D.

• Industry Focus:

• Area A: Consumer electronics, household appliances, industrial machinery (Phase 1 of the 2025 Spring Canton Fair).
• Area D: Building materials, new materials (Phase 1).

• Operating Hours:

• To Jiaoxin: First train 6:14 AM, last train 11:03 PM.
• To Wanshengwei: First train 6:21 AM, last train 11:52 PM.

Metro Line 8 Pazhou Station

• Location: West of Exhibition East Road, Xin港 East Road, Haizhu District.
• Exits and Exhibition Areas:

• Exits A/B: 200-meter walk to Area B (gifts, decorations, building materials, furniture, bathroom fixtures, etc.).
• Exit C: 300-meter walk west to Area C (adhesives, textile materials, footwear, etc.).

• Industry Focus:

• Area B: Home goods, gifts, building materials (Phase 2 exhibits).
• Area C: Clothing, luggage, medical and health products (Phase 3 exhibits).

• Operating Hours:

• To Jiaoxin: First train 6:12 AM, last train 11:02 PM.
• To Wanshengwei: First train 6:23 AM, last train 11:54 PM.

Metro Line 11 Pazhou Station

Location: Connected to Line 8 Pazhou Station via a long corridor.

Exits and Exhibition Areas:

Exits A/B: Same as Line 8 A/B exits, direct access to Area B.

Exit C: Same as Line 8 C exit, direct access to Area C.

Industry Focus: Shares exhibition resources with Line 8. Line 11 is a loop line for quick transfers to Tianhe, Baiyun, etc.

Operating Hours:To Yuancun: First train 6:02 AM, last train 9:47 PM (full journey)/11:02 PM (terminal Longtan).

To Chisha: First train 6:11 AM, last train 10:53 PM (full journey)/12:08 AM (terminal Chisha).

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport → Canton Fair Complex

• Route: Take Line 3 North Extension (Panyu Square direction) to Kecun Station, transfer to Line 8 (Wanshengwei direction). Alight at Xingang East Station (A/D areas) or Pazhou Station (B/C areas).
• Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes.
• Cost: RMB 8.
• Alternative Option: Take the Canton Fair Airport Express (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, every 30–45 minutes) direct to the exhibition.

Guangzhou South Station → Canton Fair Complex

• Route: Take Line 2 (Jiahewanggang direction) to Changgang Station, transfer to Line 8 (Wanshengwei direction). Alight at Xingang East Station (A/D areas) or Pazhou Station (B/C areas).
• Time: ~50 minutes.
• Cost: RMB 6.
• Optimized Option: For faster travel, take Line 22 to Panyu Square, transfer to Line 18 to Modiesha Station, then Line 8 (~40 minutes).

Guangzhou Railway Station → Canton Fair Complex

• Route: Take Line 2 (Guangzhou South Station direction) to Changgang Station, transfer to Line 8 (Wanshengwei direction). Alight at Xingang East Station (A/D areas) or Pazhou Station (B/C areas).
• Time: ~45 minutes.
• Cost: RMB 5.

Guangzhou East Station → Canton Fair Complex

• Route: Take Line 3 (Panyu Square direction) to Kecun Station, transfer to Line 8 (Wanshengwei direction). Alight at Xingang East Station (A/D areas) or Pazhou Station (B/C areas).
• Time: ~40 minutes.
• Cost: RMB 5.

Guangzhou North Station → Canton Fair Complex

• Route: Take the Guangzhou-Huadong Express to Guangzhou East Station, transfer to Line 1 to Tiyu Xilu Station, then Line 3 to Kecun Station, and finally Line 8 to Xingang East Station or Pazhou Station.
• Time: ~1 hour 40 minutes.
• Cost: RMB 10.

Travel Tips

1.Metro Capacity Adjustments

• During the Canton Fair, Lines 8 and 4 will increase train frequency, with evening peak hours starting 45 minutes earlier. Travel during off-peak times is recommended.
• Pazhou Station features out-of-station transfers; allow 6 minutes for transfer and use dedicated gates.

2.Industry Distribution

• Area A (Phase 1): Electronics, appliances, hardware tools → Xingang East Station Exit A.
• Area B (Phase 2): Gifts, decorations, building materials → Pazhou Station Exits A/B.
• Area C (Phase 3): Clothing, medical and health products → Pazhou Station Exit C.
• Area D (Phase 1): Metal sheets, new energy → Xingang East Station Exit A.

3.Navigation Tips

• Use Gaode Maps or Baidu Maps to search for specific keywords (e.g., "Canton Fair Area A, Xingang East Station Exit A") for precise walking directions.
• Metro code services and foreign card payment options are available at the exhibition complex for international visitors.

4.Alternative Transportation

• Special Bus Lines: "Canton Fair Complex — Central Ring Road" and "Canton Fair Complex — Liuhua Road," departing daily from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• Water Ferry: From Pazhou Exhibition Pier to Haixinsha, Tianzi Pier, etc., ideal for river sightseeing.

5.Maps and Signage

• Use Baidu Maps or Gaode Maps to search for "Pazhou Station Exit A" or "Xingang East Station Exit A" for real-time walking routes and nearby facilities.
• Large red signs at Area A’s west platform and LED screens at B/C entrances show daily exhibition area layouts.

6.Notes

• Peak Hours: Metro crowds between 8:00–9:30 AM and closing time (5:00–6:00 PM). Depart 30 minutes early.
• Industry Changes: Exhibition areas may vary by phase. Confirm via the Canton Fair official website or on-site information screens.