A typical Canton Fair business day rarely stops at the exhibition entrance. It often looks like this:
This guide is specifically for Muslim buyers: your transportation plan has to work around halal meals and, if needed, prayer, on top of the fair, supplier meetings and factory visits. It's the companion to our broader Canton Fair transportation guide — that page compares metro, taxi, ride-hailing and private chauffeur for every buyer, while this one focuses on planning the day around halal dining and prayer, with a private chauffeur as the flexible option.
When is Canton Fair 2026?
The 140th Canton Fair runs in three phases in October and November 2026, at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Pazhou, Haizhu District, Guangzhou.
| Phase | Dates | Main product focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | October 15–19, 2026 | Advanced manufacturing — machinery, engineering & agricultural machinery, vehicles and auto parts, electronics and hardware |
| Phase 2 | October 23–27, 2026 | Consumer goods, home & décor, gifts |
| Phase 3 | October 31–November 4, 2026 | Textiles & garments, shoes, food and health products |
Phase dates for the 140th Canton Fair are confirmed on the official schedule, but product categories can be adjusted between editions. Always check cantonfair.org.cn for the phase that matches your products before you book flights.
Getting around Guangzhou as a Muslim buyer
Your options are the same as for any Canton Fair visitor — the Guangzhou Metro (Line 8 and Line 11 serve the Pazhou complex), taxis, ride-hailing, or a private chauffeur. For a full comparison of when each mode makes sense, see our guide to getting around Guangzhou during Canton Fair. This section focuses on what is different for Muslim buyers.
What changes is that your route also has to work around halal meals and prayer. The metro and taxis move you point to point, but they don't hold your schedule when a supplier meeting runs late, or when you want to add a halal restaurant or a prayer stop mid-day. That flexibility is where a private chauffeur helps most:
- Your car waits when a supplier meeting runs late, instead of you re-booking a ride
- Add a halal restaurant or a prayer stop on the day, without re-planning transport
- Reach factory areas outside central Guangzhou that are awkward to combine by metro
- Travel together with colleagues or business partners
Our Canton Fair private chauffeur service is built around exactly this kind of multi-stop day planned around halal meals and prayer in Guangzhou.
What about factory visits outside Guangzhou?
Many buyers use Guangzhou as a base while visiting suppliers in nearby manufacturing areas such as Foshan and Dongguan. This changes your transportation requirements. A metro journey may be perfect for Canton Fair itself but is not designed around a day of multiple factory appointments.
For a factory day, plan the route before the day begins. For example:
If your supplier appointments are fixed, send the addresses to your driver or transportation provider in advance. If your appointments are still changing, a full-day private vehicle gives you more flexibility. Our companion guide, how to travel from Canton Fair to Guangzhou factories, covers this in detail.
How should Muslim buyers plan halal meals?
Do not assume that you will easily find a suitable halal restaurant next to every business destination. Guangzhou has established Muslim and halal dining areas, but they are not distributed evenly across the city. For this reason, it is often better to plan meals around your business route:
This avoids finishing a supplier meeting and then spending another hour searching for somewhere suitable to eat. For specific areas and restaurants, see our detailed halal food in Guangzhou guide and our practical halal food near Canton Fair guide.
Can I pray at Canton Fair?
The Canton Fair Complex provides a temporary Muslim prayer room during Canton Fair and other major exhibitions. The exact location can change between fairs and phases, so check the official venue information and map when you arrive.
If you need to visit a mosque instead, your transportation plan can include a prayer stop. On a private charter, a driver who knows Guangzhou can build prayer stops around your fair schedule, supplier visits and meals.
How much does a private car cost for Canton Fair?
Private chauffeur prices depend on vehicle size and the type of journey. At Ease Wander, current Guangzhou starting prices are:
| Service | Starting price (5-seater) |
|---|---|
| Airport transfer | USD 110 |
| 4-hour private charter | USD 137 |
| 10-hour private charter | USD 195 |
| 10-hour long-distance charter (up to 250 km) | USD 310 |
The 10-hour private charter price includes the vehicle, professional driver, fuel, tolls and parking. Long-distance charter pricing can be used for factory visits toward areas such as Foshan or Dongguan, subject to the requested route and vehicle availability. You can see full vehicle options and instant pricing on our Canton Fair transportation page.
What is the easiest transportation plan for a business trip?
For a simple Canton Fair visit — Hotel → Canton Fair → Hotel — metro or taxi may be sufficient. For a more complicated business trip — Airport → Hotel → Canton Fair → Supplier → Factory → Halal Restaurant → Hotel — a private chauffeur can reduce the number of separate transportation arrangements you need to make.
For Muslim business travelers, the main benefit is not simply having a car. It is having one transportation plan that works around your meetings, factory visits, halal meals and schedule changes.