From October 15th to November 4th, the 134th Canton Fair has been held at the Pazhou International Convention and Exhibition Center in Guangzhou. During the Canton Fair, besides taking part in exhibitions and business negotiations, domestic and international visitors are also allowed to travel through Guangzhou to explore its charm.

Catering: varieties of delicacies await during morning tea

"Eating in Guangzhou" serves as a calling card of the city, with a wide variety of delectable dishes such as steamed vermicelli rolls, shrimp dumplings, Shaomai (Steamed Pork Dumplings), and Sampan Congees.

Cantonese have a fondness for "yum cha" (drinking tea), which can be viewed as a social activity where travelling merchants from every quarter gather around a tea table to discuss important matters. The tea market in Guangzhou knows no time limits, extending from early morning until late at night.

After visiting the Canton Fair and indulging in various culinary delights, you can immerse yourself in the vibrant food culture and lively atmosphere of the city at the 2023 Guangzhou International Gourmet Festival, which will be held from November 10th to November 15th at the WANBO Business District.

Exploring: travelling and shopping with discounts

With plenty of hot spots for sightseeing, shopping and dining, Guangzhou boasts a large number of wonderful destinations to suit your preferences.

When the Canton Fair encounters the 2023 Guangzhou International Shopping Festival, the major commercial districts, business brands and online platforms across the city are ready to join forces for a consumer extravaganza.

During the Canton Fair, the Guangzhou Tower will offer discounted tickets for the participants of the Fair. By presenting relevant certificates such as the buyer's card, the guest's card and the staff card, visitors can enjoy preferential prices for admission.

Starting from September 27th, the Guangzhou government has been running a consumer voucher promotion in collaboration with Alipay and UnionPay, granting vouchers worth a total value of over a hundred million RMB.

As one of the perks during the 134th Canton Fair, the Guangzhou government has prepared a number of consumer vouchers worth ten million RMB. Collected on Alipay, these vouchers can be used for shopping at various supermarkets, outlets, and retail stores within the city area, providing convenience and discounts for the participants of the Canton Fair.

Accommodating: hotels welcoming friends from around the world

Hotels with excellent views are awaiting the buyers from all over the world. Wonderful night views, nostalgic homestays and star-rated hotel services will endow the residents with a sweet dream.

As one of the eight hotels in Guangzhou with a "Certificate Center for Overseas Buyers", Dongfang Hotel has a 60-year history of receiving the merchants of Canton Fair. Free shuttle buses traveling between the hotel and the Fair are available in the hotel square; During the Canton Fair, a reception party will also be held in the main lobby of the hotel to demonstrate the hospitality of the Lingnan area; What's more, the hotel has set up reception desks offering minority language services for foreign guests with translation needs.

During the Canton Fair, the China Hotel will also provide a shuttle bus service for the convenience of the guests.

The Guangdong Asia International Hotel has set up counters for sign-in and certificate handling services for overseas buyers designated by the Canton Fair. A shuttle bus service is also available at the hotel.

第134届广交会：这份广州“吃喝玩乐”全攻略请收好

10月15日-11月4日，第134届广交会将在广州琶洲国际会展中心举办。广交会期间，除了逛展洽谈外，参展的国内外来宾还可以畅游广州，一睹羊城风采！

吃：早茶食煲仔应有尽有

“食在广州”是广州的名片之一，肠粉、虾饺、烧卖、艇仔粥……各种美食应有尽有。

广州人喜爱“饮茶”，“饮茶”往往也是一种社会交际的方式，无论是哪个地区来的客商，都可以在茶桌上共谋大计。广州的茶市并没有时间限制，可以从早上一直延续到深夜。

在参加完广交会，品尝完各式美食后，2023广州国际美食节还将在11月10日至11月15日于长隆万博商务区万博中心举办，让您尽情沉浸于多彩餐饮文化中，品味城市的“烟火气”。

逛：看展购物有优惠

广州的逛玩打卡地十分多，无论你是爱逛街买买买，还是爱到处打卡拍拍，又或是爱尝新的“小吃货”，这里都有适合你的好去处。

广交会叠加2023广州国际购物节，全市各大商圈、商业载体、品牌商家、电商平台将开启消费大联动！

广交会期间，广州塔将针对参会商实行门票购票优惠。凭第134届广交会采购商证、来宾证、员工证等相关证件，可享受购票优惠。

从9月27日开始，广州持续开展政府消费券促销活动，联合支付宝、云闪付发放消费券总额超亿元。

在第134届广交会期间广州市准备了千万元政府消费券作为福利之一，在支付宝领取成功后可到广州市内商超、百货、零售等企业购物消费，为会展客商在广州的购物提供便利和优惠。

住：各大酒店齐迎海内外客商

五湖四海采购商来到广州，还有这些拥有绝佳观景位的酒店等着你。高空俯瞰广州城、180°绝美夜景、复古西关民宿、五星级酒店服务……承包大家酣甜的梦乡。

有六十年广交会客商接待经验的东方宾馆，是广州市内八家设有“境外采购商办证中心”的酒店之一，宾馆广场设置免费穿梭巴士，每日接送客人往返宾馆和展馆；广交会期间，宾馆也会在主大堂置办欢迎酒会，为各位国内外展商展现岭南东方待客之道；宾馆新增了小语种接待岗，向有翻译需求的外宾提供相应语种接待服务……

广交会期间，中国大酒店也将提供穿梭巴士服务，让入住客商省心便捷地来往酒店及展馆。

广东亚洲国际大酒店在酒店大堂专设广交会指定境外采购商报到及办证点，为境外采购商，提供轻松、便捷的参展服务，同时还有穿梭巴士往返展会服务等。

图、文｜记者 孙绮曼 通讯员 穗商务宣
翻译｜洪婷