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Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE) 2027

广州国际照明展览会（光亚展）

Jun 9 – 12, 2027 · Guangzhou

The world's largest lighting trade fair by many measures, covering LED and decorative lighting, smart and commercial lighting, components and drivers, and co-located electrical building technology. The 2026 edition hosted 2,802 exhibitors and about 210,000 visitors. The place to benchmark lighting suppliers and prices.

Buyer tips

Pre-register online to get your badge by email; allow two full days, as the fair uses the entire Canton Fair complex.

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Visiting Guangzhou for this fair

Practical notes for buyers flying in: entry rules, how to reach the venue, where to stay, how to pay, and what to do with the days after the fair. Checked October 14, 2026.

Entry and visas
Guangzhou Baiyun airport and the Guangdong rail and ferry ports listed by the National Immigration Administration accept the 240-hour visa-free transit; the 30-day unilateral exemption (about 50 countries, valid to December 31, 2026 when checked) also applies. For a visa, the Canton Fair issues invitation letters through its Buyer Service System when you apply for a badge; other organisers do the same on request. Apply for the visa at least a month before the fair.
Getting to the venue
China Import and Export Fair Complex, Pazhou: metro Line 8 to Xingangdong (Areas A and B) or Pazhou (Area C). From Baiyun Airport allow 45 to 60 minutes by taxi, or Line 3 then Line 8 in about 70 minutes. From Guangzhou South high-speed station, Line 2 to Changgang then Line 8, about 40 minutes.
Where to stay
Pazhou itself and Zhujiang New Town across the river are the practical choices. During Canton Fair phases rates double or triple and the official hotel-booking page sells out early; Haizhu district hotels two to three metro stops away cost much less.
Paying in Guangzhou
Alipay and WeChat Pay with a foreign card cover taxis, meals and samples. Exhibitors quote in USD or RMB; pay orders by bank transfer to the company account, never cash at the booth.
After the fair
The Pearl River Delta is an hour away in every direction: Foshan Lecong furniture in about an hour by car, Zhongshan Guzhen lighting in 1.5 hours, Dongguan in an hour, Shenzhen in 30 to 50 minutes by high-speed rail, Shantou and Chaozhou ceramics and toys in 2 to 3 hours. Book the factory days for the week after your phase, when suppliers are back on site.

Nearby markets and clusters

Guangzhou Baiyun World Leather Trading CenterGuangzhou Shahe Clothing Wholesale MarketZhongshan Guzhen Lighting MarketsFoshan Lecong Furniture MarketsShenzhenDongguanFoshanGuzhen (Zhongshan)ChaozhouShantou Chenghai

Related guides

Sources: cantonfair.org.cn · nia.gov.cn

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