Canton Fair, as the largest import and export commodity trade fair in China and even in the world, attracts countless merchants, buyers and visitors. For individual visitors, entering the Canton Fair may be relatively complicated, but there are still some ways to make you achieve this goal. In this article, we will explore several ways to visit the Canton Fair and some practical visiting tips.
Method 1: Become a translator for a foreign friend.
Individuals are often not allowed to enter the Canton Fair directly, but you can become a translator for a foreign friend and be brought in by a friend. Your friend needs to bring his visa and passport to the certificate processing center to apply for a purchase certificate on site. You can apply for a purchase certificate when your friend applies for the certificate. You need to prepare a large one-inch photo with a blue background, a copy of your ID card and the original ID card. In terms of fees, foreign friends need to pay 200 yuan, while you need to pay 350 yuan, which includes the one-day visit fee. If you have a foreign household registration, you do not need an invitation letter. You can apply for a buyer’s certificate with your visa and passport. If you do not have a foreign household registration, you can apply for a purchaser’s certificate.
Method 2: Apply for the Canton Fair exhibitor’s certificate on behalf of others.
Another way is to find an exhibitor company to apply for the Canton Fair exhibitor badge. You need to apply for a ticket to enter the Canton Fair, but tickets are not sold on site. You can submit an application through an exhibition company or a local trade group, and you can only get the certificate after review. Although it may be difficult to find a local trade group, it is easier to apply for a qualified exhibition company. At this time, personal connections may play an important role.
Visiting skills:
1. Prepare knowledge in advance: If you are a newcomer to foreign trade, be sure to familiarize yourself with the relevant knowledge of your company and products in advance. At the exhibition, you need to introduce the advantages of the product and the advantages of the company to customers, just like a salesperson selling clothes.
2. Focus on sales: When treating customers, you must focus and treat them differently. For some customers who only care about price, you don’t have to spend too much time. For potential high-quality customers, you should be more attentive and take the initiative.
3. Seize the opportunity: If a customer stays at your booth for a while, don’t hesitate, you should quickly walk up and ask if you need help. Seize every opportunity to communicate in order to better understand customer needs and recommend corresponding products.
3. Establish connections: It is crucial to establish connections during the Canton Fair. Communicate with other exhibitors, buyers, and industry professionals to share experiences and insights, which will help expand personal connections and business cooperation opportunities.
4. Detailed plan: The Canton Fair exhibition area is vast and there are many exhibitors, so it is very necessary to make a detailed visit plan in advance. Identify the industries, products, and booths you want to focus on to make the most of your precious exhibition time.
In summary, although there are some restrictions on individual visits to the Canton Fair, there is still a chance to qualify for a visit by becoming an interpreter for foreign friends or finding the right channels. During the visit, fully preparing knowledge, focusing on promoting products, and seizing opportunities to establish connections will all help to gain a better visiting experience. How to visit the Canton Fair depends on choice and strategy. I hope these suggestions will be helpful to everyone.