● Edition 06
20 – 22 November 2026
Zhengzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center
Venue, travel, hotels, visa and the practicalities of doing business in Zhengzhou — the historic capital of Chinese grain and now one of the most connected cities in central China.
Central China’s premier trade venue. Six climate-controlled halls, column-free, 400,000 m² of gross floor space with rail and metro at the door.
No. 1 Yingxie Rd · Zhengdong New District
The Zhengzhou ICEC sits on the Dragon Lake plaza, a five-minute drive from Zhengzhou East HSR station. Direct high-speed trains connect from Beijing (2h 20m), Shanghai (4h), Xi’an (2h) and every major provincial capital.
Zhengzhou is a top-ten Chinese hub with direct international flights and one of the country’s densest HSR interchanges. Getting to the venue is short and predictable.
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) is 25 minutes by car from the venue and 40 minutes by airport express train. Direct flights from Frankfurt, Moscow, Bangkok, Seoul, Almaty, Dubai and 40+ Chinese cities.
Zhengzhou East (郑州东) is a five-minute taxi from the venue and one of China’s largest HSR interchanges. 2h 20m from Beijing, 4h from Shanghai, 6h from Guangzhou. All Chinese cities directly connected.
Zhengzhou Metro Line 1 connects the airport express, HSR and the exhibition ground directly. Taxis and Didi are plentiful and cost 30–80¥ from any city location. English-speaking driver service on request.
Every partner hotel is within a 15-minute drive of the venue. Book through the visitor portal for automatic CGOT rates — typically 30–40% below public prices.
Everything below is included at no cost for verified international buyers. Register once — the concierge team handles the rest.
Complete the two-minute buyer registration form. You’ll need a passport scan, a business card, and the URL of your company’s website.
Our buyer team reviews your credentials — typically within 4 business hours. You may be asked for one supplementary document.
Once approved, an official bilingual invitation letter (English & Chinese) is emailed as a PDF with the CGOT hologram stamp.
Submit the letter with your visa application at your local Chinese embassy or consulate. Most M-visas are issued in 4–7 working days.
As of 2026, holders of French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Swiss, Malaysian, Thai, Singaporean, Brunei and Japanese passports (among others) can enter mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days for business or tourism. Check the latest list on your Chinese embassy website before applying.
A quick primer on the essentials of doing business in China — payments, connectivity, translation, currency and etiquette.
Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate everywhere from taxis to street food. Both accept international cards for foreigners since 2024. Cash is accepted but slower. ATMs are common; withdrawal limits ¥3,000 per transaction.
Fast, cheap 4G/5G. Roaming works but a China-specific eSIM (Airalo, Nomad) or airport SIM is smoother. The Great Firewall blocks Google, Meta and Twitter — install a business VPN before arrival if you need them.
Business English is well-spoken at the venue and among senior staff at Chinese exhibitors. On the street it’s less common. Google Translate is blocked; use Baidu Translate, DeepL or the offline mode of Microsoft Translator.
Exchange business cards with both hands, printed English + Chinese if possible. Meetings run slightly formal; wait to be seated. Toasting is customary at dinners — accept graciously, decline politely. Punctuality is expected.
