Guangzhou gears up for 136th Canton Fair(1/8)

Drone photo shows the venue for the upcoming 136th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Jimin)

The exhibition will cover a total area of 1.55 million square meters, with 74,000 booths, 55 exhibition areas and 171 special areas, attracting 30,000 exhibitors. This year's fair focuses on advanced manufacturing, interior decoration and better lifestyles.

Staff members make final preparations for the upcoming 136th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Jimin)

Staff members make final preparations for the upcoming 136th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Jimin)

Staff members make final preparations for the upcoming 136th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Jimin)

Staff members make final preparations for the upcoming 136th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Jimin)

Staff members make final preparations for the upcoming 136th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Jimin)

Staff members make final preparations for the upcoming 136th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Jimin)

Staff members make final preparations for the upcoming 136th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Oct. 13, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Chen Jimin)