The 139th Canton Fair (Spring Session) in April 2026

Assemble at JKIA at 20:00 for check-in formalities; board evening flight departing at 23:59, typically a direct or connecting Kenya Airways service to Guangzhou.

Land in Guangzhou at 19:00 local time (accounting for ~9-hour flight and 5-hour time difference); enjoy smooth private transfer to a 4-star hotel in Foshan (near Guangzhou, offering modern amenities and twin-share standard rooms with two beds).

Start with buffet breakfast at the hotel; take dedicated 52-seat bus transfer to Pazhou Complex for Canton Fair registration (VIP pass included) and full-day exploration of Phase 1 exhibits—over 25,000 exhibitors showcasing heavy machinery, electrical equipment, industrial tools, and hardware across massive halls; regroup at 17:30 exit for bus back, followed by group dinner at a local restaurant featuring Chinese specialties.

Hotel breakfast; repeat daily bus shuttle to Pazhou for second intensive day of Phase 1 networking, product sourcing, and business meetings; 17:30 return transfer and evening dinner.

Breakfast, then third full day at the fair delving into supplier booths and seminars; standard 17:30 pickup for hotel return and dinner.

Breakfast followed by fourth day of focused Phase 1 visits; 17:30 bus back to hotel for rest and group dinner.

Breakfast and final Phase 1 morning session at Pazhou until 12:30 (fair closes for phase); afternoon guided visit to Canton Tower (518m landmark with observation decks, glass skywalk, and panoramic city views—entry ticket included); evening dinner near the tower.

Breakfast, then comprehensive Guangzhou city tour by bus covering iconic sites like Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (intricate Cantonese architecture and folk art museum), Yuexiu Park (with Zhenhai Tower and Five Rams Statue symbolizing the city's legend), and Shamian Island (colonial-era European buildings amid gardens); late afternoon Pearl River night cruise (1-2 hours) with illuminated skyline views, live entertainment, and onboard dinner buffet.

Breakfast, followed by guided excursion to key Guangzhou wholesale markets (e.g., Baima Clothing Market for high-end women's fashion, Shisanhang for mid-range apparel across ages, Shahe for budget clothes/jeans, or nearby hubs like Liwan Plaza for jewelry/handbags—focus on bulk buying with bargaining tips from guides); evening meet at designated spot (e.g., market exit) for bus transfer back and dinner.

Breakfast and extended shopping at additional wholesale clusters (e.g., Buyun Tiandi for mid/high-grade shoes, Ziyuangang Leather Market for bags/wallets, or OneLink Plaza for toys/gifts—opportunities for factory-direct deals and quality checks); evening transfer from appointed location back to hotel for dinner.

Leisurely morning at hotel for rest, packing purchased goods, or optional self-guided visits; 16:00 formal checkout, followed by airport transfer for 22:10 return flight (likely evening Guangzhou-Nairobi routing).

Arrive JKIA at 06:15; official trip conclusion with group dispersal.