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OCTOBER · CHINA BUSINESS

See the market first, then find the next opportunity

Compare October’s Yiwu Group 126 and Guangzhou Group 127 by published dates and research objective.

DISCOVERY → COMPARISON

The right field depends on your objective

Good fit for

Teams new to China sourcing or comparing several product categories

  • Wholesale category discovery
  • Interpreting, logistics and sourcing basics
  • Focused field research in a short window
Published datesOct 8 (Thu)–12 (Mon), 2026
Duration4 nights / 5 days
GroupGroup 126
VerifiedSep 3, 2026
Check Yiwu dates and application Official reference

Good fit for

Teams with a defined sector seeking suppliers or partners through a trade fair

  • Sector-specific fair preparation
  • Supplier and manufacturing partner shortlist
  • Planning around official fair phases
Published datesOct 16 (Fri)–20 (Tue), 2026
Duration4 nights / 5 days
GroupGroup 127
VerifiedSep 3, 2026
Check Guangzhou dates and application Official reference

WAKATION PLANNING NOTE

Define the research question before booking

If work continues during the trip

Separate field days from synthesis time, and reserve 60–90 minutes each evening to organize photos, contacts and quotations.

  1. 01Narrow the products or sectors to one to three
  2. 02Choose a market-led or fair-led route
  3. 03Confirm interpreting, payment, logistics and sample rules
  4. 04Arrange flights and stays after the final itinerary is confirmed

Provider roles are clearly separated

Wakation

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External operator

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SOURCES

Published sources checked

Last checked Sep 3, 2026
October operator and application pageOfficial Yiwu market directoryOfficial Canton Fair website
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