As the 140th Canton Fair gets underway, Guangzhou is rolling out exclusive shopping discounts and tax refund services across the city. It's time to shop!

cdf Guangzhou Downtown Duty-Free Shop (广州市内免税店)

From October 15 to November 4, present a valid Canton Fair exhibitor badge to enjoy 25 percent off duty-free products.

Shoppers can also claim a range of perks, including a 10-yuan discount on purchases of 200 yuan or more, a 50-yuan dining voucher, a Guangzhou Metro one-day pass, a free MR gaming experience and ride-hailing discounts of up to 50 percent.

The store offers a selection of Chinese-style cultural and creative products, Chinese beauty brands and digital gadgets, making it a great place to pick up local gifts.

Travelers departing from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport within 60 days can purchase duty-free goods and enjoy additional benefits, including complimentary gifts. Visitors who present an envelope or receipt from a cdf duty-free store in Guangzhou or Shenzhen can also receive exclusive perks.

Opening hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Getting there: Exit D of Zhujiang New Town Station on Metro Lines 3 and 5, or Exit B of Huacheng Dadao Station on the APM Line.

With the APEC meetings approaching, Shenzhen's downtown duty-free shop has also rolled out a series of special offers.

Parc Central (天環)

Exclusive shopping perks for Canton Fair exhibitors and buyers are now available at Parc Central until November 4.

Present a valid Canton Fair exhibitor or buyer badge at the concierge desk on B2 to claim a Parc Central Gold Card, which offers discounts at participating restaurants and stores. Spend 3,888 yuan in a single transaction anywhere in the mall to receive a travel kit worth 820 yuan.

Set Parc Central as your pick-up or drop-off point on Amap or Didi to receive ride-hailing coupons worth more than 100 yuan in total. Visitors can also scan a QR code at the mall to claim Alipay+ offers worth up to 128 yuan.

Parc Central is home to Guangzhou's first centralized departure tax refund counter offering the instant in-store tax refund service, allowing eligible overseas visitors to receive refunds immediately after shopping.

Overseas visitors who make eligible purchases at designated tax-free shopping stores across Guangzhou can process their refunds at the mall's B3 refund counter. The refund rate can reach 9 percent, and the cash can be spent at the mall immediately. After receiving a refund, travelers can leave China through any port of departure within 28 days.

Getting there: Exit B of Tiyu Xilu Station on Metro Lines 1 and 3, or Tianhenan Station on the APM Line.

Photos: cdf Guangzhou Downtown Duty-Free Shop, Parc Central