Guangzhou's transportation department has made full preparations for the 121st China Import and Export Fair, scheduled to kick off on April 15.

The fair, also known as the Canton Fair, will be held at the China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex from April 15 to May 5, and is divided into three phases.

Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province, is to hold the 121st China Import and Export Fair from April 15 to May 5. [Photo/gz.gov.cn]

According to the city's transportation department, two special bus lines will be added, offering a convenient traveling experience for exhibitors, buyers, and visitors involved in the grand fair.

One of the bus lines runs from the Pazhou Exhibition Center to Huanshi Zhong Road, while the other one from the venue to Liuhua Road. The two bus lines will operate from 3 pm to 7 pm during the first four days and 1 pm to 5 pm on the last day during each phase.

Water-bus lines will also be opened to provide multiple choices for participants. It will start at 6:15 pm every day and travel the following route: Pazhou Exhibition Center — Haixinsha — Canton Tower — Tianzi Pier— Xidi Pier.

In addition, Guangzhou also offers quality taxi services for exhibition-goers, setting up several designated points for travelers to get in and out of taxis.

For travelers taking a plane, one special shuttle bus from the exhibition center to Baiyun International Airport is operated every 30 minutes from noon to 6 pm.

Canton Fair is held biannually in Guangzhou every spring and autumn since 1957. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of China and the People's Government of Guangdong province, and organized by China Foreign Trade Center, it is the largest trade fair with the greatest business turnover in China. The last Canton Fair concluded on Nov 4, 2016.