GLOBAL TEA FAIR CHINA - SHENZHEN

About the fair

The Global Tea Fair brings together tea lovers from around the world. For anyone passionate about tea it is a must-visit event, a place to learn from experts and meet fellow connoisseurs. Over the years it has become a key meeting point for those who want to discover new varieties and innovations. Visitors can admire a huge diversity of teas from different regions — each stand offering a unique story and flavour, from classic black and green teas to exotic herbal blends. Beyond the teas, the fair features tea accessories, tea-based dishes and even tea-themed apparel, while engaging talks led by industry leaders offer valuable insight into cultivation, production and trends. Warm and welcoming, the Global Tea Fair is more than an exhibition — it is a community united by a shared passion for tea.

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Planning the trip

• Register the badge online. Every major fair issues visitor badges in advance, and on-site registration means queueing on the busiest morning of the show. Registration usually opens one to two months out.
• Check the visa position early. China's entry rules have changed repeatedly in recent years, including visa-free arrangements for a growing list of countries and transit exemptions. Confirm what applies to your passport for this month, and ask the organiser for an invitation letter if a business visa is needed — issuing one is routine.
• Book accommodation before the dates firm up. A large fair fills its host city and rates move accordingly. Cancellable bookings made early cost less than confirmed ones made late.
• Decide which halls before you arrive. The bigger Chinese fairs run to several halls across separate phases, and walking them without a plan burns a day. Shortlist the stands you need and treat anything else as a bonus.
• Plan the follow-up, not just the visit. Business cards collected at a fair convert poorly once you fly home: quotes arrive in patchy English, samples stall, and the time difference eats a day per exchange. Deciding who handles that before you travel is what makes the trip pay for itself.