XIAMEN STONE FAIR

About the fair

The Xiamen International Stone Fair & Tools and Machinery Fair (CXISF) is one of the largest stone-processing events, where domestic and foreign participants present industry trends and showcase the beauty of stone processed with the latest technologies and best equipment. CXISF displays a variety of natural and artificial stones and stone products, the latest advances and modern technologies, equipment and tools meeting the highest global standards. It is of interest to specialists in stone extraction and processing, trade, construction, design and related industries. A series of activities and seminars sees industry professionals discuss topical issues, stone-industry development, equipment, technologies and design practice.

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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.