Global wide-format brands expand presence at FESPA China 2014

Visitors to Guangzhou event to benefit from global product choice and business insight.

Visitors to FESPA China 2014 (Poly World Trade Expo Center Pazhou, Guangzhou, China, 19 to 21 November 2014) will find an extensive line-up of international wide-format technology and materials manufacturers, with many exhibiting an expanded range of products compared with the first FESPA China event last year.

Brands including Chemica, Cham Group, MontiAntonio, MS Srl, JTeck, Siser, Stahls and Zünd have increased their presence at November’s show, intending to use the event as a key platform for discussions with print service providers from China and neighbouring countries.

The second edition of FESPA China is also attracting some notable first-time participants from the international supplier community, for example Reggiani and Chemical Consultants.

Attractions Many people associate China with the panda, and rightly so, as the panda is China’s national animal. Getting the chance to see these magnificent animals up close at the Chimelong Xiangjian Safari Park is a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity for any visitor.

Canton Tower, the world’s largest TV tower (pictured below), is located in Guangzhou. Here, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Pearl River before eating in one of the two rotating restaurants. For the brave, there’s also a vertical free fall ride at the top!

Slightly outside the main city, visitors can find the eye-catching White Cloud Mountain, known by locals as the “lung of the city”. Here, there are several tea gardens to relax in, foliage and flowers to explore, all while enjoying the view of the white clouds that circle this outstanding mountain. There is also a cable car to take visitors to the top.

Chinese Buddhist traditions can be explored at the much-admired Six Banyan Tree Temple. Originally built in 537 AD, this is a place to take time out from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, in a peaceful and tranquil environment.

For culture vultures, the Guangdong New Museum is a must-visit. It holds over 160000 pieces with permanent exhibitions on Guangdong history, culture and arts, as well as temporary exhibitions. The building alone is worth the visit, having been awarded the 2013 International Architecture Award for its design.

If there’s time left to indulge in a bit of retail therapy then look no further than Beijing Road Walking Street, which is full of both designer brands, and independent shops, to barter for souvenirs to take home. Or, for a more relaxed shopping and dining experience, head to the leafy streets of Shamian Island, a sandbank island famous for its post-colonial architecture.

With so much variety on offer, there will be lots for delegates travelling to FESPA China 2014 to enjoy and see during their stay in Guangzhou.