From Canton Fair to ADC: A One-Day Shenzhen Sourcing Route

If you are in Guangzhou for Canton Fair Phase 2 (23–27 October 2026), you are about one hour by high-speed train from Shenzhen, where ADC Art Design Center brings more than 1,600 furniture, lighting, art and home décor brands together under one roof. This guide shows how to turn one spare day after the fair into a focused Shenzhen sourcing trip: how to get there, how to plan your route through the halls, and what to prepare so the day ends with real supplier conversations.

Why add a Shenzhen day to your Canton Fair trip

Canton Fair is the best place to see what is new, but a booth is a small window. Each exhibitor brings a handful of hero products, the halls are crowded, and there is little time to compare finishes, check materials or talk through a project in detail. Most buyers leave with a bag of catalogues and a long list of follow-ups.

A day at ADC solves a different problem. Instead of one product per booth, you see full showrooms that stay open all year. Instead of travelling between factories in different cities, you walk between brands in four connected halls. And because several ADC brands also exhibit at the fair, you can meet a brand at its booth on Monday and see its complete range in Shenzhen later in the week.

• You see complete collections, not just the pieces chosen for the fair.
• You can compare categories side by side: furniture, lighting, textiles, tableware, art and materials.
• You talk to brands without the time pressure of a fair booth.
• ADC is open every day, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM, so it fits any travel plan.

Which Canton Fair phase matches ADC

The Canton Fair autumn session runs in three phases, and ADC’s range overlaps most with the second:

• Phase 1 (15–19 October): electronics, household appliances, machinery, vehicles, lighting and hardware.
• Phase 2 (23–27 October): housewares, gifts, home decorations, ceramics, furniture and building materials. This is the closest match to ADC.
• Phase 3 (31 October – 4 November): toys, baby and maternity products, fashion, textiles, shoes, bags, stationery and health products.

If you are visiting Phase 2, almost everything you are looking at has a counterpart at ADC. If you are visiting Phase 3 for textiles, ADC’s home textiles and rugs collection, with fabrics, curtains, carpets and rugs, is worth the extra day.

Meet ADC brands at the fair first

Three ADC brands are exhibiting at Phase 2 this year. Visiting their booths first gives you a reference point, and their full showrooms at ADC give you the rest of the story.

• HIGOLD, premium outdoor furniture: Hall 10.3, booths F37–38 and G10–11.
• Merlin Living, 3D-printed and handmade ceramics: Hall 9.2, Area B, booths K37–38, L11–12 and I45–46.
• YAN & VIVRE, distinctive ceramics for interiors: Hall 18.1, booths J28–29.

Booth details and links are also on our Canton Fair page.

Getting from the Canton Fair to ADC Shenzhen

The fastest route is the high-speed train. From Guangzhou South Station, take a train to Shenzhen North Station; the journey takes about an hour. At Shenzhen North, change to the metro: take Line 6, then change to Line 9, and get off at Hongling North Station. Use Exit D; ADC is about 200 metres away on Zhanyi Road, Luohu District.

If you prefer a car, a taxi from Guangzhou takes one to two hours depending on traffic. Coming from Hong Kong, Foshan or Shenzhen Bao’an Airport instead? Our Plan your visit page lists each route step by step.

A few practical tips:

• Leave Guangzhou early. Arriving by 10:00–10:30 gives you a full day in the halls.
• ADC does not offer airport or station pick-up, but the metro stop is a short walk from the entrance.
• If you want to stay the night, our partner hotels, HYATT UrCove and Noah Hotel, are both under ten minutes’ walk from ADC, and we can help you book.

How to plan your day at ADC

ADC covers 200,000 square metres across four halls, so a little planning goes a long way. Start with the hall that matches your main category, then use the afternoon for second categories and follow-up meetings. The floor guide shows what is on every floor.

Phase I · Decorative Arts Hall

Home décor and accessories on floors 1–5, and design brand showrooms on floors 6–9. Come here for home accents, art and sculpture, tableware and ceramics, floral and gifts.

Phase II · Aesthetic Furniture Hall

Nine floors of furniture: total design solutions on the lower floors, smart selection on 3F, Eastern aesthetics and rosewood on 4–6F, imported furniture on 7F and a creative design park with designer studios on 8–9F. Start here if furniture is your priority.

Phase III · Home Living Hall

Premium home collections on 1–2F, then lighting and textiles on 3–5F, with the rooftop food street on 6F for lunch.

Custom Design Hall

Brand flagship showrooms, design studios and live-streaming rooms, the place for made-to-order and project work.

A simple one-day plan for a furniture and lighting buyer could look like this:

• 10:30 Arrive and start in Phase II with your main furniture brands.
• 12:30 Lunch at the rooftop food street in Phase III.
• 13:30 Lighting and textiles on Phase III, floors 3–5.
• 15:30 Phase I for accessories and tableware to complete your range.
• 17:00 Return to your shortlisted brands to confirm samples and next steps.

What to prepare before you go

The buyers who get the most from a day at ADC arrive with a clear brief. Before you travel, prepare:

• Your category list and the styles or materials you are looking for.
• Quantities and target timing, so brands can tell you quickly whether they fit.
• Photos or references of products you have seen at the fair, to show brands what you mean.
• Your project details if you are sourcing for a hotel, villa or retail fit-out: room counts, sizes and finishes.
• A way to record contacts: business cards, WeChat or WhatsApp.

Send us your arrival day and categories on WhatsApp before you travel, and we will suggest a route through the halls so you see the most relevant showrooms first. Our team can also help with translation during your visit.

Buying at ADC: what to expect

At ADC you deal with brands directly in their showrooms. That makes it easy to check materials, finishes and build quality before you commit. Many brands sell from a single piece, so a first order can be small, and several categories offer custom sizes, OEM and contract-grade ranges for projects. Many brands can also arrange overseas shipping.

Prices, minimum orders, lead times and payment terms are set by each brand, so confirm them directly with the brands you shortlist. For volume and project buying, our For the trade page explains how ADC supports dealers, designers and project teams.

Canton Fair and ADC: how they work together

It helps to think of the fair and ADC as two steps of the same trip rather than alternatives. Each is strong at something different:

• Canton Fair is best for discovery: seeing new products from many regions, spotting trends and meeting exporters you have not worked with before.
• ADC is best for decisions: comparing full collections, checking quality up close, and narrowing a long list down to the brands you will actually order from.
• Together, they let you collect ideas at the fair and turn them into a shortlist in Shenzhen, often in the same week.

Buyers furnishing a whole project, such as a boutique hotel or a set of villas, find this especially useful. The fair shows what is available; ADC lets you match furniture, lighting, textiles and accessories from different brands in one place, so the pieces work together before you order.

Questions buyers often ask

Do I need an appointment to visit ADC?

No. ADC is open every day, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM, and you can walk in. If you send us your arrival day and categories on WhatsApp in advance, we can suggest which floors and showrooms to see first.

How much time should I plan?

One full day is enough to cover your main categories and revisit your shortlist. If you are sourcing for a large project across many categories, plan a second day or a return visit.

Can I buy samples or small quantities?

Many brands sell from a single piece, so samples and small first orders are often possible. Each brand sets its own minimum order, so confirm the details with the brands you meet.

Is there language support?

Yes. Our team helps with translation during your visit. Tell us your language when you contact us.

Can I visit ADC during Phase 3 instead?

Yes. ADC is open throughout the fair period and the rest of the year, so you can plan your Shenzhen day around whichever phase you are attending.

Plan your visit

One day after the Canton Fair is often enough to replace several factory trips. Check the Canton Fair page for the brands exhibiting this year, browse the brand directory to build your shortlist, and plan your visit to ADC Shenzhen. We look forward to welcoming you.