Best Amusement and Attractions Expos in China 2026–2027

China hosts four major amusement and attractions expos. Each serves a different buying window, audience, and market reach. Use the comparison below to match the trip to your goal.

Quick pick: which expo do you need?

1. GTI China Expo — the main expo of the year

Dates: September 10–12, 2026
Venue: Halls A & D, China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex), Guangzhou

Key figures:

• 800+ exhibitors
• 110,000+ sq.m of exhibition space
• 150,000+ visits (projected)
• 16 years of history
• 60+ industry segments

GTI China Expo is the largest sourcing floor in South China for amusement manufacturers and suppliers. Buyers come with different market mandates:

• North America — premium segment with strict requirements
• Europe — certification and quality standards
• Belt and Road countries — fast-growing markets with specific demands

In 2026 the floor exceeds 100,000 sq.m for the first time, with 800+ companies exhibiting. Organizers project 150,000 visits.

Who it serves:

• Amusement attraction manufacturers and suppliers
• Theme park buyers
• Distributors looking for new manufacturers

2026 exhibitors include M Sky, Wanxiang Cloud, ACE, Saint-Fun, and Jinhui.

2. AAA — the spring alternative to GTI

Dates: May 10–12, 2027
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex), Guangzhou

Key figures:

• 110,000 sq.m of exhibition space
• Thousands of international visitors
• High share of deals closed on-site

AAA uses the same Canton Fair Complex as GTI, but runs in May, at the start of the business season. Choose it when your procurement cycle sits in the first half of the year.

AAA 2026 already took place. Most exhibitors closed deals on the spot.

Best fit if you:

• Need equipment before the summer season
• Missed GTI in the autumn
• Want a second meeting with the same supplier base

3. TFPS — the parallel expo with AAA

Dates: May 10–12, 2027 (parallel with AAA)
Venue: Canton Fair Complex, Guangzhou

Key figures:

• 300+ exhibitors and co-exhibitors
• 370+ invited buyers
• 30,000+ professional audience
• 43,820+ total audience
• 50,925,000+ RMB — on-site turnover (previous year results)
• More than 30 countries and regions participating

TFPS runs trade negotiations and public-facing programs on the same floor.

For professionals (B2B):

• Access to big data
• Multi-format business meetings
• Professional events alongside the expo
• Maintaining client relationships

For the public (B2C):

• Brand awareness growth
• Presentation of new tourism products
• Interactive experience and audience feedback
• First insights into consumer preferences

Why AAA and TFPS are a powerful combination

Both shows run at the same time in the same venue (Canton Fair Complex). One May trip covers both:

Worth combining if you:

• Need business buyers and end-visitor feedback in one visit
• Buy for the first half of the year
• Depend on park-visitor reaction before scaling a product

4. IAAPA Expo Asia — the international standard

2026: Hong Kong (already held)
2027: June 28 – July 1, Osaka, Japan

IAAPA Expo Asia 2026 in Hong Kong results:

The show drew 5,447 confirmed visitors and 3,655 qualified buyers from 2,522 companies. Theme of the year: "Pursue the Wonder".

Key events:

• Opening ceremony with Rosanna Law, Hong Kong Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism
• Reception at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
• EDUTours at Kai Tak Sports Park, Ocean Park Hong Kong, and Kidztopia Hong Kong
• Industry speakers: Marilyn Tam (Hong Kong Tourism Board) and Su Zhigang (Chairman of Chimelong Group)

Already booked for Osaka 2027:

• 216 companies have reserved 5,130 sq.m of exhibition space

IAAPA is less a pure procurement hall and more a working circuit of education, research, and operator contacts:

• Educational sessions from industry leaders
• Research and analytics
• Access to an international community of operators and investors

Best for:

• Amusement park operators
• Industry investors
• Teams that need market direction as much as product sourcing

Comparison table: all China expos

How to choose between expos in China

Bonus: expos in Southeast Asia

If China is already covered and you need access to Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, add these two dates.

TAAPE Bangkok — your entry ticket to ASEAN

Dates: October 29–31, 2026
Venue: IMPACT Exhibition Centre, Bangkok, Thailand

Key figures:

• 400 exhibitors
• 18,000+ professional visitors from 30+ countries
• Held annually, 6th edition

Thailand is officially considering the first Disneyland in Southeast Asia under its national development strategy through 2037.

Other market signals:

• Meland is opening its first overseas park in Bangkok
• HarborLand has launched in Kuala Lumpur
• Nickelodeon Playtime — first center in Jakarta
• Genting Singapore is expanding its water park next to S.E.A. Aquarium

Use TAAPE when you want direct ASEAN distribution, not a handoff through Chinese intermediaries.

FUN ASIA Expo — the largest in Indonesia

Dates: August 2026
Venue: Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Jakarta

Key figures:

• 100+ innovative manufacturers
• Attractions, water parks, game equipment

Indonesia is Southeast Asia's largest economy: GDP over $1 trillion, population above 270 million, and Jakarta alone at 11+ million. Middle-class growth is lifting demand for family entertainment.

Attend if you are testing Indonesia or searching for local distributors.

Bottom line: expo calendar for 2026–2027

Start with GTI China Expo if you can make only one trip: densest supplier floor. For first-half buying, book AAA + TFPS in May. Add TAAPE or FUN ASIA once China sourcing is already in place. Choose IAAPA Osaka when the priority is global operator networks and market direction, not sheer supplier volume.