Huge new venue will mark China Fish’s 20^th year

The event will be moving to a brand new venue in Beijing for 2010 — and organizers are expecting a world-class attendance to match it. “We were determined to find somewhere very special”, says China Fish President Li Jiang

China Fish is already acknowledged as among the biggest and most influential trade shows on the calendar of the world’s fishing tackle Industry.

Held in the country that has become home to the vast majority of the world’s fishing tackle output, China Fish ranks proudly alongside ICAST and EFTTEX as a must-visit show for international trade.

So the fact that next year’s China Fish marks the 20^th anniversary of this unique and extraordinary event promises something very special for exhibitors and visitors.

To begin with, the carefully-chosen venue for this unique occasion is fittingly brand new – and will be only five months old when the first excited visitors walk through the doors on February 23^rd.

Beijing’s Jiuhua International Exhibition Centre lies within the Jiuhua Resort, already famed as the ideal destination for business and recreation, with its state-of –the-art facilities and welcoming hot spring and spa.

“As 2010 is our 20^th birthday, we wanted to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all the people who have supported the development of China Fish and the China fishing tackle Industry,” said President of China Fish, Li Jiang. “We want to create a celebration atmosphere for all visitors.

“Thus it was very important for us to select a venue that was suitable for such a great occasion. We were determined to fins somewhere very special and that is why we delayed the announcement until now.

“I believe the Jiuhua Centre is the first the choice because of its world-class business and entertainment facilities. This will provide exhibitors and visitors with a very special experience and we look forward to welcoming friends old and new.”

Jiuhua Resort occupies 622,000 sqm in total and the main building of the venue is 96,000 sqm, which is considered the biggest exhibition centre in all of Asia. It offers one of only two ‘single body’ halls with a 35,000 sqm exhibiting area (9,000 sqm more than was available last year) and 26m indoor height.

China Fish will occupy Hall B, the largest hall in the main building and necessary to accommodate more than 400 exhibitors expected for the show.

With everything now in place for a spectacular China Fish, the organizers are confident of a great show. With 388 exhibitors booked up to October 13^th, the total could well exceed the 445 in 2009. More than 1,700 buyers are expected from 85 countries around the world.

China Fish 2010 in numbers 

The new venue for the 20^th anniversary of China Fish boasts 10 hotels with 2300 guest rooms of different styles and all within 1km of the exhibition centre. There are 70 indoor and outdoor hot springs within walking distance, fed by 40℃ water from 1600 meters underground. Visitors have access to 80 meeting rooms and 11 restaurants, along with a first-class sports centre, nearby shops and health care facilities. A royal garden-style building and Beijing’s traditional and mysterious ‘Siheyuan’ are just around the corner. The centre is only about 10 minutes by taxi from the Olympic Village and just 26km from Beijing Capital International Airport.

Angling International , November 2009 issue 22