China Toy Expo (CTE)
21–23 October 2026
Shanghai, Shanghai
Description
Asia's largest B2B toy fair and one of the world's leading venues for toy sourcing and finding manufacturers, held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). Displays include art and collectible toys, plush toys and dolls, smart and electronic toys, educational games, models, sports and outdoor goods and other categories. Aimed at international buyers, importers and distributors, and at OEM/ODM cooperation.
Airports
Pudong Airport (PVG) — 30 km east of city center. Taxi to downtown: ¥180–250, 50–70 min. Metro Line 2: ~60 min, ¥7. Fastest: Maglev to Longyang Road, 8 min, ¥50 (¥40 with flight ticket), then Metro.
Hongqiao Airport (SHA) — 13 km west of city center. Taxi to downtown: ¥50–80, 25–35 min. Metro Line 2/10: ~30 min, ¥5. Connected to Hongqiao Railway Station — high-speed trains to Suzhou, Hangzhou, Nanjing.
Getting Around
World-class metro — 19 lines, clean, English signage. Single ride ¥3–9. Public Transport Card works on metro, buses, taxis, convenience stores. Didi ubiquitous. Maglev + Metro is the fastest from Pudong Airport to anywhere in the city.
Exhibition Venues
SNIEC (Longyang Road) — Pudong. From PVG: Maglev 8 min direct — the venue is at the Maglev terminal. From SHA: Metro Line 2 direct ~50 min, or taxi ¥80–120, 35 min. NECC (Hongqiao) — from SHA: walking distance (connected terminal). From PVG: Metro Line 2 ~90 min, or taxi ¥250–300, 60 min. Shanghai Exhibition Center (Jing'an) — Metro Line 2/7, central location.
Before the Trip
Before your trip, it is worth reading our guides: “How to Use Taxis in China: A Detailed Guide for Foreigners” and “How to Pay in China in 2026: A Complete Guide”.
Industries
Shanghai, Shanghai
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