Here you find important and useful information of travel and accomodation in China for your preparation of visit to Automechanika Shanghai.
Getting to the fairground
National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai)
The fairground is located only 1.5 km (straight-line distance) away from the Hongqiao Transportation Hub, and is connected with Hongqiao Airport and Hongqiao Railway Station via the city’s Metro Line 2.
Venue address:
333 Songze Avenue, Puxi, Shanghai, China
From Pudong International Airport
- Taxi: Around 90 minutes (~RMB250)
- Metro: Take Line 2 and get off at National Exhibition and Convention Center Station (Exit 4 / 5 / 6)*
From Hongqiao International Airport
- Taxi: Around 10 minutes (~RMB20)
- Metro: Take Line 2 and get off at National Exhibition and Convention Center Station (Exit 4 / 5 / 6)*
From Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
- Metro: Take Line 2 and get off at National Exhibition and Convention Center Station (Exit 4 / 5 / 6)*
From Shanghai Railway Station
- Metro: Take Line 1 to Renminguangchang / People’s Square Station, change to Line 2 and get off at National Exhibition and Convention Center Station (Exit 4 / 5 / 6)*
From Shanghai South Railway Station
- Metro: Take Line 3 to Zhongshan Park Station, change to Line 2 and get off at National Exhibition and Convention Center Station (Exit 4 / 5 / 6)*
Official carrier
Special Airfares from Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific, the home carrier of Hong Kong, offers registered exhibitors, buyers and travel companions an exclusive opportunity to enjoy great savings on flights to Shanghai.
Book online via the MICE online offer page or contact our Customer Care Department and quote the MICE Event Code for Automechanika Shanghai 2025 to enjoy special fares.
Cathay Pacific is an international airline registered and based in Hong Kong offering scheduled passenger and cargo services to over 200 destinations* worldwide. As Hong Kong’s major airline, we provide vital links for trade and investment as well as leisure travel. Through our passenger and cargo services under Cathay Pacific, we connect Hong Kong to the world.
*include codeshare services
Get your MICE Event Code by completing our Online Pre-registration (coming soon) and enjoy the great offers now!
Should you have any questions, please contact us at auto@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com
Visa-free countries
As of 12 June 2025, citizens from the following countries can enjoy visa-free travel:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Uruguay.
Additionally, citizens from the following countries can enjoy a 240-hour visa-free transit, allowing tourism, business, or family visits:
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Indonesia, Lithuania, Mexico, Qatar, Serbia, Singapore, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the United States, Ukraine, and the United Arab Emirates.
For more information:
- About Chinese Visa: http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/wgrlh/lhqz/lhqzjjs/
- Chinese Embassies: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/zwjg/zgdsg/2491_665346/
* Please note that the embassies and customs determine visa policies and related approvals, and they may be updated periodically.
Official travel agent
Shanghai Vision Expo & Meeting Solutions Co., Ltd.
Ms. Jenny Zhang / Mr. Paul Hou
Tel: +86 21 5481 6051 / 5481 6052
Fax: +86 21 5481 6032
Email: jenny@shanghai-vision.com / paul.hou@shanghai-vision.com
Address: Unit 1308, Block B, Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center, 66 Caobao Road, Shanghai, P.R. China
Accommodation
Hotels in the area will be in high demand, please reserve your room as early as possible.
Partnered overseas travel agents
Should you are interested in being the show's partnered overseas travel agent, please contact auto@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com
Bulgaria
RoomBites Ltd
Mr. Krasimir Kolev
6 Doctor Anastasia Zhelyazkova Str
9010 Varna, Bulgaria
Tel : +359 52 995 964
Email : reservations@roombites.com
Website: http://www.roombites.com
Germany
Fair Point GmbH
Ms. Monika Kenova
Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 5
65760 Eschborn, Germany
Tel : +49 69 348 791 30 / +44 69 348 791 30
Email : info@fair-point.com
Website: http://www.fair-point.com/
India
Destiny Trips Pvt. Ltd
Mr. Ravi Sharma
118, 1st Floor Jaina Tower
02 Janakpuri District Centre, New Delhi, India
Tel : +91 8708965153
Email : ravi@destinytrips.com / destinytrips07@gmail.com
Website: http://www.destinytrips.in
LTA Tours Pvt Ltd
Mr. Pradeep Chawla
212, Ansal Imperial Tower, Naraiana Vihar
New Delhi, India
Tel : +91 11 47094669
Email : info@ltatours.com
Website: http://www.ltatours.com
Riviera Tours and Travel
Mr. Sunil Chawla
8 - 9, Agrawal Complex, Near Municipal Market
CG Road, Ahmedabad 380009 India
Tel : +91 7069011001
Email : info@tradefairtour.com
Website: http://www.tradefairtour.com
Ireland
Expo Travel Group
Ms. Ralitsa Gavrilova
Level 1, The Chase, Carmanhall Road
Sandyford, Dublin D18 Y3X2, Ireland
Tel : +359 52 919 555
Email : info@expobeds.com
Website: http://www.expobeds.com
Taiwan
A Best World Travel Agency Co Ltd
Ms. Ann Kung
11/F, No. 88, Sec. 2, Jianguo N Road, Zhongshan Dist
Taipei City 104073, Taiwan
Tel : +886 2 2563 4083
Email : abwta@ms39.hinet.net / abestwor@ms81.hinet.net
Website: http://www.abesttour.com.tw
Türkiye
KAMPA TOURISM
Mr. Bünyamin Eraslan
Asmalimescit Mh. Sofyali Sk.No:20 D:4
Tünel 34430 Beyoglu Istanbul TR
T : +90 212 245 1060
M: +90 545 499 7561
Website: Instagam
United Kingdom
Expose Travel
Mr. Paul Vasdev
82 Whyteleafe Road
Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5EF
Tel : +44 (0) 1883 349576
Email : paul@exposetravel.uk
Website: http://www.exposetravel.uk
United States
Skyline Housing Inc.
Mr. Chase Wallace
400 Renaissance Center Suite 2600
Detroit, MI 48243 United States
Tel : +1 877 780 4512
Email : reservations@skylinehousing.ne
Website: http://www.skylinehousing.net
Travelion Exhibition Services
Mr. Jeffrey Geller
13407 Cordary Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250 United States
Tel : +1 877 210 2565
Email : support@traveliones.com
Website: http://www.traveliones.com
Other European Countries
Expose Travel
Mr. Paul Vasdev
Tel : +44 (0) 1883 349576
Email : paul@exposetravel.uk
Website: http://www.exposetravel.uk
Served countries: France, Germany, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Portugal, all Scandinavian countries
Visa
All foreign exhibitors and visitors to PR China must apply for visa and comply with the health requirement on entering into China. Please ensure that all your colleagues and accompanies have already obtained the relevant visa prior to departure.
Applying for the Invitation Letter requires the following documents (including but not limited to), such as: a copy of the personal information page of the passport, exhibitor registration information, daily itinerary in China, payment slips, etc. You are recommended to prepare relevant documents in advance to avoid any impact on the progress of your visa applications.
Contact: Shanghai Vision Expo & Meeting Solutions Co., Ltd.
Ms. Ealcie Gao
Tel: +86 21 5481 6051 ext. 807
Email: invitation@shanghai-vision.com
Address: Unit 1308, Block B, Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center, 66 Caobao Road, Shanghai, P.R. China
