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Guangzhou Yuexiu International Congress Center Guangzhou Yuexiu International Congress Center Opening in May 2020 About Guangzhou About GYICC 01 About Guangzhou About Guangzhou A VIBRANT, STRATEGICALLY-POSITIONED CITY IN THE HEART OF ASIA • 3rd largest city in China • A permanent resident population of more than 14 million. • Largest city in Southern China, close to Hong Kong and Macao • “First-tier City in the World" by the renowned institution GaWC ABOUT GUANGZHOU INTERNATIONAL MAJOR MICE DESTINATION • Among the Top 5 cities in China in terms of international conferences (ICCA rankings) • Growing convention & exhibition destination hosting world-famous Canton Fair, the Fortune Global Forum, the World Route Conference and other major events 2017 · Fortune Global Forum 2018 · World Routes Conference 2019 · World Ports Conference About Guangzhou GUANGZHOU, CHINA’S SOUTHERN GATEWAY TO THE WOLRD Airport Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport 3rd busiest airport in China, and ranked 13th in the world • 70 million of annual passenger throughput • Cover more than 220 navigation points around the world • Reach more than 40 countries and regions GUANGZHOU High-speed Railway Southern China’s Largest Railway Hub • 4 main passenger railway stations in the city • Guangzhou South Railway Station is the main high-speed railway station with direct access to Shenzhen (30 mins), Hongkong (48 mins) and Countries served by flights from Baiyun International Airport other major cities in China Mainland. About Guangzhou GUANGZHOU MAKES IT EASY FOR YOUR EVENT SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES AND CONVENIENT SIGNICANT HOTEL CAPACITIES IN THE CITY ENTRY POLICIES • Extensive lodging supply: 3,048 hotels matching • 144-hour visa-free transit policy in China allows air all budget requirements (some 4- and 5-stars passengers from 53 countries to transit and stay for hotels start as low as EUR 45-105 per night): 5 up to 144 hours (6 days) in Guangzhou without a stars (109), 4 stars (278), 3 stars (584), 2 stars visa. (2,077). • 144-hour Convenience Measures for grouped • All major international hotel chains are foreigners who have already arrived at Hong Kong represented: Marriott, Four Seasons, Mandarin and Macau, to enjoy convenience in entering the Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, Sofitel, Best Western, Pearl River Delta (i.e.; Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Sheraton, Hilton, Peninsula, Shangri-La… Foshan…) Since 1st July 2016, Guangzhou has formally implemented a departure tax refund scheme for overseas visitors About Guangzhou GUANGZHOU, MAJOR INDUSTRIAL, BUSINESS AND R&D CENTER IN CHINA • International metropolis in the heart of China’s one of • Excellent cluster of universities & research centers : the largest industry & business areas: Pearl River Delta, - 2/3 of universities of Guangdong Province where headquartered Tencent (WeChat), Huawei, ZTE, DJI, - 19 national key laboratories Guangzhou Automobile Group… - 18 national engineering research centers - 25 state-level enterprise technology centers • Powerful industrial base with 3 pillar industries: automobile, electrics and petrochemical industry • 10 value innovation parks settled countless international • Breathtaking potentiality in advanced manufacturing companies: Cisco, Microsoft, GE (Healthcare Division), industry, especially in IAB Industry (Information Mitsubishi, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Panasonic, Sony, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Biopharmaceutical) and Ericsson, CNOCC, Foxconn, Procter & Gamble, Colgate- NEM industry (New Energy & New Materials) Palmolive, HJ Heinz, Alibaba… • Guangzhou financial center is ranked 4th in China New Generation of Information Technology Artificial Intelligence Biological Medicine About Guangzhou MAJOR CLUSTERS IN GUANGZHOU Biomedicine & Automobile AI* ICT Industries* Pharmaceuticals One of the China’s top 5 Leading hub in Computing and One of the major manufacturing artificial intelligence industry Cloud Data, IC and New Display Pioneer in bio-medical industry bases in China centers Technology in China Renewable Energy & E-commerce Environmental Protection Aviation Shipping One of the major clusters One of the most important focusing on energy production Southern China’s biggest Southern China’s largest airline engines for the sector of E- and supply, energy service, and integrated ports hub relying on hub commerce in China new energy automobile. Pearl River and Pacific Logistics & Petrochemical Transportation Financial Services ¥18.5 trillion aggregate turnover Ranked as one of the Top 25 * AI: Artificial Intelligence One of the 3 traditional pillar in the industry of logistics and Global Financial Centers in the *ICT: Information & industries in Guangzhou transportation world in 2019 by Z/Yen group Communication Technology. About Guangzhou BEFORE, DURING & AFTER YOUR EVENT… A Rich Social Program Enriching Participants’ Experience • Sightseeing and visits of historical sites: Chen Clan Academy, Sun Yat-sen Memorial… • Large scale of local traditional activities: Lion Dance, Guangdong Embroidery, Yue Opera… • Unforgettable modern cities tours: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Macao and Hongkong… Guangzhou is a Food Paradise • Home to the world-famous Cantonese cuisine • 11 restaurants with Michelin star rating • 28 restaurants recommended by Michelin reviewers as "bidden recommendation" 02 About GYICC About GYICC BACKGROUND OF GYICC Sister City Relationship between Guangzhou & Lyon Both groups are strong and influential Yuexiu Group GL events One of the largest state- × Leading international owned companies in integrated group which Guangzhou operates in every area of event industry The main body GIYCC will The contract was was completed officially open officially signed The JV GYICC company was will be established delivered 2018 2020 2016 2017 2019 About GYICC GUANGZHOU YUEXIU INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS CENTER A state-of-the-art complex with ▪ Guangzhou International Congress Center: first-class venue in China for hosting national & international conferences & corporate events ▪ Shopping mall ▪ Offices 53,000 sqm of total surface area 17,000 sqm of event spaces 2,400 sqm of pillar-free exhibition hall 2,400 sqm of pillar-free grand ball room 760 sqm of auditorium 23 large and medium-sized meeting rooms 18 small and medium-sized meeting rooms About GYICC CENTRAL LOCATION Located in the Heart of City Center Among the historical community of Canton Fair Area with mature supporting facilities and convenient transportation It can be easily reached through Guangzhou Metro Line 2 (Yuexiu Park Station) • Surrounded by 3 eco-parks • 2 five-star hotels within walking distance (1500+ hotel rooms) Well Connected to the Airport and Railway Stations • 5 mins of driving distance Guangzhou Railway Station • 30 mins of driving distance Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport • 45 mins of driving distance Guangzhou South Railway Station ABOUT GYICC • 25 mins of driving distance • One of the top 3 CBDs in China and the biggest CBD in Southern China, Tianhe CBD is the only member of the Global Business Districts Innovation Club in South China and the “Demonstration Base for Liberalization of Service and Trade in Great Bay Area”. • Southern China’s Headquarters Economy settled a large number of international institutions in finance, high-tech industry and trade, etc. • Tourist spots ： Canton Tower, Guangdong Museum, Commercial District of Beijing Road Guangzhou Opera House… • 15 mins of driving distance Tianhe Central Business Center • Beijing Commercial Pedestrian Street, one of the oldest roads in Guangzhou and the busiest commercial center in history from past to present, is now a renowned one-stop commercial street in the Yuexiu District for shopping, entertainments and other cultural activities. • Tourist spots：Guangzhou City God Temple, Dafo Temple… About GYICC HOSTING EVERY TYPE OF EVENT FLOOR 6 11 meeting rooms/VIP rooms from 50 to 950sqm FLOOR 5 11 meeting rooms/VIP rooms from 50 to 950sqm FLOOR 4 7 meeting rooms/VIP rooms from 50 to 520sqm 2,400sqm of grand ball room + 2 VIP rooms + 2 meeting rooms Grand Conference Room (6th floor) FLOOR 3 (300 & 420sqm) 505-seat auditorium + 2 VIP rooms + 2 meeting rooms (300 & FLOOR 2 420sqm) GROUND FLOOR 2,400sqm of exhibition hall + 2 VIP rooms + 2 reception areas MAIN ENTRANCES Garden Banquet (7th floor) About GYICC 2 VERSATILE GRAND BALLROOMS 2 pillar-free halls of 2,400sqm located in the 1st and 3rd floor of GYICC 4K HD projectors Top-quality of sound system Professional electricity system of 360 degree 2,400sqm Grand Ball Room 301 (3rd Floor) Technical Parameters (Conference Room 101/301) Ceiling Height: 9m Capacity for stantard stand (3m*3m): 130 units Capacity for stand of 3m*2m: 200 units Floor Overload of Room 101: 1,500kg/m² Floor Overload of Room 301: 300 - 500 kg/m² CONGRESSES GALA DINNERS COCKTAILS st 2,400sqm Exhibition Hall 101 (1 floor) 2,535people 1,320 people 2,000 people About GYICC 1 MULTI-FUNCTIONAL AUDITORIUM located in the 2nd floor of GYICC, can be used either as a 505-seat plenary when pulling out the retractable seats or a 500sqm flat conference room when the seats are laid aside Auditorium with the Seats Pulling Out Auditorium with the Seats Laid Aside Auditorium in the Format of Classroom About GYICC 41 CONFERENCE ROOMS / VIP ROOMS WITH ADVANCED EQUIPMENT ‐ 23 large and medium-sized meeting rooms ‐ 18 small and medium sized meeting rooms ‐ Among of it, 22 meeting rooms can be separated ‐ After separated, meeting rooms sound insulation can reach 52db VIP Room (5th Floor) Meeting Room (6th Floor) Meeting Room (5th Floor) About GYICC CUTTING-EDGE NETWORK MUTIFUNTIONAL
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