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Getting there

 Join China's leading pharma event

CPHI & PMEC China

Prepare for your visit

Plan your travel & accommodation in advance to maximise your time at CPHI China.

Opening hours

In-person

Tuesday 16 June: 9:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 17 June: 9:00 - 18:00
Thursday 18 June: 9:00 - 15:30

See venue layout

Event location

Shanghai New International Expo Center

Take buses, metro lines and maglev to ‘Longyang Road Station’, around 600m from the SNIEC. Or take Metro Line 7 to ‘Hua Mu Road Station’ and use exit 2 to enter the SNIEC via Hall W5.

See venue locationShuttle bus

Travel information

Before you arrive

Things to consider before arriving at CPHI & PMEC China 2026

  • Visa

  • Accommodation

  • Experience Shanghai

  • Stay connected

Visas

Visas for China

For more information and to start your application you may visit the official website of Chinese Visa Application Service Center via the link below. 

➜ View website

Attendees who need to enter China urgently or whose business visa application is too late at the Chinese Embassy/Visa Centre can apply for a Port Visa to Shanghai. You may apply online via the link below:

➜ Port Visa to Shanghai

Great news for global travellers, China now offers visa-free entry to passport holders from the following countries:

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, 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, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, Uruguay. 

This visa free policy allows you to stay in China for up to 30 days. Valid purposes include business and tourism.

To support Indian nationals planning to attend CPHI & PMEC China, we have partnered with the following trusted travel agencies who specialize in trade fair logistics and visa facilitation. 


These experienced partners are here to ensure your travel arrangements and documentation process is seamless and hassle-free.


APM Holidays

Website: https://apmholidays.com/upcoming-trade-fairs/

Contact: Manjeet Kumar

Tel: +91-989-983-0072 / +91-981-122-7529

Email: manjeet@apmholidays.com


TRIUS HOLIDAY PVT. LTD.

Contact: Sanjeev SharmaTel: +91 98338 84482

Email: sanjeev@triusholiday.com


Sambhav Trade Tours

Website: http://www.sambhav.net/

Contact: Dharmen ShahTel: +91 98210 94453

Email: drs@sambhav.net


Sarathi Tours Pvt Ltd

Website: https://mysarathi.in/trade-fairs/

Contact: Krishna DavaneTel: +91 9823458444

Email: Krishna@mysarathi.in


RED CARPET TOURS PVT LTD

Website: https://rctrips.com/tradefair/package/cphi-china-pmec-china-2026

Contact: Narayan Kabra

Tel: +91 97737 73025

Email: narayankabra@rctrips.com

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Travel partners

Trius Holiday Pvt Ltd
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    How to experience Shanghai?

    Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) is located in Pudong New Area of Shanghai and easily accessible using many means of transport. 

    We have also arranged a shuttle bus between the Shanghai Pudong International Airport, SNIEC, and the official hotels. Learn more

    The venue is close to hotels restaurants, shopping centres, supermarkets, banks, recreation spots, cinemas and much more.  Attendees will find it very easy to find anything they may need within a short radius of the venue. Learn more

     

    There are several public and international hospitals around SNIEC. If you feel unwell during the event, please contact the medical establishments below to make an appointment. 


    Parkway Health:
    No. 51, Hongfeng Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
    Tel: 86-21-64455999


    East Hospital:
    No.150, Jimo Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
    Tel: 86-21-58822171


    Ren Ji Hospital:
    No. 1630, Dongfang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai
    Tel: 86-21-58752345

Stay connected

High-speed mobile service from the moment you land

Start your CPHl & PMEC China journey with a smooth 4G experience. Pick up a China Telecom short‑term SIM as soon as you arrive at Shanghai Pudong (PVG). Quick, bilingual setup with high‑speed data, local minutes, 50 texts, and free incoming calls. Bring your passport for on‑the‑spot real‑name registration. Flexible 7, 15 or 30‑day plans to match your exhibition schedule. 

Telecom service counter at PVG:

Terminal 2 (T2) one‑stop service centre: Diagonally opposite the left side of the International Arrivals exit. Open 24/7 year‑round, with dedicated counters for international short‑term SIMs and full English/Chinese support.

Terminal 1 (T1) China Telecom service hall: Directly opposite the International Arrivals exit (Shanghai Pudong Yingbin Avenue Service Hall). Open 07:00–22:00 daily, with bilingual support for SIM setup and internet services.

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