China Beauty Expo (CBE): Hotels & Where to Stay
12 May – 14 May 2027 Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) 432,000 attendees
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China Beauty Expo 2027 fills the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Pudong from 12 to 14 May, and it is the place where the global beauty industry meets Chinese scale. CBE spans finished brands, skincare, colour cosmetics and the vast supply-chain side: OEM/ODM manufacturers, ingredients, packaging and machinery, drawing in the region of 400,000 visitors across three intense days. The aisles are full of brand founders, buyers for Chinese e-commerce platforms and pharmacy chains, international distributors hunting export-ready products, and sourcing teams comparing contract manufacturers. Because the show compresses that crowd into just three days, hotels around Longyang Road and across Pudong's Lujiazui district get booked out well ahead, especially anything walkable to SNIEC. This page lists live, bookable rates arranged by genuine proximity to the expo centre, so you can see what is actually available for CBE dates and lock in the location that saves you an hour a day.
Popular areas for attendees: Pudong · Lujiazui · Longyang Road area (near SNIEC).
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 12 May – 14 May 2027
- Venue
- Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC)
- City
- Shanghai, China
- Airport
- PVG
- Attendance
- 432,000
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Rates shown for the event window, Tue, May 11 → Sat, May 15 (arrive the day before, leave the day after) — or choose your own dates above.
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Where to eat during China Beauty Expo (CBE)
CIIE and the auto shows stretch the city — Hongqiao fills first. Line 2 is your dining artery: banquet rooms for hosting partners at one end, xiaolongbao counters at the other.
Xin Rong Ji (Nanyang Road)
Taizhou haute Chinese · seafood
Jing'an — Line 2 direct to NECC (~30 min)
Flagship of the revered Xin Rong Ji group — two Michelin stars, private rooms, impeccable seafood-led Taizhou cooking. The safest high-end choice for hosting Chinese partners.
Tip: Book a private room well ahead during CIIE week; let staff guide market-price seafood to control the bill.
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8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana
Contemporary Italian
Rockbund, the Bund — ~25 min by car from SNIEC
Umberto Bombana's two-Michelin-star Italian room with skyline views toward Pudong — the polished Western-format client dinner.
Tip: Request a window table; the set business lunch is far better value.
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Old Jesse
Classic Shanghainese
Tianping Rd, former French Concession — ~25 min from NECC
Tiny, perpetually packed institution — many locals call it the city's definitive old-school Shanghainese kitchen. Red-braised pork worth the squeeze.
Tip: Reserve, and pre-order the salted chicken and fish head by phone a day ahead.
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Jia Jia Tang Bao
Xiaolongbao · since 1986
Huanghe Rd, People's Square — Line 2 to both venues
Shanghai's most famous soup-dumpling counter, hand-pleating to order. Fast, cheap, unmissable between meetings.
Tip: Order the pork-and-crab-roe basket — popular fillings sell out by evening.
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Haidilao (The Hub, Hongqiao)
Sichuan hot pot
The Hub mall — one stop from NECC
China's service-obsessed hot pot chain, attached to Hongqiao station next to the NECC. English-friendly, open very late — the easy team dinner.
Tip: Kitchens run past midnight; queues come with free snacks and manicures.
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Manner Coffee
Specialty coffee
Changning — on the Line 2 corridor to Hongqiao/NECC
Shanghai's homegrown specialty-coffee success story — excellent flat whites at a fraction of hotel prices, branches all over Hongqiao and Jing'an.
Tip: Order via the app to skip the queue; BYO cup for a discount.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after China Beauty Expo (CBE) — bookable experiences in Shanghai, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Shanghai
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A Chinese Basketball Association home game is a lively, affordable evening out during the winter conference season.
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The riverside arena in Pudong is Shanghai's main stop for international tours and large-scale productions.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
Getting there
From Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
- PVG is the main international gateway and conveniently on the same side of the city as SNIEC
- The Maglev covers PVG to Longyang Road in about 8 minutes; from Longyang Road it is one stop on Metro Line 7 to Huamu Road, beside SNIEC, or a 15-20 minute walk
- Metro Line 2 from PVG also reaches Longyang Road in roughly 40 minutes with a change at Guanglan Road
- A taxi from PVG to SNIEC-area hotels takes about 35-50 minutes; use the official rank or book through DiDi
From Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) and rail
- SHA and Hongqiao Railway Station suit arrivals from within China and East Asia; Metro Line 2 crosses the city to Longyang Road in around 60-70 minutes
- High-speed trains from Beijing, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Guangzhou arrive at Hongqiao Railway Station on the same Line 2 corridor
- A cross-town taxi from Hongqiao to Pudong takes 45-75 minutes depending on traffic; the metro is usually more predictable at peak times
- If you are combining CBE with supplier visits in Guangzhou or Hangzhou, high-speed rail is generally easier than domestic flights
Getting around during China Beauty Expo (CBE)
Getting to SNIEC daily
- Metro Line 7's Huamu Road station sits directly by SNIEC's entrance area, and Longyang Road station (Lines 2, 7, 16, 18 and the Maglev) is within walking distance of the west side
- During CBE the morning crush on Lines 2 and 7 towards the venue is heavy between 09:00 and 10:00; arriving earlier is genuinely calmer
- DiDi drop-offs near SNIEC face marshalled traffic and queues on show mornings; agree a specific gate with your driver
- Hotels around Longyang Road, Kerry Parkside and Century Park are close enough to walk, which is the single best time-saver at this show
Around Shanghai
- Use Alipay or WeChat Pay linked to an international card for the metro, taxis and almost everything else; foreign cards and cash are far less useful day to day
- The metro is bilingual and inexpensive; a stored-value transport card in your payment app covers all lines
- DiDi has an English-language interface and is the default ride-hailing option; street taxis are metered but scarce near the expo at closing time
- Crossing to Puxi for dinner is easy on Line 2; allow extra time back late evening as some lines wind down before midnight
Visa & entry
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Nationals of around 50 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the UK, Australia, Japan, South Korea and Brazil, can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days for business or trade-fair visits under the policy currently extended to the end of 2026; check its status for May 2027 travel
- Citizens of 55 countries, including the United States, can use the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme via Shanghai's ports with a confirmed onward ticket to a third country or region
- Visa-free entry covers exhibitions and business meetings but not paid work in China
eVisa / visa required
- Travellers from countries outside the exemption lists need an M (business) visa, supported by an invitation letter from the organiser or a Chinese business partner
- Exhibitors staying longer for factory visits or those from non-exempt countries should start visa applications six to eight weeks before the show
- Chinese visa application centres require in-person biometrics in many countries, so factor an appointment into your timeline
Documents to carry
- Passport with six months' validity, CBE registration or badge confirmation, and your invitation letter if you used one for a visa
- Hotel confirmations and a return or onward ticket, which are checked under the transit exemption in particular
- Business cards and product documentation help at registration desks and with customs questions about samples
China's entry rules are revised often; verify the current position with the Chinese embassy or official immigration sources before booking.
First time at China Beauty Expo (CBE)?
- Pre-register online before arrival; on-site registration queues at SNIEC on the opening morning are long, and trade registration requires business identification
- SNIEC's halls fan out in a triangle from a central area, and CBE occupies most of them; plan brand halls versus supply-chain halls on separate half-days
- Day one is the loudest and busiest for brand launches; if your goal is OEM/ODM or packaging suppliers, their halls reward unhurried conversations later in the show
- May in Shanghai is warm and humid with sudden rain; light clothing and a folding umbrella beat a jacket
- Hotels within walking distance of SNIEC sell out first for CBE, so book as soon as your dates firm up
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The final afternoon is when exhibitors offload samples and talk frankly about minimum order quantities; it is the best time for smaller buyers
- Real deal-making happens at supplier dinners around Century Park and Lujiazui, so leave evenings free and accept invitations
- Hall food is functional; the mall food courts at Kerry Parkside near Huamu Road are faster and better than queuing inside
- Take photos of every stand you like including the booth number sign, because after three days of near-identical packaging suppliers your notes will not be enough
China Beauty Expo (CBE) travel FAQs
Where should I stay for China Beauty Expo?
The Longyang Road and Century Park area next to SNIEC is ideal, with several international hotels in walking range. Lujiazui offers Pudong's skyline hotels about 20-30 minutes away on Line 2, and central Puxi works if you prefer the historic side of Shanghai and accept a longer commute.
How much do hotels cost during China Beauty Expo?
Hotels near SNIEC raise rates substantially for CBE, commonly to double normal levels or more for the walkable properties, since several large fairs compete for the same corridor. Prices soften with each metro stop away from the venue.
How early should I book hotels for China Beauty Expo?
Two to four months ahead is a sensible minimum for walkable hotels, and earlier for teams needing multiple rooms. Free-cancellation rates mean there is no advantage in waiting.
Which airport do I fly into for China Beauty Expo?
Pudong (PVG) is the right choice: it handles the intercontinental routes and is on the same side of Shanghai as SNIEC, about 35-50 minutes by taxi or a short Maglev-plus-metro trip. Hongqiao (SHA) suits connections from within China and East Asia but adds a cross-city transfer.
Is China Beauty Expo open to the public?
CBE is a trade show aimed at industry buyers, distributors, retailers and supply-chain professionals, and registration asks for business credentials. It is not a consumer beauty festival, so travel as a trade visitor with company identification ready.
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