Mega Show Part 1: Hotels & Where to Stay
20 Oct – 23 Oct 2026 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 32,000 attendees
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Mega Show Part 1 is one of Asia's largest autumn sourcing fairs, held every October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai. Running since the early 1990s and organised by ComAsia, it fills the venue with thousands of exhibitors across gifts, premiums, housewares, kitchen and dining, lifestyle products, toys, baby goods and festive and Christmas items. It draws importers, wholesalers, retail buyers and product developers from around the world who come to source consumer goods manufactured across Asia. For a hotel-booking traveller, Hong Kong's density works in your favour: the harbourfront HKCEC sits in the heart of the city, minutes from Wan Chai and Causeway Bay hotels and directly served by the MTR, including the Airport Express from Hong Kong International Airport. Staying near the venue means walkable access to the halls plus the dining, transport and business amenities of one of Asia's best-connected cities.
Popular areas for attendees: Wan Chai · Causeway Bay · Tsim Sha Tsui.
- Hong Kong hotel demand spikes during the October fair season, so early booking locks in better rates near the harbourfront venue.
- HKCEC sits in central Wan Chai, putting you within walking distance or a short MTR ride of thousands of rooms.
- The Airport Express and MTR make the venue easy to reach without a car, ideal for buyers carrying samples.
- Basing yourself near the fair maximises time on the show floor across the packed four-day sourcing schedule.
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 20 Oct – 23 Oct 2026
- Venue
- Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
- City
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
- Airport
- HKG
- Attendance
- 32,000
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Rates shown for the event window, Mon, Oct 19 → Sat, Oct 24 (arrive the day before, leave the day after) — or choose your own dates above.
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Where to eat during Mega Show Part 1
Wan Chai's HKCEC sits minutes from Central and Causeway Bay by taxi or MTR, while AsiaWorld-Expo is out by the airport on Lantau (allow more time). These picks favour the Central/Wan Chai side, easy after a day at HKCEC.
Lung King Heen
Cantonese
Four Seasons, Central
Harbour-view Cantonese fine dining, a polished and safe choice for an important client dinner just across from Wan Chai.
Tip: Request a window table for the Victoria Harbour view when booking.
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8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana
Italian
Central (Alexandra House)
Umberto Bombana's refined Italian cooking with white truffle in season; a top-tier alternative to a Cantonese banquet.
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Kam's Roast Goose
Cantonese roast meats
Wan Chai (walkable from HKCEC)
Legendary crisp-skinned roast goose over rice in a no-frills room; a quick, brilliant lunch a few minutes from the convention centre.
Tip: Expect a short queue at peak lunch; turnover is fast.
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Yardbird
Japanese yakitori
Sheung Wan
Buzzy, no-reservations yakitori and Japanese small plates with a great sake and cocktail list; good for a relaxed team dinner.
Tip: Go early or expect a wait; it does not take bookings for small groups.
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Tim Ho Wan (Sham Shui Po)
Dim sum
Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
The original branch of the famed budget dim-sum chain, best known for its baked BBQ-pork buns.
Tip: Arrive off-peak; the baked char siu bao are the must-order.
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% Arabica
Specialty coffee
Central / Sheung Wan
Minimalist Kyoto-born coffee bar chain with several harbourside branches; reliable espresso for a quick meeting or takeaway.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Mega Show Part 1 — bookable experiences in Hong Kong, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's calendar centres on its famous rugby sevens, midweek horse racing at Happy Valley and big shows at the new Kai Tak Stadium.
Hong Kong Sevens
The city's marquee rugby sevens tournament, now staged at the new Kai Tak Sports Park, famous for costumes and party atmosphere.
Find ticketsHappy Valley Racecourse (midweek racing)
Floodlit horse racing in the middle of the city, a lively and quintessentially Hong Kong evening out.
Find ticketsKai Tak Stadium concerts
The 50,000-seat retractable-roof stadium is now the city's main venue for major touring acts.
Find ticketsClockenflap Music Festival
Hong Kong's biggest outdoor music and arts festival, with a mix of international and regional acts.
Find ticketsStandard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
A major road-race weekend that winds through Kowloon and across Hong Kong's harbour crossings.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
Getting there
From Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
- Take the Airport Express from HKG to Hong Kong Station (about 24 minutes), then transfer to the MTR Island Line or a short taxi to reach HKCEC in Wan Chai.
- Airport Express passengers can use free shuttle buses linking Hong Kong and Kowloon stations to major hotels near the venue.
- A taxi directly from the airport to Wan Chai takes roughly 35-45 minutes depending on traffic and crosses via the harbour tunnels.
Rail, ferry and other arrivals
- The high-speed rail terminus at West Kowloon connects Hong Kong to mainland Chinese cities, a short taxi or MTR ride from Wan Chai.
- The Star Ferry and cross-harbour ferries link Kowloon to Wan Chai Pier, a roughly 10-minute walk from HKCEC.
- Cross-boundary coaches and ferries serve Shenzhen, Macau and the Greater Bay Area for regional attendees.
Getting around during Mega Show Part 1
MTR and public transport
- Exhibition Centre Station on the MTR East Rail Line sits directly beside HKCEC, about a five-minute covered walk via Exit B3.
- Wan Chai Station on the Island Line is a 10-15 minute walk via elevated footbridges (Exit A1).
- Trams, buses and cross-harbour ferries provide cheap, frequent connections across Hong Kong Island and to Kowloon.
Taxis, rideshare and shuttles
- Metered red urban taxis are plentiful; have your destination written in Chinese to speed things up during busy fair periods.
- Rideshare apps operate in Hong Kong but taxis are usually faster to hail near the venue.
- Airport Express shuttle buses and some hotel shuttles serve the Wan Chai/Convention Centre area during major events.
Visa & entry
Visa-free entry to Hong Kong SAR
- Hong Kong maintains its own immigration system, separate from mainland China; a mainland Chinese visa does not cover Hong Kong.
- Passport holders from around 170 countries and territories (including the US, UK, EU, Australia and Canada) can enter visa-free for stays typically ranging from 7 to 180 days depending on nationality.
- Ensure your passport has adequate validity and confirm the exact visa-free period allowed for your nationality.
Travellers who need a visa in advance
- Nationals of countries not covered by visa-free arrangements must obtain a Hong Kong entry visa/permit from the Immigration Department before travel.
- A separate visa is required if you plan to also enter mainland China, as Hong Kong entry does not permit onward mainland travel.
- Apply early and carry proof of your trade-fair business purpose and return travel where required.
Entry rules change; confirm current requirements with the Hong Kong SAR embassy or official immigration site before booking travel.
First time at Mega Show Part 1?
- Book hotels early, as Hong Kong's October fair calendar pushes up demand and prices citywide.
- Get an Octopus card on arrival for seamless MTR, tram, bus, ferry and convenience-store payments.
- Pre-register for your visitor badge online to avoid long entry queues at HKCEC.
- Carry business cards in quantity; card exchange remains central to sourcing meetings here.
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Stay near Exhibition Centre or Wan Chai MTR stations for the shortest covered walk to the halls.
- Use the footbridge network to move between Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and the venue without street-level crowds.
- Mega Show splits into parts across successive weeks, so check which product categories fall in Part 1 before scheduling meetings.
- Book dinners and taxis ahead in the evenings, when Wan Chai and the harbourfront get busy with delegates.
Mega Show Part 1 travel FAQs
Which airport should I fly into for Mega Show Part 1?
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the gateway. From there the Airport Express reaches central Hong Kong in about 24 minutes, with an easy onward MTR or taxi connection to HKCEC in Wan Chai.
Where is the best area to stay for the venue?
Wan Chai and the adjacent Convention Centre/harbourfront area put you within walking distance of HKCEC. Causeway Bay and North Point are nearby alternatives with good MTR links and a wide range of hotel price points.
How far is the airport from the venue?
HKCEC is roughly 35-45 minutes from HKG by taxi, or about 24 minutes on the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station plus a short MTR ride or transfer to Wan Chai.
Do I need a visa to attend?
Hong Kong runs its own immigration system separate from mainland China, and most nationalities (including US, UK, EU, Australian and Canadian passport holders) can enter visa-free for short stays. Others must obtain a Hong Kong visa in advance, and a separate visa is needed to also enter mainland China.
How does Mega Show Part 1 relate to Part 2?
Mega Show is staged in two consecutive parts at HKCEC each October, split by product categories. Confirm which sectors are covered in Part 1 so you attend the week matching the goods you want to source.
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