The 2025 Southern China Book Fair, under the annual theme "Bay Area Book Festival · Discover the World · Share the Future," on August 15 and will run until August 19.
This year's Book Fair features one main venue and 467 specialty sub-venues, bringing together over 1,500 publishers from home and abroad to showcase nearly 500,000 publications and cultural and creative products. A total of 2,335 cultural events will be held across the main venue and sub-venues.
Covering an area of 40,000 m², the main venue is located in Area B of the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex) and features four themed exhibition halls: "Read the World", "Read the Future", "Read the Life", and "Read Guangdong", along with 24 specialty pavilions and four interactive areas.
This year's Book Fair features one main venue and 467 specialty sub-venues, bringing together over 1,500 publishers from home and abroad to showcase nearly 500,000 publications and cultural and creative products. A total of 2,335 cultural events will be held across the main venue and sub-venues.
Covering an area of 40,000 m², the main venue is located in Area B of the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex) and features four themed exhibition halls: "Read the World", "Read the Future", "Read the Life", and "Read Guangdong", along with 24 specialty pavilions and four interactive areas.
Now in its 32nd year, the Book Fair aims to further deepen its international reach by presenting cultural treasures from Southeast Asia, Europe, and Central Asia, and showcasing publishing achievements from 23 countries and regions.
In the "Read the World" hall, visitors can explore literary masterpieces such as Classic of Mountains and Seas, Bill Gates' autobiography Source Code, Han Kang's We Do Not Part, Percival Everett's James, and bestselling British fantasy author Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures and The Poisoned King. The pavilion also features the 10th anniversary edition of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale, along with global hits like Stranger Things and Atomic Habits.
The hall offers not only world-class literature but also rich cultural experiences. Visitors can enjoy Vietnamese coffee-making and local snacks at the Vietnam Pavilion, try Baba Nyonya porcelain painting and 24 Festive Drums at the Southeast Asia Pavilion, and savor desserts and wine at the Europe Pavilion. The Arab Pavilion hosts Qatari coffee ceremonies and dance shows, while the Central Asia Pavilion features traditional music and food tastings. Art lovers can browse classic international records at the International Art Pavilion, and the IP Licensing and Millet Culture Exhibition provides an immersive VR experience.
