Is this your first time visiting China to attend the Beijing Sino-Dental Exhibition? Are you unfamiliar with the routes? Unsure how to navigate your visit to the Beijing Dental Expo? Here is a complete, step-by-step guide: Visa → Flights → Accommodation → Airport-to-Venue Transport → Exhibition Entry & Visit.
As the largest and most influential dental exhibition in China, Sino-Dental® has become a benchmarking dental show, which enjoys high reputation both in China and around Asia. Till 2025, it has been successfully held for 28 years. Over the past two decades, Sino-Dental has strived to introduce and promote advanced technologies and products; to provide a platform for national and international dental companies to demonstrate images, be informed of market information, learn the advanced technologies and develop new products; to provide opportunities for the exhibitors and professionals to communicate and exchange experiences.
I. Basic Exhibition Information
Exhibition Name: The 30th China International Dental Equipment & Materials Exhibition (Sino-Dental 2026)
Dates: June 9–12, 2026
June 9–10: 08:00–17:00
June 11: 08:30–17:00
June 12: 08:30–12:00
Venue: China National Convention Center (Phase I)
Address: No. 7 / No. 16 Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Official Language: Primarily Chinese; most exhibitors are able to communicate in English.
Official Website: www.sinodent.com.cn
Official WeChat Account (for Registration/Booking): Beijing International Dental Exhibition
II. Visa (For International Visitors—This is Crucial)
A Chinese visa is required (e.g., L, M, F types). We recommend applying for a Tourist Visa (L) or a Business Visa (M).
Exhibition Invitation Letter:
You may apply for an official invitation letter via the exhibition website to assist with your visa application.
Contact Email: [email protected]
Recommended Documents: Passport, passport-style photos, proof of employment, exhibition invitation letter, round-trip flight itinerary, hotel reservation confirmation.
Timeline: We recommend applying at least 3–4 weeks in advance.
III. Flying to Beijing: Which Airport Should You Choose?
Beijing has two international airports:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) — *Close to the exhibition venue; recommended as the first choice.*
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) — *Distant; while flights may be cheaper, travel time is significantly longer.*
Recommendation: Whenever possible, book flights arriving at PEK (Capital Airport).
IV. Accommodation Recommendations (Close to the Venue & Foreigner-Friendly)
Venue: China National Convention Center (Olympic Park) | Subway: Line 8 / Line 15 — Olympic Park Station
Most Convenient (2–5 minutes' walk to the venue)
China National Convention Center Grand Hotel
Connected directly to the venue via a covered walkway, ensuring you stay dry in the rain and shielded from the sun.
Price Range: High (approx. ¥800–1500 per night)
InterContinental Beijing Beichen
5-star hotel; approx. 5 minutes' walk.
Mid-Range (10–15 minutes' walk; excellent value for money)
JI Hotel (Olympic Sports Center / CNCC Branch)
Clean, part of a major chain, and foreigner-friendly.
Houju Hotel (Bird's Nest / CNCC Branch)
Budget-Friendly (¥300–500; convenient subway access)
Qiu Guo S Hotel, Changsha Hotel, etc.—all located near subway station exits in the vicinity.
Booking Tips
Use Booking.com, Agoda, or the international version of Ctrip (Trip.com); select options that offer free cancellation.
Check-in: A passport is all that is required; front desk staff generally speak English.
V. From the Airport to the China National Convention Center (Detailed Route)
Option A: Capital Airport (PEK) → Venue (Recommended)
Subway (Affordable, avoids traffic congestion; approx. 75 minutes total travel time; ¥25 + ¥3 fare)
Proceed to Terminals 2 or 3 (T2/T3) → Take the Capital Airport Express (Airport Rail Link) → SanYuanQiao Station (¥25 fare; approx. 30 minutes).
Transfer to Line 10 (Inner Loop) → BeiTuCheng Station.
Transfer to Line 8 (towards ZhuXinZhuang) → Olympic Park Station.
Exit via Gate E (Southwest Exit) → Walk approx. 400 meters to the China National Convention Center (use Entrances E1/E2). Taxi (Fastest option: approx. 35–45 minutes; ¥60–80)
Simply say: "National Convention Center, Chaoyang, near Bird's Nest."
Show the driver the address: National Convention Center, No. 7 Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
Option B: Daxing Airport (PKX) → Exhibition Center
Longer distance; approx. 1.5 hours by subway, or 1 hour 20 minutes by taxi (¥120+).
Route: Daxing Airport Express → Caoqiao → Line 10 → Beitucheng → Line 8 → Olympic Green Station (Exit E).
VI. Upon Arrival at the Exhibition Hall: How to Enter (Steps for International Visitors)
Pre-registration Online (Highly Recommended)
WeChat Official Account: Beijing International Dental Exhibition → "Visitor Pre-registration" (Operated by the Beijing Municipal People's Government).
Alternatively, via the Official Website: www.sinodent.com.cn → Register, then enter your passport number, name, and email address.
Upon completion, you will receive a QR code or a confirmation email; simply scan the code on-site to collect your visitor badge.
On-site Registration (Available if you did not pre-register)
Proceed to Entrances E1/E2/E3 or C1/C3 → Present your passport at the "International Visitors / Foreigners" counter to fill out a form or scan a code → Collect your visitor badge (Free of charge).
Opening Hours: Please refer to the schedule provided earlier; the exhibition closes at noon on the final day (the 12th).
VII. Visitor Tips (To make your first visit easier)
The exhibition area is vast (50,000 sq. m.), so please wear comfortable shoes.
Key Areas to Visit: Equipment Zone, Implantology Zone, Orthodontics Zone, and Digital Dentistry (CBCT, Intraoral Scanners).
Most exhibitors provide English-language materials and have staff who speak English; feel free to communicate directly, exchange business cards, or arrange for follow-up contact.
Dining: Restaurants and light meal options are available inside the exhibition hall; alternatively, the adjacent Xin'ao Shopping Center offers a wide variety of choices (Chinese, Western, and fast food).
VIII. Simple Chinese/English Communication Phrases (Ready to use directly)
Hello--ni hao/Nee how
Eat--chi fan/chee fahn
"Where is the entrance for international visitors?"
"I need a visitor badge, please."
"Do you speak English?"
We offer guided tours and translation services. Please contact us if you require assistance. 8615347868693, [email protected]