Getting into the Canton Fair (Guangzhou)

Hi,

I am interested in attending the Canton Fair next month. I don't have a business affiliation; I just want to come out of sheer curiosity. I'm trying to understand what is involved.

I have looked through Canton Fair site ( Protected content ) and see that registering through BEST requires putting in company information.

So I wanted to know if anyone has gone through this process before. What if I want to come just to visit and look around? Any suggestions?

I'd also be interested in meeting others who are going. I'm already in China with a tourist visa, so I just need to get to Guangzhou and get a badge.

Thanks for any help.

Matt