How is the complex actually laid out?

The complex is built around exhibition sections, not around making a pleasant walk from one end to the other — planning your route before you arrive matters more here than at almost any other kind of venue.

Think in zones and sections, not a single map

The complex splits into zones, and within each zone, halls are organised by exhibition section. Knowing which section covers your category — covered from the categories side of this guide — is the starting point for any route, not a general sense of “where the fair is.”

Distance is a real planning factor

Moving between halls in different zones can take real time, not a quick walk — this matters especially if your sourcing spans categories in different sections of the complex. Building this walking time into your day’s plan, rather than assuming you can freely bounce between distant halls, avoids a day that’s mostly spent in transit rather than at booths.

Plan each day’s route in advance

Rather than wandering and hoping to find what you need, identify the specific halls and sections relevant to that day before you leave your hotel — covered as part of the broader first-time preparation. A focused, planned route consistently covers more useful ground than an unplanned one.

What’s next

Use the first-day checklist to make sure your first day’s route is actually planned out, or check how crowding on peak days affects this.