2026 Guiyang Coffee Expo Closes: Global Flavors Converge as City's Coffee Culture Shines

At a Glance (China Coffee Network): On September 26, the 2026 Guiyang Coffee Expo reached its closing day. Coffee brands from Singapore, Laos, Vietnam and other countries gathered in Guiyang, with many overseas exhi…

On September 26, the 2026 Guiyang Coffee Expo reached its closing day. Coffee brands from Singapore, Laos, Vietnam and other countries gathered in Guiyang, with many overseas exhibitors visiting for the first time; the venue brought together both industry professionals who had traveled from afar and ordinary citizens long rooted in Guiyang who have loved coffee for years. On the final day, booths rolled out discounts and perks to give back to visitors, and a coffee gala gathering global flavors came to a close amid lively tastings and exchanges.

A Singaporean exhibitor who has been deeply involved in the coffee industry for years said this was his first time exhibiting in Guiyang. Speaking of the trip, he remarked that the gains far exceeded his expectations.

Parch, a Singaporean coffee brand

“I have been looking forward to exhibiting in Guiyang, and these few days at the expo have truly been rewarding,” said the Singaporean exhibitor. “Guiyang’s coffee atmosphere is wonderful, its citizens are warm and friendly, and fellow professionals are eager to exchange and share. In just a few days I met many new friends here—that is the greatest reward of exhibiting.”

Beyond Singapore’s specialty pour-over, Lao iced coffee and Vietnamese-style coffee also became popular categories to check in on-site. The smooth, mellow Lao iced coffee suits Guiyang’s climate and is loved by many young visitors. Coffee professionals from various countries, using coffee as a bond, felt the inclusiveness and down-to-earth vibrancy of Guiyang.

Lao Coffee

The charm of the expo lies not only in industry exchange; coffee also connects enthusiasts of different age groups. At this expo, an older coffee enthusiast made a special trip to check in. He has several coffee machines at home and insists on a milky coffee every morning upon waking—drinking coffee has become an unchanging habit of many years.

“I am not young, but I have kept up this coffee hobby for many years,” the enthusiast chatted with a reporter. “I drink a milky coffee every morning; its smooth, gentle taste has become a fixed ritual in my life, and if I skip it for a day, I always feel something is missing.”

Touring every booth, he carefully tasted coffee beans from various places, comparing the flavor differences of beans from different origins and roast levels. In his view, coffee has never been a trend exclusive to the young; it is a hobby that can accompany one throughout life.

Lao Coffee

On the closing day, many booths launched promotions, with coffee beans and equipment offered at discounts; many visiting citizens took advantage of the last day to pick out their favorite beans and merchandise. The venue remained crowded, with no drop in the atmosphere of tasting and exchange.

Coffee Cloud

Several exhibitors from out of town told reporters at the close that, visiting Guiyang for the first time, they were moved by its rich coffee atmosphere. Guiyang’s citizens are willing to embrace flavors from around the world and eager to try new things, making it a city highly suited for coffee culture to thrive.

Every grand event must eventually close, but the passion and exchange brought by coffee will not stop. Over a few days, exotic flavors and specialty coffees from across China converged in Guiyang; the newly made coffee friends and the laughter during tastings all remain within this coffee expo.

This expo is a window through which the world sees Guiyang’s coffee vitality, and a bridge connecting coffee lovers at home and abroad. With the expo over, the coffee story continues—in the cafés along Guiyang’s streets, the aroma endures and the passion never fades.

Reporter Gao Xin, Tianyan News

Editor He Tao

Second review: Yang Tao

Third review: Min Jie

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