Chongqing Exhibition Center

The Chongqing Exhibition Center (CEC) is a landmark professional exhibition venue in Chongqing and the birthplace of the city’s exhibition industry.

Overview & Location

Location: No. 269 Keyuan 4th Road, Jiulongpo District, Chongqing, within the National High-Tech Industrial Development Zone.
Website: https://super-e.com.cn/
History: Opened in 1998, it is the city’s first purpose-built exhibition center.
Status: A key venue in Chongqing’s “one core, three centers, six features” exhibition layout.

The center features a unique complex of a circular pavilion and a rectangular pavilion.

Total Area: Approx. 45,000 m²
Exhibition Space: Approx. 25,000 m² (1,250 standard booths)
Outdoor Plaza: Approx. 3,900 m²
Support Areas: Includes 8 meeting rooms (approx. 2,300 m²), a multi-function hall, VIP rooms, a business center, a café, underground parking, and warehouses.

Pavilion	Floor	Clear Height	Floor Loading
Circular	1F	5–18 m	1.5–5 t/m²
	2F	4.9 m	1.0 t/m²
	3F & 4F	3.6 m	0.5 t/m²
Rectangular	1F	5.2 m	1.0 t/m²
	2F	9–15 m	1.5 t/m²
	Basement	2.7–3.2 m	2.0 t/m²

Historical Significance: Hosted over 200 regional, national, and international exhibitions in its early years, receiving more than 5 million visitors. It was home to iconic events like the China Chongqing International Automobile Exhibition and the China International Motorcycle Expo (CIMAMOTOR).
Current Operations: While large-scale exhibitions have largely moved to newer venues like the Chongqing International Expo Center, the CEC has successfully transitioned into a comprehensive exhibition service provider.
Core Business: The center now focuses on organizing and managing major events, providing full-scale services for exhibitions, conferences, and Competition. It remains the organizer of key brands like the Chongqing International Auto Exhibition, CIMAMOTOR, and the Chongqing Auto Consumption Festival.