Stop One: Nankang Furniture Town — The Fusion of Art, Craft, and Heritage
Known as “China’s No.1 Home Furnishing Town,” Nankang Furniture Town represents the soul of the city’s furniture industry.
Here, craftsmanship, design, and culture converge. Every exhibition hall tells the story of how Nankang transformed from traditional woodworking to a center of modern design and intelligent manufacturing.
Home Furnishing Expo Center
Covering an area of 13,000 square meters, the Home Furnishing Expo Center consists of three major themed halls — the Redwood Exhibition Hall, Furniture Culture Museum, and Woodcarving Art Hall. Together, they form the cultural heart of Nankang’s furniture industry.
- Redwood Exhibition Hall: Showcases 33 types of redwood materials and over 180 national-standard wood specimens, making it China’s most comprehensive and professional redwood collection — often called “The Palace Museum of Redwood.”
- Furniture Culture Museum: Divided into sections of Wood Culture, Chinese Furniture History, and Western Furniture Art, it traces how furniture evolved alongside human civilization.
- Woodcarving Art Hall: Displays over 100 master-level woodcarving artworks, featuring pieces from renowned craftsmen such as Wang Guohua and Wu Wenzhong, as well as Hezhou’s “Three Carvings,” ebony masterpieces, and large-scale screens — each reflecting the spirit of Chinese craftsmanship.
Home Furnishing Convention Center
With a total exhibition area of 17,000 square meters and more than 120 booths, this is one of the key venues of the China (Ganzhou) Furniture Industry Expo. It gathers high-end brands and original design studios, combining exhibition, business negotiation, and new product launches — a driving engine for Nankang’s “Exhibition Economy.”
Nankang Furniture Aesthetics Pavilion
Located on the east side of Nankang Furniture Town and covering 50,000 square meters, the Nankang Furniture Aesthetics Pavilion integrates interior design, furniture, and home appliances. It is home to China’s first “Move-in Ready Home Mall” and “Metaverse Home Experience Center.” Here, visitors can explore immersive displays and digital experiences that bring the concept of an ideal home to life.
Other highlights in the town include:
- Hakka Culture Museum “Nine Wells and Eighteen Halls”, preserving the architecture and traditions of Hakka life;
- Hakka Roundhouses and Ancient Architectural Complex, showcasing Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing styles;
- Five-Continent Themed Wooden Villas and the Luban Award-winning Urban Hotel, blending Eastern and Western aesthetics;
- Woodcarving Education Base and Red Culture Tourism Sites, enriching the cultural and educational landscape of the town.
Nankang Furniture Town is not just an industrial hub — it’s a living gallery of culture, art, and everyday life.
Stop Two: Furniture Markets — Immersed in a Sea of Design
With over 3 million square meters of exhibition and trade area, Nankang hosts one of China’s largest furniture market clusters. From solid wood and redwood to modern minimalist and luxury designs, these professional markets represent the full spectrum of China’s furniture industry.
Nankang Milan International Home Furnishing Center
As the landmark exhibition and trade center of the Nankang furniture industry, the Nankang Milan International Home Furnishing Center integrates brand showcases, product trading, exhibitions, and business negotiations. It brings together thousands of furniture and home-related enterprises and has repeatedly served as the main venue of the China (Ganzhou) Furniture Industry Expo. The center stands as Nankang’s key gateway to both national and global markets, embodying the strength and image of “China’s Capital of Solid Wood Furniture.”
Here, design meets commerce, and craftsmanship meets opportunity. Whether for sourcing, brand partnership, or global trade, the Milan Center is where the world connects with Nankang.
Nankang Furniture New Center
Located at the heart of Gannan Avenue, the Nankang Furniture New Center is a modern complex integrating exhibition, retail, e-commerce, and industry communication — often called “The Louvre of Nankang.” Recognized as a National 3A-level Tourist Attraction, it showcases Nankang’s creativity and design vitality through multi-style showrooms and immersive displays.
Central Furniture Market
With a total construction area of 80,000 square meters, housing 700+ enterprises and 1,400+ showrooms, this market combines business, retail, leisure, and new product launches. It is one of Nankang’s most dynamic and accessible one-stop furniture trading centers.
Hongtai Furniture Market
Covering 460 acres and 400,000 square meters of building area, Hongtai Market is divided into four major zones:
- Zone A: E-commerce and everyday furniture
- Zone B: Redwood furniture and dining facilities
- Zone C: Office furniture
- Zone E: Hotel and high-end redwood furniture
As one of Nankang’s largest furniture trading complexes, it plays a vital role in wholesale, engineering procurement, and brand collaboration.
Xiangguang New World Furniture Market
Located near Xingchi Road and the Nankang International Furniture Supporting Plaza, this five-level complex includes:
- 1F: Solid wood and children’s furniture
- 2F: Upholstered furniture
- 3F–4F: Comprehensive brand pavilions
- B1: Underground parking
It covers diverse styles such as Chinese, New Chinese, Modern Minimalist, European, American, and Italian Light Luxury, creating a true “one-stop furniture shopping destination.”
Other markets — including the International Home Furnishing Expo Center, Yinghai Home Expo City, Home Expo Plaza, Furniture World, International Furniture City, Guangming Furniture City, and Jiaxing Furniture Boutique Pavilion — further complete Nankang’s vast industrial ecosystem. Together, they form a seamless chain connecting design, manufacturing, trade, and lifestyle — a true reflection of Nankang’s comprehensive furniture industry.
Conclusion
The exhibition halls and furniture markets of Nankang are more than industrial spaces — they are the embodiment of cultural heritage, innovation, and craftsmanship. From wood to art, from workshops to international trade, Nankang is redefining what it means to be “China’s Furniture Capital.”
