China International Alcohol Fair kicked off on Thursday in Guiyang city, the capital of Guizhou province, and attracted 1,854 companies and 12,000 sellers and visitors. The fair included forums, tasting, and aged Moutai auctions.

A visitor purchased a bottle of Moutai for 1,099 yuan ($172) on Aug 18, 2011, at the China International Alcohol Fair in Guiyang city, the capital of Guizhou province. Thousands of visitors line up for the 200 bottles of Moutai on offer each day. Each buyer is limited to two bottles. [Photo/Asianewsphoto]

A dealer exibits liquor products, priced at 59,999 each, on Aug 18, 2011, at the China International Alcohol Fair in Guiyang city, the capital of Guizhou province. [Photo/Asianewsphoto]