Why visit in person
A visit shows you things no video call can: how clean and organised the line is, how many people actually work there, what other brands’ products are on the floor, and how the owner answers questions face to face. For a large or long-term order, a few days in China can save months of problems.
What we organise
- Pre-screened factory list: we check suppliers before you book flights, so every visit is a real option.
- Itinerary: visits grouped by area to make the most of each day.
- Interpreter and negotiator: a team member who speaks Mandarin, knows your brief and supports price and terms discussions.
- Transport: between factories, hotels and trade fair venues.
- Visit notes: a summary of each factory, with photos, quotes and agreed next steps.
- Follow-up: we keep talking to the factories after you fly home.
Trade fairs
The Canton Fair in Guangzhou runs twice a year, in spring and autumn, each in three phases covering different product groups. Shenzhen and Hong Kong host major electronics and gift fairs. A fair is a fast way to meet many suppliers, but a stand tells you who can afford a stand, not who owns a factory. We help you shortlist at the fair and verify afterwards.
Planning your trip
- Check visa requirements for your nationality well in advance.
- Avoid Chinese New Year and the first week of October, when most factories close.
- Allow a day between the fair and factory visits to review what you saw.
- Bring samples or drawings of what you want made.
Can’t travel?
We can visit factories for you and send photos, video and a written report, or set up a live video walk-through of the production line.