Build Smart Sourcing Limited

China Sourcing & Travel Guide for Entrepreneurs

The Ultimate China Business Travel Playbook: Your 2025 Guide to Sourcing, Networking & Traveling Like a Pro Unlock China with Confidence Traveling to China for business? Whether you are negotiating in Guangzhou’s markets, networking in Shanghai, or navigating cultural minefields, this comprehensive 2025 travel guide is your secret weapon. Written by seasoned travelers and sourcing experts from Build Smart Sourcing Limited, it cuts through the noise to deliver actionable, up-to-date intel so you can focus on deals, not logistics. What’s Inside? PRE-TRIP ESSENTIALS Visa requirements, VPN setup, payment apps( Alipay/WeChat pay) CITY-SPECIFIC MARKET INFORMATION WITH LOCATION,PRODUCT TYPES ESTIMATED TRAVEL TIME AND ADDRESSES. Popular markets in Guangzhou Popular markets in Shanghai Popular Markets in Foshan Malls and locations in Shanghai Tradeshows and Expo centers in shanghai ACCOMMODATION Hotel recommendations in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Foshan city. Hotel prices are also provided along with Shuttle bus services, food etc. TRANSPORTATION Taxies, trains, in-bound flights and bus information is provided along with estimated costs depending on destination. ESIM/ VPN RECOMMENDATIONS esim and VPN recommendations are provide along with costs depending on trip duration. PAYMENT METHODS Alipay setup instructions WeChat setup instructions FOOD AND DRINKS Western food restaurants recommendations in Guangzhou along with location, types of food prepared and estimated price range. AIRLINE RECOMMENDATIONS US visa flights from the US to china along with price range and best airlines to travel with. Visa free transit countries and airlines with flights to china along with price ranges. BUDGET FOR TRAVELING TO CHINA FOR BUSINESS This includes detailed prices for flights, hotel accommodation, taxies, food, tour guide services, personal shopping budget, budget for purchasing stocks, shipping charges etc. TOUR GUIDE SERVICES This includes contact details and recommendation to credible tour guide service providers living in china. NEGOTIATION SCRIPTS USED TO SPEAK WITH SUPPLIERS IN WECHAT This script contains detailed conversations that can be used to negotiate prices with suppliers on we chat. FREIGHT FORWARDERS AND WAREHOUSE SERVICES IN CHINA This section contains freight forwarders contact details and warehouses that can be use to ship your goods back home to your home country. Estimated cost per CBM and warehouse delivery cost is also provided. HOSPITALS RECOMMENDATION WITH ENGLISH SPEAKING STAFF This section contains hospitals, their locations and English speaking staff in the event of an emergency along with registration fees BASIC MANDARIN PHRASES This section contains basic Chinese phrases that are used on a daily basis by Chinese suppliers Who Needs This? Entrepreneurs sourcing products from Yiwu/Guangzhou. Corporate travelers attending meetings in Beijing/Shanghai. Dropshippers/e-commerce sellers buying in bulk. First-timers who want to avoid rookie mistakes. Instant PDF download (mobile-friendly + printer-ready). Free quarterly updates (to keep you ahead of changes). Exclusive discount on a 1-hour China sourcing consultation. Access to a private Telegram group for real-time Q&A. Perfect For: Amazon FBA sellers Import/export startups Trade show attendees Corporate expats