CHINA BUSINESS TRIP- 9 days – May 2026

DAY 1 – Arrival in Guangzhou – May 2, 2026

– 15:30 Arrival and pick-up at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
– 16:00 Opportunity to purchase a Chinese SIM card and install a VPN at the airport
(We strongly recommend that all guests install Alipay, WeChat, and Astrill VPN prior to arrival in China to avoid delays)
– 17:00 Transfer to hotel (name to be confirmed)
– 18:00 Hotel check-in
– 19:00 Introductory meeting with local business partners over dinner featuring Chinese cuisine

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DAY 2 – Visit to the Canton Fair, Guangzhou – May 3, 2026

– 06:00–09:00 Breakfast
– 09:30 Departure for Canton Fair
– 10:00 Visit Canton Fair and engage with various suppliers
– 12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant
– 13:00 Continue Canton Fair visits
– 17:00 Return to hotel
– 19:00 Guided retail experience with personalized assistance from your host

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DAY 3 – Visit to the Canton Fair, Guangzhou – May 4, 2026

– 06:00–09:00 Breakfast
– 09:30 Departure for Canton Fair
– 10:00 Visit Canton Fair and meet with suppliers
– 12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant
– 13:00 Continue Canton Fair visits
– 17:00 Return to hotel
– 19:00 Guided retail experience with personalized assistance from your host

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DAY 4 – Exploration of Tiles & Furniture Showrooms in Foshan – May 5, 2026

– 06:00–07:00 Breakfast
– 07:30 Departure to multiple showrooms (expect extended walking, as there are more than 10 showrooms)
– 09:30 Showroom visits featuring kitchen materials (cabinets, countertops), tiles, sanitary items (sinks, faucets)
– 13:00 Lunch at a local restaurant
– 14:00 Transfer to furniture factory
– 17:00 Transfer to tiles factory, subject to time availability
– 19:00 Guided retail experience with personalized assistance from your host

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DAY 5 – Visit an Automobile Manufacturer in Shenzhen – May 6, 2026

– 06:00–08:00 Breakfast
– 08:30 Travel to Shenzhen via bullet train (approx. 2 hours)
– 11:00 Factory tour, networking with leadership, and order placement where applicable
– 13:00 Lunch at a local restaurant
– 15:00 Tour of a high-tech factory
– 19:00 Return to Guangzhou via bullet train

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DAY 6 – Beddings, Jewellery, and Luxury Bags in Guangzhou – May 7, 2026

– 06:00–08:00 Breakfast
– 08:30 Departure
– 10:00 Visit bedding factory/wholesaler
– 12:00 Lunch at a local restaurant
– 13:00 Visit various jewellery suppliers
– 15:00 Explore Shiling – renowned for luxury bags
– 18:00 Return to hotel
– 19:00 Evening at leisure or additional meetings

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DAY 7 – Leisure and Cultural Immersion in Guangzhou – May 8, 2026

– After six intensive days of factory and showroom visits, guests will enjoy a SPA day experience
– 06:00–08:00 Breakfast/no breakfast
– 08:30 Transfer to SPA facility
– 09:00 Begin SPA session (includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks)

– 17:00 Transfer to night Cruise
– 20:00 Return to hotel

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DAY 8 – Underground River Experience – May 9, 2026 (optional activity- additional 190 USD)

– 06:00–07:00 Breakfast
– 07:30 Departure to Zhuhai City (approx. 2 hours drive)
– 10:00 Visit the underground river
– 13:00 Lunch
– 15:00 Explore Zhuhai, subject to time availability
– 17:00 Return to hotel

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DAY 8 – Hot Air Balloon Experience – May 9, 2026 (optional activity- additional 180 USD)

– 06:00–08:00 Breakfast
– 08:30 Departure to Qingyuan City (approx. 2 hours drive)
– 10:00 Experience canton flying car
– 13:00 Lunch
– 14:00 Drive to the second location
– 16:00 Watch the sunset in a hot air balloon
– 18:00 Return to hotel

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DAY 8 – Free Day – May 9, 2026

– 06:00–10:00 Breakfast
– 10:00 Personal activities

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DAY 9 – Free Day and Departure to Uganda – May 10, 2026

– 06:00–10:00 Breakfast
– 20:00 Transfer to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Important Notes:

1. For minor purchases, payments via Alipay/WeChat linked to foreign bank accounts                                                                                                                                      incur a 3% fee; payments via foreign bank cards (Visa) are charged 6%.
2. For factory payments, the Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) method is recommended.
3. Carry some cash (USD) in case Alipay or WeChat accounts are temporarily frozen.
4. Visa cards are preferred over MasterCard in China.
5. Some ATMs accept foreign Visa cards with a daily withdrawal limit of RMB 7,000.

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End of Trip