Bahamas to Foshan: 20–24 h with one stop to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), 48 minutes by road to Lecong, a visa is required in advance.
- Flight
- 20–24 h with one stop
- Entry
- a visa is required in advance
- Transfer
- 48 min from CAN
- Visit
- Four days
- Guide day
- USD 150 / day
- Pickup
- USD 149
Sourcing trip · Caribbean
Bahamas to Foshan: island specification, mainland routing
Nassau has no nonstop to China, and Bahamian buyers are usually furnishing villas and small resorts. Routing goes through Miami, Toronto or London, and salt air changes the finish specification entirely.
- Flight
- 20–24 hOne stop
- Entry
- Visa requiredApply before booking flights
- Allow
- Four daysin Foshan
- Airport pickup
- $149Credited back within 6 months
Bahamas to Foshan: 20–24 h with one stop to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), 48 minutes by road to Lecong, a visa is required in advance.
- Flight
- 20–24 h with one stop
- Entry
- a visa is required in advance
- Transfer
- 48 min
- Visit
- Four days
- Guide day
- USD 150 / day
- Pickup
- USD 149
Getting here
Schedules change with the season — confirm the operating carrier before booking. The airport code is the part that stays put.
Entry rules for Bahamian travellers
Visa required before travel. Apply for an M (business) or L (tourist) visa at a Chinese visa application centre before booking. Allow about four working days plus appointment time.
Bahamian passports need a visa before travel.
- Without a visa
- None — apply in advance
- On what basis
- Visa required before travel
- Visa on arrival
- No — port visas only for urgent business, with an invitation
- Airside transit
- Under 24 h, no visa if you stay airside
CarryReturn ticket · Hotel booking · Approved invitation · Appointment confirmation
Waivers were extended repeatedly through 2025–2026 and several expire on 31 December 2026. Confirm the current term with the Chinese embassy before paying for flights.
Airport pickup, $149 — refunded when you order
- Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macau, Zhuhai, Dongguan, Zhongshan
- Drop at your hotel — or straight to a showroom if you land early, with parking and tolls settled
On a 06:40 landing the transfer reaches Lecong about an hour later — enough daylight for one showroom.
Example vehicles; the exact car is confirmed the day before. Photos: Wikimedia Commons — Dinkun Chen CC BY-SA 4.0, CC0 — not our vehicles.
A paid service, not a free transfer: one arrival, one vehicle, one drop-off. Parking included; tolls at cost. The credit is valid for six months from your arrival date.
Landing, then the transfer
Foshan has no international airport. The gateway you pick decides how much of your first day survives the landing.
Do not plan on the Hong Kong ferry. That route closed in July 2026 with no published reopening. Road or high-speed rail is the way in.
The days on the ground
Five days is the useful minimum for a whole home or a hotel brief. Appointments are booked before you land, and each evening you get a written recap of what you saw and what is still open.
- Day 1
Land and calibrate
Land, transfer, rest — then a short walk through Lecong to calibrate prices
- Day 2
Lecong showrooms
Lecong showrooms against your list: two or three options per line, photographed and priced
- Day 3
Longjiang factories
Into Longjiang to see what the showroom price is actually made of — frame, foam, fabric, finish
- Day 4
Custom work and samples
The made-to-measure day: drawings, cabinet samples, and an evening recap in writing
- Day 5
Sign-off
Close it out: confirm the shortlist and leave with something you can sign from home
Field noteFoshan West is the right rail station — about 30 minutes by taxi to Lecong. Shunde station looks closer on a map and is not.渝欢, Xiaohongshu
Field noteTile samples cost ¥10–15 each. Buy several and compare them under your own light at home, not the showroom's.天天说岩板云艾葭瓷砖, Xiaohongshu
Where the days are actually spent
Hotel and resort briefs need the contract line and the factory behind it in the same day.
Lecong 乐从
Where the trip starts: room-set showrooms, a hundred options before lunch, prices you can argue with.
Longjiang 龙江
Upholstery and sofa factories, plus the material markets behind them. Where a showroom price gets explained.
Dongguan 东莞
Export-oriented OEM and ODM factories, about 90 minutes away.
Where to stay
The hotel is a routing decision before it is a comfort decision.
Sofitel Foshan 佛山罗浮宫索菲特酒店
Inside the Louvre furniture complex. You can walk from the lobby to the malls, which removes the daily commute that eats a sourcing trip.
Hilton Foshan 佛山希尔顿酒店
mixed itinerary · longer stays
ZMAX Foshan Lecong ZMAX满兮酒店(佛山乐从家具城店)
design-led · buyers' crowd
Straight-line distance from the Lecong furniture anchor. Ratings: Google Places and Amap, 31 Oct 2026.
Where to eat
The buying is done by six. This is what to do about dinner.
Ratings and average spend from Amap, retrieved 2026-10-31. Hours and closures change — confirm before booking a table for guests.
What Bahamian buyers get caught on
- 01The Bahamas applies 10% VAT on import plus duty by commodity code, and duty on furniture can be significant.
- 02Bahamian standards and labelling apply to consumer products. Confirm the scope with your broker.
- 03120 V, Type A and B. North American stock; on the Out Islands the supply can sag, so ask about voltage tolerance for appliances.
- 04Nassau is the port, with a short inland leg. Island properties may need a barge or a crane, which changes the packing plan.
- 05Salt air and humidity are the specification. Stainless hardware and sealed edges are not upgrades here, they are requirements.
Practical specification checks, not certification advice. Confirm current requirements with your importer or testing body.
Importing into the Bahamas
Everything here happens after the container leaves Foshan — the part the showroom does not quote.
- Import VAT
- 10% standard rate on import
- Plug / voltage
- Type A / B · 120 V
- Main port
- Nassau
- Ocean transit
- 26–36 days
- Currency
- BSD
- Working language
- English
Rates are indicative. Your forwarder will have the current numbers for your port.
Trip cost, before any furniture
| Line | Planning figure |
|---|---|
| Flights | BSD 1,300–2,000 return with one stop, usually via Miami, Toronto or London |
| Hotel | Lecong or Chancheng, 4-star, BSD 60–110 per night |
| Airport pickup | USD 149 from Guangzhou or Shenzhen, credited against your fee if you order within six months |
| Duty and VAT | Duty by commodity code plus 10% VAT, payable on import |
Planning figures, not a quotation.
Questions Bahamian buyers ask
How do I get from the Bahamas to Foshan?
No nonstop. Nassau connects via Miami, Toronto or London, then Guangzhou — 20 to 24 hours.
Do Bahamian passports need a visa for China?
Yes. Apply for an M or L visa before booking.
What finish survives the islands?
Stainless hardware and sealed edges. Salt air attacks ordinary fittings within a season.
Which port?
Nassau, then road or barge depending on the property.
How many days do I need?
Four, planned around a villa or small resort.
Elsewhere in Caribbean
A neighbouring market may suit the same container. These three share the region, not the paperwork.
Keep planning
Send your list before you book the flight
Share quantities, rooms, budget and your travel month. We come back with a route, a supplier shortlist and an honest answer on whether the trip is worth making.
Trade rules, duty rates and certification scope change without notice. Confirm the current requirements for your product and entry date with a licensed customs broker before committing to a deposit.