Lithuania to Foshan: 14–16 h with one stop to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), 48 minutes by road to Lecong, 240-hour transit only.
- Flight
- 14–16 h with one stop
- Entry
- 240-hour transit only
- Transfer
- 48 min from CAN
- Visit
- Four days
- Guide day
- USD 150 / day
- Pickup
- USD 149
Sourcing trip · Europe
Lithuania to Foshan: the transit rule and a distributor's mixed box
Vilnius has no direct route to China, and Lithuanian buyers often act as regional distributors for the Baltics. That changes the brief: a mixed container for three countries, not one home.
- Flight
- 14–16 hOne stop
- Entry
- Visa required240-hour transit only, otherwise apply
- Allow
- Four daysin Foshan
- Airport pickup
- $149Credited back within 6 months
Lithuania to Foshan: 14–16 h with one stop to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), 48 minutes by road to Lecong, 240-hour transit only.
- Flight
- 14–16 h with one stop
- Entry
- 240-hour transit only
- 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 Lithuanian travellers
240-hour transit, visa otherwise. No 30-day waiver applies to this passport. Visa-free entry is possible only under the 240-hour transit policy, which needs an onward ticket to a third country.
Lithuanian passports get 240-hour transit visa-free; a visa is otherwise required.
- Without a visa
- In transit only, up to 240 hours
- Current term runs to
- 31 December 2026
- Visa on arrival
- No — port visas only for urgent business, with an invitation
- Airside transit
- Under 24 h, no visa if you stay airside
CarryOnward ticket to a third country · Hotel booking · Proof the route qualifies
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
14–16 h in the air, then about an hour of motorway. A 23:40 landing still leaves the afternoon.
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. The Shunde Port passenger service was suspended on 16 July 2026 with no restart date announced. Older guides still recommend it.
The days on the ground
Four days is the working minimum for anything beyond a single category. 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
Factories behind the malls
Today belongs to the workshops, in Longjiang or Nanzhuang
- Day 4
Samples and sign-off
Samples, custom pieces, then sign off and leave with a specification
Field noteLecong sits about 10 km from the Nanzhuang tile centre and 10 km from Longjiang, so no single base serves everything.可乐家（装修记录）, Xiaohongshu
Field noteAnything quoted without a written specification is a starting position, not a price. The same sofa is made at three different foam densities.天天说岩板云艾葭瓷砖, Xiaohongshu
Where the days are actually spent
Upholstery is where showroom prices and factory prices diverge most, so both ends are worth seeing.
Lecong 乐从
The malls. Room sets, retail-facing prices, and enough sofas in one morning to make a shortlist from.
Longjiang 龙江
Sofa and upholstery factories. Come here after the malls, when you want to know what the price is made of.
Where to stay
Pick the base first; the room is the easy part.
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.
Crowne Plaza Foshan 佛山皇冠假日酒店（原佛山宾馆）
value · old-town evenings
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 Lithuanian buyers get caught on
- 01Lithuania is an EU market: CE where a directive applies, EUTR timber due diligence, 21% VAT on import.
- 02Lithuanian passports are on China's 240-hour transit list rather than the 30-day waiver, so a short trip works and a long one needs a visa.
- 03230 V, Type C and F. Klaipėda is the port, and the inland leg is short.
- 04Distributors need a range, not a room set. Ask for a mixed container plan with per-line volumes before pricing the freight.
- 05Baltic buyers often combine orders across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. One container serving three markets is the usual structure.
Practical specification checks, not certification advice. Confirm current requirements with your importer or testing body.
Importing into Lithuania
The buying is the easy half. This is the half that lands at your door.
- Import VAT
- 21% standard rate on import
- Plug / voltage
- Type C / F · 230 V
- Main port
- Klaipėda
- Ocean transit
- 34–42 days
- Currency
- EUR
- Working language
- Lithuanian, English
Check the current rate with your broker before you price the order — these figures drift.
Trip cost, before any furniture
| Line | Planning figure |
|---|---|
| Flights | EUR 700–1,100 return with one stop, usually via Helsinki, Doha or Istanbul |
| Hotel | Lecong or Chancheng, 4-star, EUR 55–100 per night |
| Airport pickup | USD 149 from Guangzhou or Shenzhen, credited against your fee if you order within six months |
| Duty and VAT | EU duty by commodity code plus 21% VAT, payable on import |
Planning figures, not a quotation.
Questions Lithuanian buyers ask
How do I get from Lithuania to Foshan?
No nonstop. Vilnius connects via Helsinki, Doha or Istanbul, then Guangzhou — 14 to 16 hours.
Do Lithuanian passports need a visa for China?
Usually yes. Lithuania is on the 240-hour transit list; visa-free entry needs an onward ticket to a third country.
Which port?
Klaipėda for most Lithuanian importers, with a short inland leg.
Can one container serve three Baltic markets?
Yes, and it usually does. Plan per-line volumes and a packing list that separates the destinations.
How many days do I need?
Four, and they should produce a mixed-container plan rather than a shortlist.
Elsewhere in Europe
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.