Pakistan to Foshan: 5–6 h nonstop to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), 48 minutes by road to Lecong, a visa is required in advance.
- Flight
- 5–6 h nonstop
- Entry
- a visa is required in advance
- Transfer
- 48 min from CAN
- Visit
- Three days
- Guide day
- USD 150 / day
- Pickup
- USD 149
Sourcing trip · Asia
Pakistan to Foshan: nonstop, and retail-grade repeat consistency
Lahore and Islamabad are five to six hours from Guangzhou on a nonstop, which makes a short sourcing trip straightforward. Pakistani buyers often purchase for retail showrooms, so repeat consistency matters as much as the first price.
- Flight
- 5–6 hNonstop
- Entry
- Visa requiredApply before booking flights
- Allow
- Three daysin Foshan
- Airport pickup
- $149Credited back within 6 months
Pakistan to Foshan: 5–6 h nonstop to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), 48 minutes by road to Lecong, a visa is required in advance.
- Flight
- 5–6 h nonstop
- Entry
- a visa is required in advance
- Transfer
- 48 min
- Visit
- Three 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 Pakistani 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.
Pakistani 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
5–6 h in the air, then about an hour of motorway. A 14:45 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. That route closed in July 2026 with no published reopening. Road or high-speed rail is the way in.
The days on the ground
Three days covers one or two categories. Add a day for cabinetry. 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 start
Land, transfer, then two Lecong showrooms in the afternoon
- Day 2
Longjiang factories
Longjiang factories for upholstery, frames and materials
- Day 3
Samples and out
Morning on samples and custom pieces; the afternoon is the airport or one more category
Field noteShunde is the food destination — double-skin milk and claypot rice come up more than any furniture tip in the notes.Rich喵喵爱吃折耳根, Xiaohongshu
Field noteIf a designer or contractor is involved, ask them to take their commission out: it is usually 8–10 points off the price.邱同学最近在吃装修的苦, 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
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
longer stays · quiet rooms
Days Inn by Wyndham Foshan Shijilian 戴斯温德姆酒店(佛山世纪莲体育中心店)
2 km from the malls · parking
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 Pakistani buyers get caught on
- 01Pakistan applies 18% GST on import plus duty by commodity code, and the classification is examined closely. Confirm the code before the goods ship.
- 02PSQCA certification applies to a range of products. Confirm the scope before production.
- 03230 V, Type C and D. The flat and round patterns are both in use.
- 04Karachi is the port; Lahore and Islamabad add a long road leg. Packing and a correct packing list matter more than the sailing time.
- 05Retail buyers need the same finish across repeat orders. Ask for colour and sheen to be held, in writing, and check the first unit against the last.
Practical specification checks, not certification advice. Confirm current requirements with your importer or testing body.
Importing into Pakistan
What the price tag does not tell you: the tax, the plug, the port and the wait.
- Import VAT
- 18% standard rate on import
- Plug / voltage
- Type C / D · 230 V
- Main port
- Karachi
- Ocean transit
- 16–24 days
- Currency
- PKR
- Working language
- Urdu, English
Rates are indicative. Your forwarder will have the current numbers for your port.
Trip cost, before any furniture
| Line | Planning figure |
|---|---|
| Flights | PKR 200,000–320,000 return on the nonstop |
| Hotel | Lecong or Chancheng, 4-star, PKR 18,000–34,000 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 18% GST, payable on import |
Planning figures, not a quotation.
Questions Pakistani buyers ask
How long is the flight from Pakistan to Foshan?
About five to six hours nonstop from Lahore or Islamabad to Guangzhou, then roughly an hour by road to Lecong.
Do Pakistani passports need a visa for China?
Yes. Apply for an M or L visa before booking.
Which port?
Karachi, with a long inland leg to the north.
Can a factory hold a finish across repeat orders?
Yes, if it is written into the order and checked on the first unit.
How many days do I need?
Three: one in Lecong, one at the factories, one for samples and terms.
Elsewhere in Asia
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Keep planning
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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.