Vietnam to Foshan: 2–3 h nonstop to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), 48 minutes by road to Lecong, 240-hour transit only.
- Flight
- 2–3 h nonstop
- Entry
- 240-hour transit only
- Transfer
- 48 min from CAN
- Visit
- Two to three days
- Guide day
- USD 150 / day
- Pickup
- USD 149
Sourcing trip · Asia
Vietnam to Foshan: the shortest route to a factory floor
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi are two to three hours from Guangzhou, which puts Foshan within a same-week factory check. Vietnamese buyers are often trading companies comparing local production against Chinese for re-export.
- Flight
- 2–3 hNonstop
- Entry
- Visa required240-hour transit only, otherwise apply
- Allow
- Two to three daysin Foshan
- Airport pickup
- $149Credited back within 6 months
Vietnam to Foshan: 2–3 h nonstop to Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), 48 minutes by road to Lecong, 240-hour transit only.
- Flight
- 2–3 h nonstop
- Entry
- 240-hour transit only
- Transfer
- 48 min
- Visit
- Two to 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 Vietnamese 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.
Vietnamese passports get 240-hour transit visa-free; confirm the onward ticket.
- 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
Land at 14:45 after 2–3 h in the air, and you are in Lecong about an hour later.
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 in the morning, transfer, and take two Lecong showrooms before dinner
- Day 2
Longjiang factories
Longjiang today — frames, foam and the material markets behind the malls
- Day 3
Samples and out
Morning on samples and custom pieces; the afternoon is the airport or one more category
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 noteMall prices do not include freight or installation. Ask for a freight quote per shop, then consolidate with the cheapest forwarder.琳琳聊家具, 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
Trading malls and room-set showrooms. A hundred sofas in a morning, priced retail-facing. The shortlist starts here.
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
mixed itinerary · longer stays
ZMAX Foshan Lecong ZMAX满兮酒店(佛山乐从家具城店)
buyers' crowd · 2 km from the malls
Straight-line distance from the Lecong furniture anchor. Ratings: Google Places and Amap, 31 Oct 2026.
Where to eat
After 18:30 the malls go quiet. These three are where the evening actually happens.
Ratings and average spend from Amap, retrieved 2026-10-31. Hours and closures change — confirm before booking a table for guests.
What Vietnamese buyers get caught on
- 01Vietnam applies 10% VAT on import plus duty by commodity code. The rates are moderate, so the decision is usually about quality and delivery rather than tax.
- 02Vietnamese passports are on China's 240-hour transit list, not the 30-day waiver. Reverse applies too: confirm the onward ticket before booking.
- 03220 V, Type A and C. Vietnamese installations mix the flat and round pins, so specify which.
- 04Cat Lai serves Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong serves the north. The inland leg is short, which makes consolidation the main lever.
- 05Trading companies need a repeatable price and a stable finish across shipments. Ask for the colour and specification to be held, in writing.
Practical specification checks, not certification advice. Confirm current requirements with your importer or testing body.
Importing into Vietnam
The showroom quote stops at the factory gate. These are the numbers that follow it.
- Import VAT
- 10% standard rate on import
- Plug / voltage
- Type A / C · 220 V
- Main port
- Cat Lai · Hai Phong
- Ocean transit
- 4–7 days
- Currency
- VND
- Working language
- Vietnamese, English
Indicative. VAT moves with budgets and transit with the routing; confirm both with your broker.
Trip cost, before any furniture
| Line | Planning figure |
|---|---|
| Flights | VND 6,000,000–10,000,000 return on the nonstop |
| Hotel | Lecong or Chancheng, 4-star, VND 1,400,000–2,600,000 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 10% VAT, payable on import |
Planning figures, not a quotation.
Questions Vietnamese buyers ask
How long is the flight from Vietnam to Foshan?
About two to three hours nonstop from Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, then roughly an hour by road to Lecong.
Do Vietnamese passports need a visa for China?
Usually yes. Vietnam is on the 240-hour transit list; visa-free entry needs an onward ticket to a third country.
Which port?
Cat Lai for the south, Hai Phong for the north.
Can I check a factory and fly back the same week?
Yes. That is the usual pattern for Vietnamese trading companies.
How many days do I need?
Two, and three if two categories are involved.
Elsewhere in Asia
If the delivery address is not the one you searched for, start with a market next door.
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.