CURATED JOURNEYS
China Made Easy
A professionally supported delegation to the Canton Fair and China’s manufacturing heartland for entrepreneurs, retailers and brands travelling from Bangladesh or the United Kingdom who want to leave with real suppliers, not just business cards.
01 · FIND
Go where the suppliers are.
Target pre-vetted factories, specialized trade zones, and key Canton Fair exhibition halls aligned with your exact product category.
02 · CHECK
Observe products get made.
Inspect production lines, verify raw material standards, assess factory capabilities, and evaluate quality control systems firsthand.
03 · CONNECT
Understand the city.
Navigate Guangzhou’s commercial landscape, build direct executive relationships, and establish long-term supply chain partnerships.
THE DIFFERENCE
A different way to retreat
The Canton Fair is enormous, and a first visit without support usually means a lot of walking and very few usable contacts.
Isano runs this delegation differently: our team helps you identify the right suppliers before you land, asks the right questions on the floor, and turns a promising sample into a workable product with a manufacturer behind it.
Isano is a manufacturing, sourcing and product-development consultancy first, and a travel organiser second.
That’s the gap this delegation is built to close between finding an interesting product and building a supply chain you can actually depend on.
The objective is not to collect brochures. It is to come home knowing what to do next.
THE FAIR
Choose the phase that matches what you’re sourcing.
The Canton Fair runs in three phases, each dedicated to different industries. Pick the one closest to your business, or ask us about splitting time across two.
Phase 01 · 15–19 Oct
Electronics & Industry
Guangzhou, China
- Consumer & industrial electronics
- Electrical appliances
- Manufacturing equipment & machinery
- Vehicles & transportation
- Hardware & industrial products
Best suited to delegates sourcing components, appliances or equipment, meeting factories directly.
Phase 02 · 23–27 Oct
Home & Consumer Goods
Guangzhou, China
- Household products & homeware
- Gifts & premium décor
- Furniture & fittings
- Building materials & sanitary
- Ceramics & general consumer goods
The right fit for homeware, décor and gift brands, and furnishing retail or hospitality concepts.
Phase 03 · 31 Oct–4 Nov
Fashion & Lifestyle
Guangzhou, China
- Fashion, apparel & textiles
- Footwear, bags & luggage
- Food & local delicacies
- Personal care & medical products
- Office supplies & children’s products
Suited to apparel, accessories, beauty and children’s-product brands sourcing for upcoming seasons.
ON THE GROUND
What’s arranged for you.
Everything below sits around the fair itself, so your time on the ground goes toward suppliers, not logistics.
01 · Travel coordination Guidance and assistance with suitable flights and travel arrangements from Bangladesh or the United Kingdom. Airfares and airline charges are quoted and booked separately.
02 · Private hotel accommodation Private accommodation arranged in a practical Guangzhou location with convenient access to the Canton Fair and the wider sourcing programme.
03 · China entry & visa support Practical guidance around China entry requirements and the documentation needed for your trip. Visa decisions remain subject to the relevant authorities.
04 · Canton Fair concierge Support before and during the fair to help you navigate the exhibition efficiently, prioritise relevant halls and use your time where it matters most.
05 · Interpreter & local guide Local language assistance where required, helping make supplier conversations clearer and movement around Guangzhou easier.
06 · Factory visits Where appropriate, supplier and factory visits can be arranged so you can inspect capability, production processes and minimum order requirements.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS
Extend the trip.
Add any of these to your delegation. Select what interests you to include in your trip inquiry.
Shenzhen technology tour
A visit to one of China’s leading centres for electronics and advanced manufacturing — high-speed train, market and showroom visits, supplier meetings and a business district tour.
Hong Kong extension
A personal or business visit to Hong Kong before or after Guangzhou. Travel, accommodation and entry requirements are quoted separately.
Professional videography
Your Canton Fair journey captured for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube or a company campaign — as daily highlights, interviews, or a complete film.
Dedicated sourcing programme
For delegates who need individual supplier research, negotiation, factory audits, samples, quality control or shipping support after the trip.
ILLUMINATE RETREATS
Made with intention
Discover thoughtful guides shaped by place, people and purpose.
Crafted
Considered details throughout
Local
Rooted in meaningful places
Mindful
Space to connect and meet like minded individuals
Personal
Designed around your business
BUDGET SEPARATELY
What isn’t included.
Unless it is written into your quotation, plan for these separately so your budgeting remains transparent and predictable.
- ✕ International or domestic flights
- ✕ Chinese visa & application-centre fees
- ✕ Comprehensive travel insurance
- ✕ Personal expenditure & shopping
- ✕ Lunches and dinners
- ✕ Product samples & courier charges
- ✕ Direct product purchases / deposits
- ✕ Factory audits or lab testing
- ✕ Freight, customs duties or import taxes
- ✕ Shenzhen / Hong Kong / optional tours
- ✕ HK Design team engineering sessions
- ✕ Personal videography packages
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can we help?
Find answers to common questions about our Canton Fair delegation and logistics.
01 · Do I need a visa? It depends on your passport and the length of stay. Eligible British citizens currently qualify for visa-free entry for qualifying short business visits, but this is set by the Chinese authorities and can change, so we check it against your specific trip before you book. Everyone else will typically need a business visa, and we help prepare the paperwork.
02 · Can I split my time across more than one phase? Yes, some delegates do. Let us know when you get in touch and we’ll talk through what that means for hotel nights and the rest of the itinerary.
03 · Is the product-design consultation enough to brief a factory? It’s designed to get you most of the way: concept, materials, packaging and a clearer brief. If your product needs full prototyping or development work, that’s commissioned separately once we know what you need.
04 · Can I ask about accessibility or dietary needs? Yes. Please contact us before booking so we can discuss your requirements and help you plan with confidence.
05 · What isn’t decided until later? Exact hotel nights, room occupancy, transfers and interpreter hours are confirmed once we know your phase, group size and preferences, and will be set out clearly in your written quotation before you book.
CHINA MADE EASY BY ISANO
From product idea to trusted manufacturer.
Arrive with a plan. Meet the right people. Understand what you are buying and what happens after the fair.
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