First China Trip Checklist
For first-time visitors preparing payment apps, internet access, hotel location, Chinese addresses, and getting around in China.
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Get the Right China Buyer Prep Checklist
Choose the checklist that matches what you are preparing for: a first China trip, Canton Fair visit, or China sourcing plan.
Prep Status Overview
50% Visa Check In progress
- Payment Ready Success
- Apps Installed Pending
- Canton Fair Plan Ready
- Supplier Questions Prepared 5/10
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China preparation depends on your trip goal.
China preparation is different depending on whether you are planning your first trip, visiting the Canton Fair, or preparing to source products from Chinese suppliers. Use this page to choose the most relevant checklist and guide path.
Checklist paths
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Canton Fair Buyer Checklist
For overseas buyers preparing Canton Fair registration, buyer badge basics, phases, supplier questions, hotel area, and fair planning.
View Canton Fair ChecklistChina Sourcing Checklist
For small importers preparing supplier comparison, samples, quality control, MOQ, trade terms, freight forwarder questions, and landed cost.
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Useful preparation hubs
Each hub gives you a more detailed guide path after you choose the right checklist.
First China trip
Prepare payment, internet, Chinese addresses, hotel location, transport, and daily routes.
Open travel hub →Canton Fair preparation
Prepare registration, phases, hotel area, booth notes, supplier questions, and follow-up.
Open fair hub →China sourcing preparation
Prepare supplier comparison, samples, first order details, trade terms, freight questions, and landed cost.
Open sourcing hub →Prepare before you travel, visit suppliers, or place your first order
Use the right checklist before you arrive in China, attend the Canton Fair, compare suppliers, or pay for a first order.