Business Visits
Visiting China?
Plan your time in China around the markets, trade fairs and factories that matter to your business.
Plan Your VisitServices & pricing
What brings you to China?
Sourcing
Looking for suppliers?
Find suppliers, compare their quotations on the same terms, and coordinate the first round of samples.
Find Suppliers
Procurement
Already placing an order?
Keep track of production and coordinate independent inspection and shipping when your order is ready.
Get Order SupportAll prices in USD.
Business Visits
Plan your time in China around the markets, trade fairs and factories that matter to your business.
A1 Business Companion $199 / day
- Scope
- Guangzhou market or business itinerary planning and on-site Chinese-English communication. Standard single-day service is up to 8 hours, typically for 1–2 visitors.
- Deliverables
- Itinerary confirmation, market or merchant list, on-site quotation notes and a visit summary.
- Terms
- Multi-day bookings receive 10% off from 3 days and 15% off from 5 days. The multi-day rate note allows up to 9 hours per day, with overtime at $25/hour. Transport, accommodation and meals are separate. Confirm daily hours when booking.
A2 Canton Fair Assistant $199 / day
- Scope
- Exhibition route planning, on-site exhibitor communication and quotation and MOQ notes. Up to 8 hours per day. Share your target products and dates and arrange the applicable fair credentials.
- Deliverables
- Exhibitor records, product details, quotations, MOQs, lead times and contact details from booths visited.
- Terms
- Transport, accommodation, meals, credentials and third-party charges are separate.
A3 Factory Visit From $199 / day
- Scope
- Appointment scheduling, accompanied visits, basic production observations and discussion of commercial terms. Usually 1–2 factories per day in Guangzhou. Provide the factory details or use B1 or P1 for supplier search.
- Deliverables
- Factory notes, product and cooperation terms, and photographs where permitted.
- Terms
- A visit does not replace a professional factory audit. Transport, accommodation, meals and third-party charges are separate.
Sourcing
Find suppliers, compare their quotations on the same terms, and coordinate the first round of samples.
B1 Supplier Search & Comparison From $299 / project
- Scope
- One clearly defined product category, up to 3 candidate suppliers and one enquiry round. Share specifications, quantities, destination, budget and requirements.
- Deliverables
- Supplier comparison covering available quotations, MOQs, lead times and risk notes. Supplier non-responses are identified.
- Terms
- Supplier availability and a match to a specific price or requirement cannot be guaranteed.
B2 Supplier Quotation Comparison From $149 / project
- Scope
- One comparison round for one product category and up to 3 suppliers you nominate, using the same specifications.
- Deliverables
- A structured comparison of quotations and commercial terms, with information sources.
- Terms
- New supplier search is a separate service.
B3 Sample Coordination From $149 / round
- Scope
- First standard sample round with up to 3 identified suppliers. Provide supplier details and sample specifications.
- Deliverables
- Sample list, supplier confirmations, photographs, charges and shipping or tracking details as available.
- Terms
- Sample production, tooling, storage and courier fees are separate.
Procurement
Keep track of production and coordinate independent inspection and shipping when your order is ready.
C1 Order Management Based on order value
- Scope
- One supplier, one order and up to 3 SKUs, normally within 60 days. Confirm the supplier, specifications and order requirements before work begins.
- Deliverables
- Order review, weekly progress records, basic inspection and shipping coordination, and a closeout record.
- Terms
- The rate for the applicable tier applies to the whole order value, subject to the minimum. Basic C2 and C3 coordination is included. Independent inspection and freight are separate.
| Order value | Rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Below $5,000 | 8% | $250 |
| $5,000 to under $30,000 | 6% | $400 |
| $30,000 to $100,000 | 5% | $1,800 |
| Above $100,000 | Custom quote | By agreement |
C2 Quality Inspection Coordination From $99 / inspection
- Scope
- One appointment with an independent inspection provider and one round of issue follow-up. Share the factory, goods, inspection requirements and timing.
- Deliverables
- Provider quotation, booking, independent report and follow-up notes.
- Terms
- The inspection provider issues the findings. Third-party inspection fees are separate.
C3 International Shipping Coordination From $149 / shipment
- Scope
- Compare options for one shipment of standard goods and liaise with forwarders on handover and documents. Share cargo details, pickup point and destination.
- Deliverables
- Shipping options, forwarder communications and dispatch documentation records.
- Terms
- Freight, customs clearance, insurance and storage charges are separate.
Packages
Combine related services for your visit, sourcing project or managed order.
P1 China Business Visit Package 3+ days: 10% off · 5+ days: 15% off
- Scope
- Multi-day accompaniment and B1 supplier search, including up to one day of factory visits in Guangzhou.
- Deliverables
- Initial supplier comparison, a three-day itinerary, visit records and recommendations.
- Terms
- Vehicles, transport, accommodation and subsequent order management are separate.
P2 Source & Sample Package $399 / project
- Scope
- B1 supplier search and B3 first-round sample coordination for up to 3 suppliers.
- Deliverables
- Supplier comparison, sample details, photographs and shipping records.
- Terms
- Sample production, tooling and international courier charges are separate.
P3 Complete Sourcing & Procurement Management $499 setup + order management fee
- Scope
- Requirements, supplier search, first-round samples, order follow-up, and inspection and shipping coordination. The standard package generally applies to orders of at least $5,000.
- Deliverables
- Supplier and sample records, order updates, inspection coordination records and dispatch documents.
- Terms
- After a formal order is confirmed, the fee is 5% on the first $30,000 and 4% on the portion above $30,000, with a $300 minimum. Multiple suppliers or SKUs and complex customisation are quoted separately. Goods, independent inspection and international freight are separate.
How fees work.
- Agree the scope first
- Fees, payment terms, deliverables and additional work are confirmed before we proceed.
- Goods and third-party charges
- Clients generally pay factories directly for goods. Apollo invoices its own service fees separately and discloses project-related supplier referral fees.
- Order management by request
- Ordering independently after a visit, supplier search or sample service does not trigger an order management fee. On the same project, overlapping fees may be credited toward a package upgrade within 30 days by agreement.
Let’s discuss your sourcing project.
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