China Business Trip Itinerary Template for 3-6 Days
Quick answer
A practical three to six day China business trip combines one main business city with one or two nearby manufacturing areas. Reserve the first morning for arrival and recovery, use whole days for factory visits or meetings, and leave the final half day flexible for follow-up visits or departure.
Day 1: Arrive and set up
Arrive at the main gateway city early enough to complete hotel check-in. Confirm factory appointments, local transport, interpreter availability, and meeting documents. Keep the afternoon free for a short supplier coordination session or a city orientation.
Day 2: Main factory visit day
Use the second day for the most important factory. Start with a briefing before the tour, walk the production line, review samples or quality documents, and finish with a clear next-step discussion. Keep the evening open for negotiation follow-up or document review.
Day 3: Secondary factory or sourcing day
Group secondary factories by product type and geography. A practical pattern is two close factories in the morning and one longer appointment after lunch. If intercity travel is required, move early in the morning or late in the evening to protect working hours.
Day 4: Trade show or cluster day
If the trip includes a trade show, spend a full day at the exhibition. Walk the relevant halls first, collect supplier materials, then meet shortlisted exhibitors with prepared questions. Trade shows are discovery events, so follow up with factory checks before placing orders.
Day 5: Quality review and follow-up
Use a fifth day for sample review, product comparison, packaging checks, or a second visit to a promising factory. Have the interpreter prepare a written summary of agreed prices, samples, documents, and deadlines.
Day 6: Final decisions and departure
Confirm which suppliers will receive sample orders or formal purchase orders. Send follow-up emails before leaving China so the response deadline is clear. Keep the last afternoon flexible for a final meeting or a buffer for transport delay.
Build a written itinerary
A good itinerary lists factory name, address, contact person, confirmed time, distance, interpreter, and business goal for each appointment. Share it with your local coordinator and the factory contact so everyone works from the same plan.
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Based on business trip and sourcing trip planning support published on the Come-to-China service pages. Confirm appointment times and transport with local providers before travel.
