A private sourcing mission.
Built around your project.
Led by experts on the ground.

The China Buying Trip runs on a fixed itinerary with other builders sharing the schedule. A VIP Tour is private and built around your project alone. You get a dedicated vehicle, your own guide and interpreter, and senior-level support from Lindy. Factory visits, cities and timing are all set by your sourcing list, not a group calendar. If you want control over every day, book a strategy call to scope it.

It suits serious developers and builders with a defined project and real budget who need specific products sourced, not a general look around. If you are fitting out multiple homes, a large development, or a high-spec build with tight specifications, the private format earns its keep. If you are exploring sourcing for the first time, the group China Buying Trip is usually the better starting point. Apply and we will tell you honestly which fits.

A dedicated vehicle and driver, your own guide and interpreter, pre-booked factory visits, and senior-level support from Lindy throughout. We handle scheduling, translation, factory introductions and on-site negotiation. You focus on assessing products, samples and capability. Logistics between cities and factories are managed for you through our China team. To see what a tailored itinerary looks like, book a strategy call.

Before the tour we work from your product list and specifications, then shortlist factories from our database of 30,000+ vetted suppliers. We confirm they make what you need at the quality and volume required, and check compliance evidence relevant to your products, such as AS 2047 for windows and doors or ILAC/NATA-accredited test reports. You walk into pre-qualified factories, not cold introductions. Register interest and we will start building your shortlist.

It depends on how many product categories and factories your list covers. Most private tours run several focused days so you can visit each shortlisted factory properly, review samples and negotiate without rushing. We build the schedule backwards from your sourcing goals rather than padding days. Factor in that production lead times typically run 6 to 12 weeks after orders are placed. Book a strategy call and we will map realistic timing.

Apply through the VIP Tour application and tell us your project, product list and rough timeline. We then book a strategy call to confirm scope, understand your specifications and check the tour is the right fit. From there we build your shortlist, schedule factory visits and lock the itinerary before you fly. We can also align your tour with the fair if timing suits.