Foshan is not one city so much as five places that share a name. People arrive, get driven between a hotel and a factory, and leave with the impression of…
Author: Agent Foshan
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Nanfeng Ancient Kiln: Five Hundred Years of Foshan Ceramics, Still Burning
There is a kiln in Foshan that has been lit, on and off, for roughly five hundred years. It is called Nanfeng Ancient Kiln, it sits in the Shiwan area,…
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The Martial Arts Heart of Foshan: Wong Fei-hung, Ip Man and the Lion Dance
There is a decent chance you already know something about Foshan without knowing you know it. If you have watched a Wong Fei-hung film, or any of the Ip Man…
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Eating in Shunde: Why Foshan Might Be the Best Food City You Have Never Heard Of
Ask anyone in Guangdong where to eat and watch what happens. There will be a pause, a small smile, and then someone will say Shunde. It is not a controversial…
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Visiting Foshan for the First Time: A Friendly Guide to Finding Your Feet
Foshan surprises most people who come here for the first time. They arrive expecting an industrial suburb of Guangzhou and find a city of nearly ten million with its own…
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Buying Furniture From China for a Private Home, Not a Business
Almost everything written about buying furniture from China is written for importers and wholesalers. It assumes you have a company, a warehouse, a customs broker on speed dial and a…
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The Real Landed Cost of Furniture From China: Freight, Duty and Fees
Most people who compare furniture from China against local retail make the same mistake. They put the factory quotation next to the shop price, see a gap of seventy percent,…
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How Much Does Furniture From China Cost? Real Price Ranges by Item
The question we get more than any other is simple: how much cheaper is it really? People have usually seen a sofa they like at home, they know what the…
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Buying Furniture From China: An Honest Guide to Sourcing Direct From Foshan
Let’s be honest about something. Most people who start looking into buying furniture from China feel a little nervous at first, and that’s completely normal. You’re sending money halfway across…
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Hotel Sofas: How to Choose the Best Sofas for Hotel Rooms and Lobbies
Hotel sofas do a lot more work than most people realize. Whether it’s a cozy loveseat tucked into a guest room or a grand sectional anchoring a five-star lobby, hotel…
