Factories in China: how to find, check and visit
Factories in China are not an Alibaba account with a gold badge. A factory means a line, capacity, who issues the invoice and where QC happens. Papillon is a company registered in Hong Kong, with a team in the factories. We walk production, separate OEM from middlemen, then tie the order to import.
How we shortlist factories in China
Platforms, fairs and clusters (Foshan, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Yiwu) feed the list. Then we compare MOQ, lead time and who actually owns the line.
If a contact cannot book a plant visit, treat them as a trader until proven otherwise.
What a visit checks
Line, warehouse, QC station, who invoices, export history. Photos from WeChat are not a substitute.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Most clients receive a visit report, photos and a recommendation. You can join on a later trip.
No. It is wrong when it pretends to be the factory. Mark the type in the PO.
Next step
Send the request: category, quantity, and date. You get a reply within 24 hours, with an outline of the total cost to destination where we can price it.