Yiwu Travel Guide: City Map, History, Zhejiang China

Yiwu Travel Guide

  Luo Binwang Tomb
  Xiuhu Park
  Yiwu International Trade City

Yiwu map Surrounded by mountains on three sides, Yiwu City is located in the central Zhejiang Province, covering an area of 1,105 square kilometers (about 426 square miles). In the year 222 BC, the Emperor Ying Zheng of the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206 BC) set up a county here. At present, there is a county-level government of Zhejiang Province, governing 8 towns and 5 subdistricts. Compared with the other big cites of China, Yiwu is small, but it has the largest commodity market in China. This, along with Yiwu's mild climate has made it a tourism highlight in recent years.

Beautiful Xiuhu Lake and cliffy Songpu Hill attracted a series of historic poets and scholars who were compelled to express their appreciation of the city's beauty. Yiwu is also the hometown of a number of historic people from ancient times. For example, Luo Binwang - one of the great patriotic poets in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Zong Ze - the patriotic general of Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), Zhu Danxi - one of the four famous doctors of the Jin and Yuan dynasties as well as Chen Wangdao, Feng Xuefeng and Wu Han, all of whom have made their contributions to the modern China. During your trip to this city, you will have chances to visit their hometowns which lie around Yiwu City.

Yiwu is renowned as a shopping paradise for small commodities. The flourishing markets which take up a large area of the city should not be missed. Yiwu provides a different kind of tour experience, for it is a composite of shopping and tour. The Yiwu International Trade City which makes up the China's Commodities Trade City with Huangyuan Market and Binwang Market presents you with the city's unique vigor. This is an excellent place to purchase souvenirs for you and your relatives and friends.

If you would like to explore the city on your own, convenient buses will take you to any corner of the city. On the way, it is easy for you to find some delicious local foods. You can have a good dinner either at the reasonable and friendly roadside booths or at one of the quality restaurants. In addition, foods from other regions of China and western food are available here.

Catering to the city's prosperous economy and accelerating its urbanization, the city has developed a number of public facilities, including star-rated hotels, convenient transportation and amusement places. You can access the city from Xiaoshan Airport which is connected to Yiwu by frequent shuttle buses. Yiwu welcomes visitors from all over the world.

Travelers' Voices on Yiwu

Nov. 20,2009 01:00 Reply

Mr.Andy(Malaysia) said:

This is Andy fr Malaysia,which area in Yiwu market should i look for stationery/teaching aids and school items?

Nov. 20,2009 03:36
Mr.GEOFFLEE(China) replied:

Hi, Andy.

stationery items are in district 3 of Yiwu international trade mart.

Nov. 16,2009 01:07 Reply

Mrs.Mona(South Africa) said:

I would like to find out how far Ningbo is from Yiwu city and what is the transport method between the two city's?
Many thanks

Nov. 16,2009 10:50
Ms.EREN(China) replied:

hi ,mona
welcome to yiwu !
you can come to yiwu from ningbo by train ,or by bus ,no problem .also can by taxi .

any question ,welcome to conatct me .i'm eren in yiwu .

best regards

eren

wxrzyn@hotmail.com

Nov. 6,2009 18:05 Reply

Ms.Abdulahi(USA) said:

I am going to Yiwu, and Wanted to prucahse some tires, how can I get them and how can I ship them in USA?

Nov. 9,2009 02:15
Mr.Paul replied:

You could take this matter with the tire factory or company about the shippment.

Nov. 13,2009 08:06
Mr.GEOFFLEE(China) replied:

hi,Abdulahi. You can come Yiwu city from Hangzhou city, Hangzhou city has a international airport,so you can go hangzhou city from USA first.

Nov. 9,2009 10:41 Reply

Ms.gloria(malaysia) said:

hello... i'm gloria from malaysia... how many hours it takes from hangzhou to yiwu province? what kind of transportation that i can use to go there?

Nov. 11,2009 22:01
Mr.Cindy replied:

Not province, Ms Gloria, just a city. You can get to Yiwu from Hangzhou both by train or bus. Hangzhou Railway Station has not only bullet train but many other trains that can take you to Yiwu 50 minutes to 1.5 hours later. Some are slower may runs for 2 hours. Hangzhou South Bus Station has buses to Yiwu every 15 minutes and can take you there in some 2 hours.

Oct. 25,2009 04:49 Reply

Mr.Abdul(Canada) said:

Hi there, I am planning to come to Yiwu in November..

I am looking for Suitcases, trolleys, briefcases...Is which market can i find these Items? Also looking for wheelchairs..where can i find?

I will be staying at Yindu hotel..any Halal food nearby?

Oct. 26,2009 23:20
Mr.Jamie replied:

The the site given by Mr Wuloo below.

Oct. 28,2009 05:13
Ms.EREN(China) replied:

Hi Mr abdul,
welcome to yiwu!
You can find those products in F and G area in futian market .

there are many muslim food.it's very easy to find those restaurant .

I'm eren in yiwu ,if you come ,I can help you to search the goods.

best regards

eren

Oct. 25,2009 15:27 Reply

Mr.KAMAL(PAKISTAN) said:

HI,
Hello every body i m comeing china this month so i want buy someing about kids so i dont know chines any body can help me .. i m waiteing any new friends

Oct. 27,2009 02:26
Mr.Sandy replied:

Yiwu toy market is in 1F, first phrase of the building of Yiwu International Trade City. You can show the taxi driver: 义乌国际商贸城一期一楼

Oct. 12,2009 18:20 Reply

Mr.Wuloo(Japan) said:

this site site would be a very good resource indeed: http://www.yiwu-market-guide.com/, try if it helps with all information about Yiwu.

Oct. 9,2009 02:29 Reply

Mr.Karim(France) said:

Hello,
My name is Karimand want to go to Yiwu. Is there any pakistani hotels for eating and sleeping? What is price per night? Pls provide full address, if possible.

Oct. 9,2009 03:05
Mr.Frankie replied:

Haven't heard any Pakistani hotel in Yiwu. But, there are some good star-rated hotels for your choice. You could refer to the list at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/yiwu-hotels.htm

Oct. 10,2009 09:03
Mr.GEOFFLEE(China) replied:

hi, Mr Karim. you might find pakistani restaurant in Yiwu city center,but it's hard to find pakistani hotels.have a nice trip in China. Geoff Li

Oct. 4,2009 10:25 Reply

Mr.Kilauemas(MY) said:

Which the fastest train from Shanghai Station to Yiwu, What about the schedule? please advise

Oct. 9,2009 02:38
Mr.James replied:

There are about five express train from Shanghai (South Railway Station) to Yiwu. The journey is about 2 hours.
D5685 (7:10-9:36)
D5689 (7:44-10:05)
D5665 (13:12-15:25)
D93 (15:22-17:27)
D109 (15:30-17:40) Ticket fare: 97/116RMB

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Oct. 4,2009 03:38 Reply

Mr.mehdi(iran) said:

hi everybody
i am iranian( male 25 ) and i am coming yiwu next month(November)my english is pretty good so i can speak English . i like to have some friends there in advance /who can i make friend with? plz send Email for me to danizshop@yahoo.com thanks

Oct. 7,2009 00:20
Mr.GEOFFLEE(China) replied:

hi,Mehdi,this is Geoff Li, Interpreter service and Guide are available in Yiwu city of China. For more info about me, please click this web page(my personal file) :
http://www.freeiva.com/chinaguide/IVA_details.php?hr_code=15672 . if you have any questions, feel free to contact me by email. simply clicking "GEOFFLEE" for my contact details. Have a nice trip in China. Geoff Li

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