YiWu Guide

What is Yiwu?  

There is a saying that goes like “The world is in the hand of China, and China belongs to Yiwu.” That means the daily necessities in the world are mostly from Yiwu, China. Yiwu Market is located in Yiwu City, central Zhejiang Province. Every single year, nearly 500,000 foreign traders purchase in Yiwu. Yiwu is the largest wholesale market in the world. The wholesale market was formed in the 70s. And now, it has grown to become 5 “districts” with around 4000 shops each.

How to Go to Yiwu?

Transportation to Yiwu is very convenient because Yiwu is accessible in all directions. Yiwu is about 82 miles from Hangzhou,129 miles from Shanghai. You can take a speed train to Yiwu if you are in Shanghai or Hangzhou or fly to Shanghai or Hangzhou, which is really convenient. You can also fly to Guangzhou, Hong Kong or Beijing, then transfer to Yiwu. Skylark can be your Yiwu city guide once you arrive.

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What is the Best Time to Visit Yiwu

The best time to come to Yiwu, China are spring and autumn, since at that time, the weather is nice, neither too hot, not too cold. Moreover, the grand China Yiwu International Commodities Fair is held every April and October. But the market is opening all year round, you can come at any time you want.How Long Should I Plan for the Yiwu VisitThe Yiwu market is so big that only 1 day is not enough. We recommend at least 2-3 days. But actually, this will be up to how long your sourcing list is, how much money you want to spend, and how much you know your products.What Type of Products Can You Buy in YiwuYiwu Market is rich in all kinds of wholesale products such as household items, pet products, outdoor furniture, hardware tools and so on. As a professional sourcing China agent, we can buy everything beyond your imagination!