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The famously busy people of Yiwu have recently taken to cafes as a welcome refuge to indulge in a relaxed atmosphere. We’ve explored the streets of Yiwu to discover some of the nicest spots for good cup of that all important coffee! Read more>>
The 4th China International Tourism Commodities Fair will take place at the Yiwu International Exhibition Center May 24-27th. Over 2000 exhibitors will showcase their products and services, with 90,000 visitors anticipated during the four-day event, among which over 8,000 are expected to come from abroad. Website: http://www.cccec-expo.com/ Getting there: take bus no.6 to Binwang Keyun Zhongxin stop; walk around 1800 metres to the venue. See also: Yiwu Taxi Fuel Surcharges Increase... Read more>>
Yiwu has been an inhabited city since the Neolithic Age when there were human settlements here. However, it was not until the 25 year of Emperor Ying Zheng's rein during the Qin Dynasty that the city of Yiwu was officially founded in 222 AD, when it was called Wushang County. It was given the name Wushang to honor the memory of a good son who lived in the area before the city was founded. The legend goes that during the Qin Dynasty, greedy land...Read more>>
Yiwu sits only 300km away from Shanghai and 120km from Hangzhou. It is reasonably easy to reach by air, train and road.Read more>>
