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Kick Back with a Good Cup of Coffee in Yiwu
Kick Back with a Good Cup of Coffee in Yiwu
Jul 13, 2011

The famously busy people of Yiwu has recently taken to cafes as a welcome refuge to indulge in a low key and relaxed atmosphere. We’ve explored the streets of Yiwu to discover some of the nicest spots for good cup of that all important coffee! Photo: flickr.com 1) Starbucks All coffee drinkers in China know of Starbucks and Yiwu is definitely no exception to this rule. Ever since Starbucks opened up shop in the Yiwu Yihe Hotel, it has become a popular place to hang out and drink coffee. Starbucks, with its... Read More>>

Visit the "Hollywood of the East" - Hengdian World Studios
May 12, 2011
Visit the 'Hollywood of the East' - Hengdian World Studios

One of the great assets of Yiwu is that it is centrally located in Zhejiang Province, making it a great place to begin travel to other destinations. One of the closest and most noteworthy... Read More>>

A Taste of India: Indian Restaurants in Yiwu
Mar 24, 2011
A Taste of India: Indian Restaurants in Yiwu

Chengbei Road in Yiwu has become something of a “Little India” in its own right, with a handful of Indian restaurants and an Indian grocery store clustered along the street. So what are you waiting... Read More>>

Art & Entertainment

Happy Strolling: Yiwu’s Parks and Sea World Uncovered
Happy Strolling: Yiwu’s Parks and Sea World Uncovered

Yiwu is a city with numerous attractions and an array of beautiful parks. These parks not only show Yiwu in all its natural glory but are iconic in representing the rich culture and history of the city. Read More>>

 
Yiwu Basics

Food

Brief Intro to Yiwu Dining
Brief Intro to Yiwu Dining

Because Yiwu has such a prosperous economy, people from all over China and the world... Read More>>

Local Products

Brief Intro to Yiwu Shopping
Brief Intro to Yiwu Shopping

Yiwu has made a name of itself as a production center for small household commodities... Read More>>

Exploring Yiwu

Rough Guide to Yiwu Travel
Rough Guide to Yiwu Travel

Yiwu sits almost entirely surrounded by mountains, and it is maybe because of this that... Read More>>

Entertainment

Yiwu Entertainment Overview
Yiwu Entertainment Overview

The once obscure city of Yiwu is famous within China for commodity trading. Any number of... Read More>>

 
What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>