Yiwu sits only 300 km away from Shanghai and 120 km from Hangzhou. It is reasonably easy to reach by air, train and road. Read More>>
With local business and a booming economy attracting more and more business from home and abroad, the bar scene in Yiwu has improved markedly. Tiedong Lu in the Yiwu Economic Development Zone is a favorite hangout for expats and foreign visitors, with many ... Read More>>
Though local snacks are available throughout the city in small shops and on the roadside, the Huafeng Snack City brings them all together in one place. A huge variety of snacks from all over China is available, and it is a great place to go to sample a ... Read More>>
Most visitors to Yiwu come to take advantage of the business opportunities and the vast Yiwu International Trade City, where over 15000 stalls and a multitude of shops can supply shoppers with everything they could ever dream of. There is also an active ... Read More>>
Nearly 60 bus lines run through Yiwu and to surrounding towns. The buses which venture out to the smaller towns can be identified by a number 3, which precedes the line number. The bus network starts running at around 05.30, and shuts down about 18:00. Two ... Read More>>
The city of Yiwu has several bus stations, three of which are particularly useful for long-distance travelers: The Binwang Passenger Center is the largest station in Yiwu City from where buses into several provinces can be caught including Jiangsu, Anhui, ... Read More>>
Nan Date (Yiwu Nanzao) 义乌南枣 Yiwu Brown Sugar (Yiwu Hongtang) 义乌红糖 Jinhua Ham (Jinhua Huotuo) 金华火腿 Baizi Wine (Baizi Jiu) 白字酒 Bamboo knitting in Dongyang (Dongyang Zhubian) 东阳竹编 Wuyi Organic Tea (Wuyi Youji Cha) 武义有机茶 Dongyang ... Read More>>
Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB35.2 billion GDP per Capita: RMB50, 148 Economic Growth Rate: 15% Population: 707,000 FDI: US$139.27 million Annual Average Wage: RMB35, 231 Government Effectiveness Rating: N/A 2006 Chinese Cities Competitive Rating: N/A ... Read More>>
Yiwu sits almost entirely surrounded by mountains, and it is maybe because of this that it is often overlooked by visitors to China. It is true that this medium-sized city doesn't have the night-life or culture enjoyed in Beijing or Shanghai, but it has its ... Read More>>
The weather in Yiwu is generally mild and occasionally humid. In the summer, the temperature can hit nearly 30C. The coldest month is usually January, when the temperature drops to around 4C. Most visitors choose to come to Yiwu during the annual China Yiwu ... Read More>>
Yiwu is part of the greater Municipal region of Jinhua city in Zhejiang Province, with a total land area of 1,105 square kilometers. In 2010, the resident population of Yiwu was about 1.23 million about 0.88 million of whom live in the urban area which ... Read More>>
When renting a car, a Chinese license is required, so foreigners are advised to hire a local driver, which is not much more expensive than renting a car. Prices for reference: Cadillac: 1300 RMB/day, Toyota: 220-400 RMB/day, Santana 3000: 180 RMB/day, ... Read More>>
Taxis in Yiwu are cheap even by Chinese standards. Most fares start at RMB 5 for the first 2 kilometers, with an additional charge of RMB1.8 for every additional kilometer. There is also an addition 3.5 RMB fuel surcharge. Red Flag taxis and Honda Accords ... Read More>>
• GDP: RMB 72.6 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 35,220 (2010) • Economic Growth Rate: 10.5% (2011) • Resident Population: 1.234 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 3% (2011) • Enrollment ... Read More>>
Xiuhu Square Pedestrian Commercial Street 绣湖广场步行商业街 The center of Old Yiwu is home to the Century Department Store and Xiuhu Square. These two large shopping centers sell a variety of clothing, cosmetics, handicrafts and other commodities. The ... Read More>>
Because Yiwu has such a prosperous economy, people from all over China and the world flock to the city, and bring their local cuisines with them. Snacks and restaurants that represent a huge range of cooking styles and cultures can be found in Yiwu, making ... Read More>>
The city of Yiwu sits almost entirely surrounded by mountains on the eastern side of the Jin Qu basin in the middle of the Zhejiang Province on the far east of China. The monsoon climate that Yiwu enjoys gives it an annual yearly temperature of 17C. January ... Read More>>
Honeydew Huo Fang (Mizhi Huofang) 蜜汁火方 A steamed sweet dish made with honeydew melon, cherries and Jinhua ham. Coated in sugar crystals and lotus seeds, it is red and delicious. Fotang Boiled sliced mutton (Fotang Baiqie Yangrou) 佛堂白切羊肉 The ... Read More>>
The once obscure city of Yiwu is famous within China for commodity trading. Any number of goods can be bought here both individually and in bulk. As a consequence, the prices set in this area tend to determine the prices of "small commodities" ... Read More>>
Yiwu has made a name of itself as a production center for small household commodities that end up shipped all over China. Yiwu has a number of large department stores and shopping centers that don't have anything special. Clothing shoes, appliances and ... Read More>>
Yiwu Airport (YIW) is only about 10 kilometers northwest of Yiwu City, and has 10 domestic airlines operating from it, flying to Beijing (2 hrs) and Guangzhou (1.5 hrs) daily, as well as a number of other destinations including Chengdu (4 hrs), Shenzhen (3 ... Read More>>
The new Yiwu Railway Station opened 10 kilometers outside of Yiwu in 2006, forming an important part of the transport network in the city. The station connects the city to Beijing (22 hrs), Shanghai (2.5 hrs), Chongqing (26 hrs), Chengdu (32 hrs), Guangzhou ... Read More>>
China Country Code Number: 0086 Yiwu City Code Number: 0579 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Fire: 119 First Aid: 120 Police Station: 110 Check Telephone Number: 114 Telephone Failure Complaining (free): 112 Weather Report: 12121 Report a Traffic ... Read More>>
