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About Yiwu
The History of Yiwu
Founded in the Qin Dynasty 25, in 222 BC, Yiwu has a long history. It was first named Wushang County and was renamed Yiwu County in 624 AD. In 1988, the former Yiwu County grew to a city at the national level. In 1995, Yiwu ranked 47th among the 100 most powerful counties/cities in China in terms of overall economic strength and in the same year was listed as the only city in Zhejiang among the nation's comprehensive reform pilot counties/cities. In 2019, Yiwu's overall economy ranked 9th among all counties (cities) in China.
The Climate in Yiwu
Yiwu has a subtropical monsoon climate, temperate and humid, with four distinct seasons. The average annual temperature is around 17°C. July is the warmest month, when the average temperature is 29°C (84°F), the coldest month is January, reaching 4°C (39°F) on average. The average frost-free period in a year is 340 days. The annual precipitation is 1,100-1,600 mm (43-63 in).
Best Time to Visit
The best times to travel are spring and autumn, as each April and October the great China Yiwu International Commodity Fair is held, and the weather is neither hot nor cold.
Spring
Spring begins in late March and continues until late May, lasting about 60 days. Precipitation increases considerably compared to winter, sudden rains fall frequently. Bring an umbrella if you will be outside for a long time. Light jackets and jeans are the perfect clothing. which is good for shopping in the International Trade City. The average temperature is 18°C (64°F),
Summer
Summer is from late May to late September and lasts 130 days. It is sunny and hot most of the time, with occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Typhoons attack the region mainly in this season. Except for typhoons, it is good for outdoor activities. The average temperature is 25°C (77°F).
Autumn
Autumn begins in late September and continues until late November. Cold and sunny days are common. The average temperature is 16°C (61°F). It is perfect for hiking and outdoor activities. The International Commodity Fair is from October 21 to 25.
Winter
Winter is long, beginning in late November and ending in late March. The weather is dry, cold and windy, with occasional rain and snow. The average temperature is 6°C (43°F). It is a good time to walk around the International Trade City. Wear warm clothing such as sweaters and coats if you need to do any outdoor activities.
Why Yiwu
Why do buyers love Yiwu markets and what makes it different?
In Yiwu markets, you can find practically anything you can see or imagine on earth. Of all the 500,000 product varieties in the world identified by the UN, more than 300,000 varieties are available in Yiwu markets.
Most sellers in Yiwu market are direct from factory, allowing you to enjoy very low factory prices.
Unlike Guangzhou or Dubai, where buyers are generally required to purchase container loads to receive favorable prices, the minimum quantity in Yiwu starts with only 1 carton, and you still receive wholesale prices.
Yiwu market products are perfect for supermarkets or dollar stores. Yiwu is the best place to buy items for dollar stores and dollar products, pound items, 99 cent store items, products for department store discount/clearance stores, extreme value retailers, gift shops and pet stores. With a lower MOQ of 1 carton, the Yiwu agent can help you consolidate more than 500 product varieties in one container. Many buyers find Yiwu to be the best paradise for dollar items, dollar store items or 99 cent store items.
When to Come to Yiwu
Obviously, this will depend on the length of your shopping list, how much money you want to spend and how much you know about your products.
Most of our visitors stay in Yiwu for the following duration:
5-7 days:
For this stay, our customers can generally mix several containers, or select a full line for the next season. If you are looking to order several containers from Yiwu, this would be a good duration for you.
You can usually spend the first half of the time exploring the market, get a general idea and make necessary comparisons. Then spend your other half of the time confirming orders.
This way, you can have full market coverage to find your best selection.
3-5 days:
For this stay, our customers can often mix one or two containers. Mostly, these products are from the same range. Say, all are home decorations, or all are bags, or all are jewelry...
You can work the same way, the first two days touring the market to get a general idea and make necessary comparisons; the last two days to finalize your orders.
This way, you can have full coverage of your product range in the market, even visit some nearby factories.
1-2 days:
For this stay, most of our customers cannot fill a container. That means they will have to ship by LCL. A large percentage of them actually did not order anything because time was limited.
If you are planning an exploratory trip, to see what Yiwu market has to offer, this would be a sufficiently good duration.
If you make a good trip, you should start and hope to meet you in Yiwu.
How to Come to Yiwu
If you travel from your country to Yiwu, you can first fly to Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai or Hangzhou, then take another route to reach Yiwu.
Best Route from Hong Kong to Yiwu:
>> Fly from Hong Kong to Yiwu for about 2 hours: one flight every Tuesday and Saturday.
>> Fly from Hong Kong to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, then take the Airbus from Xiaoshan Airport to Yiwu.
Best Route from Guangzhou to Yiwu:
>> Fly from Guangzhou to Yiwu approximately 1 hour 40 minutes: four flights every day.
>> Fly from Hong Kong to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport, then take the Airbus from Xiaoshan Airport to Yiwu.
Best Route from Shanghai to Yiwu:
>> Private car rental from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Yiwu: about 4 hours, costs about USD120.
>> Take the express bus from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Yiwu: approximately 4 hours, costs about USD20 (There are 5 buses every day from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Yiwu: 8:50,11:30,14:10,17:10,18:40)
>> Take the high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Yiwu: approximately 1.5 hours to reach Yiwu.
Best Route from Hangzhou to Yiwu:
>> Take the express bus from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport to Yiwu: about 1.5 hours, costs about USD10. (There is a bus every 0.5 to 1 hour from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport to Yiwu, starting from 6:00 a.m., until 18:25)
>> Private car rental from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport to Yiwu: about 2 hours, costs about USD50.
When you arrive at Yiwu Airport/train station/bus station, we can arrange transfer from there to your hotel for free.
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Yiwu Market
- District 1 of the International Trade City
- District 1 of the International Trade City east
- District 2 of the International Trade City
- District 3 of the International Trade City
- District 4 of the International Trade City
- District 5 of the International Trade City
- Production Materials Market
- Huangyuan Clothing Market
- Furniture Market
- Food Market
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About Yiwu
- The History of Yiwu
- The Climate in Yiwu
- Why Yiwu
- When to Come to Yiwu
- How to Come to Yiwu
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Accommodation and Food in Yiwu
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Hotels in Yiwu
- Yiwu World International Conference Center
- Hotel Marriott Yiwu
- Hotel Best Western Premier
- Hotel RAMADA PLAZA Yiwu
- Hotel Bali Yatin
- Hotel Baigao
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Restaurants in Yiwu
- Sultan Restaurant
- Bossi Restaurant
- Sofia Restaurant
- La Wed Restaurant
