Yiwu

Yiwu (义乌 Yìwū) is a city in Zhejiang, 100 km south of Hangzhou. The Yiwu International Trade City is one of the city's most important commercial areas and is a major destination for visitors interested in shopping and wholesale markets.

Yiwu is a city in central Zhejiang Province and an important international trading centre. It is particularly well known for its large wholesale markets and attracts visitors and business people from many countries.

The city is famous for its small commodity trade.

• 29.344722120.0322221 Yiwu Airport (YIW) (5.5 km northwest of the center of Yiwu), ☏ +86 579 8566 5205. Flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chongqing, Hong Kong and other cities in China.  (updated Sep 2026)

Yiwu Railway Station is an important transport hub with high-speed train connections to major cities in eastern China, including Hangzhou and Shanghai.

The bus from Shanghai to Yiwu leaves about every hour and is available at various long distance inter-province bus stations (called chang tu ke yun zhan in Chinese). Some stations got more schedules than others. Make sure you know which station you are going to. Again, the hotel staff should be able to give you directions. You may want to go to either the general station (or Ke yun Zong zhan at No. 1662 of Zhongxing Road) or Pacific Station (tai ping yang station at No. 710 Hengfeng Road.)

• By taxi — Taxis are widely available in Yiwu and are a convenient way to travel around the city.

• By bus — Local buses connect the main commercial areas, residential districts and transport hubs.

• By ride-hailing — Ride-hailing services are available and can be convenient for visitors who do not speak Chinese.

• 29.31633120.0836691 Yiwu Museum (义乌博物馆), 126号 Chengzhong North Road, ☏ +86 579 8554 0405. 08:30-11:00, 14:00-16:30 (break time 11:00-14:00, every Mon).  
• 29.304493120.0723222 Xiuhu Park (绣湖公园), Beimen Street (in the southwest of Yiwu Municipal Government). 24 hr. Yiwu Xiuhu Park is a large open public green space and an important part of the project of rebuilding Yiwu old City and improving the landscape of the central urban area in 2000.  
• 29.297458120.0757973 Chouzhou Park (稠州公园), No. 221 Chouzhou Middle Road, Choucheng Street(稠城街道稠城街道稠州中路221号). ¥2.  
• 29.315203120.0926694 Jiangbin Park (江滨公园), 333 Jiangbin North Road. Open 24 hours. A riverside urban park in Yiwu with green spaces, flowers and recreational facilities. It is a relaxing place for walking and leisure activities. Free.  
• 29.291247120.0722455 Ocean World (义乌海洋世界), Jiangbin Middle Road (Inside Yiwu Paradise, near Danxi Bridge.), ☏ +86 579 8993 8777. 08:45-17:00. A modern urban aquarium located inside Yiwu Paradise. It features marine life exhibits, a deep-sea tunnel, coral and tropical rainforest areas, and educational and interactive displays.  
• 29.31372120.100116 Yiwu Stadium (义乌市体育场), 299 Binwang Road, ☏ +86 579 8566 8007. 07:00-22:00. A modern multi-purpose sports complex, with indoor and outdoor facilities for basketball, football, tennis, badminton and other sports. The complex is used for sporting events and recreational activities.  
• Binwang Bridge, Binwang Road.  
• 29.179068120.2980837 Hengdian World Studios (横店影视城), Hengdian, Dongyang, Zhejiang, ☏ +86 579 86547211. Film studio used for the filming of Chinese period dramas, with a huge backlot featuring outdoor sets from different periods of Chinese history from the Qin Dynasty all the way up to the Republic of China era. Among the highlights is a replica of the Forbidden City, as well as a replica of the palace of Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China. It is still in active use, and you could potentially catch some filming in action if you are lucky. In addition to Chinese period dramas, it is also often used in the filming of Korean period dramas for the scenes that are set in China. ¥180.  (updated Aug 2022)
• Yiwu Theater, 1号 Chezhan Road, ☏ +86 579 8552 2324.  
• 29.33587120.108288 Yiwu Futian Wetland Park (义乌市福田湿地公园), East side of Futian Road, Yiwu (Near Yiwu International Trade City). 24 hr. A large urban wetland park near Yiwu International Trade City, with lakes, green spaces, plants and walking paths. It is a popular place for walking, relaxing and enjoying the natural scenery. Free.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 29.355973120.0993169 Yiwu Botanical Garden (义乌植物园), 355 Xicheng North Road (The garden can be reached by local bus. From Yiwu Railway Station, it is about 8.9 km to the P2 parking area.), ☏ +86 159 8850 1279. Open 24 hours. A large botanical garden in northwestern Yiwu, divided into five main areas and featuring a variety of plants, gardens and scenic landscapes. It is a popular place for walking, sightseeing and leisure activities.  (updated Sep 2026)

• 29.29123120.0722331 Yiwu Paradise (义乌乐园), 502 Jiangbin Middle Road (On the north bank of the Yiwu River, near Danxi Bridge.), ☏ +86 579 8532 5088. 08:45-17:00. A large recreational park on the north bank of the Yiwu River, offering amusement facilities and leisure activities. Attractions include a go-kart track, cable car, cinema, science museum and other recreational facilities.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 29.320469120.0811382 Old Station · 1970 Cultural and Creative Park (义乌老车站1970文创园), 135 Chengzhong North Road. 10:00-22:00. Explore the Old Station · 1970 Cultural and Creative Park, a creative and cultural complex developed from Yiwu's former railway station and old industrial buildings. Visitors can walk through the renovated industrial spaces, see graffiti and creative displays, take photos and enjoy cafés and other leisure activities. Free.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 29.311344120.0898253 Exotic Street (异国风情街), Binwang Business District. Open 24 hours. Explore Yiwu's international atmosphere at Exotic Street, a multicultural commercial area with restaurants, entertainment venues and shops. Visitors can walk through the district, try international food and experience one of Yiwu's most diverse neighbourhoods. Free.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 29.31531120.10824 Yiwu International Expo Centre (义乌国际博览中心), Jiangdong East Road, Yiwu. Attend trade fairs, exhibitions and other large events at Yiwu International Expo Centre. The centre hosts commercial and cultural events and is an important venue for Yiwu's international business activities.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 29.314366120.0870045 Santing Road Night Market (三挺路夜市), 19 Santing Road. 18:00-03:00. A lively night market in Yiwu's Binwang commercial area. Visitors can browse clothing, accessories, toys, small commodities and souvenirs, as well as try street food and local snacks. The market is particularly lively in the evening and provides an opportunity to experience Yiwu's night-time atmosphere. Free.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 29.296309120.0962236 Yiwu Jiming Pavilion (义乌鸡鸣阁), Jimingshan Park, Yidong Road. 24 hr. Climb to Yiwu Jiming Pavilion for views over the city. The pavilion features traditional Chinese architectural elements and is especially attractive after dark when it is illuminated. Visitors can walk around the surrounding hill, take photographs and enjoy views of central Yiwu.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 29.317238120.0842647 Xiaozici Park (孝子祠公园), 126 Chengzhong North Road, Yiwu. 24 hr. A historic cultural park in central Yiwu, featuring gardens, ponds, walking paths and green spaces. The park is connected with local history and culture and is a pleasant place for walking, sightseeing and learning about Yiwu's history. Free.  (updated Sep 2026)
• 29.31007120.0773458 Luo Binwang Park (骆宾王公园), 48 Chengzhong Middle Road, Yiwu. Open 24 hours. A cultural park dedicated to Luo Binwang, a famous poet from Yiwu during the Tang dynasty. The park features green spaces, walking areas and cultural elements related to the poet, making it a pleasant place to relax and learn about local history and culture. Free.  (updated Sep 2026)

The town has a large market with quite a range of goods. There are few Western residents, but many from India, Pakistan, and the Middle East. Many do some sort of import/export business. Binwang market has cloth, clothing, furnishings. International Trade City and the Futian Market has many small commodities including housewares, jewellery, beads, gifts, religious and seasonal goods.

• Yiwu International Trade City — One of the main shopping and wholesale areas in Yiwu, offering a wide variety of small commodities, including household goods, accessories, gifts and seasonal products.

• Binwang Market — A traditional wholesale market area offering clothing, fabrics, furnishings and other everyday goods.

Yiwu has a wide variety of restaurants serving Zhejiang, Chinese and international cuisines. The city's large international business community means that visitors can find food from many different countries, especially around the main commercial and market areas.

• Local cuisine — Zhejiang and Jiangzhe-style dishes are widely available. Local specialties and traditional Chinese dishes can be found in restaurants throughout the city.

• International cuisine — Yiwu has many restaurants serving Middle Eastern, Turkish, Indian, Korean and Japanese food. International restaurants are particularly common around the commercial areas and Choucheng district.

• Street food — Local markets and night-time food areas offer a variety of snacks and inexpensive meals.

Yiwu has many cafés, tea shops and other places where visitors can enjoy non-alcoholic drinks. Cafés and tea shops can be found around shopping areas, commercial streets and hotels.

• Tea — Tea is widely available in restaurants and tea shops. Green tea, jasmine tea and other Chinese teas are common choices.

• Coffee — Coffee shops can be found in major commercial areas and around hotels, offering both local and international styles of coffee.

• Milk tea and fruit drinks — Milk tea, bubble tea and fruit drinks are popular choices, especially around shopping districts and busy commercial streets.

• ^{[dead link]} Tian Heng International Hotel, 677 Danxi North Road (in the Bei Yuan Industrial Zone, next to the Hangzhou-Jinhua-Quzhou Expressway), ☏ +86 579-85888888, fax: +86 579-85116817.  
• Yindu Hotel, No.168 Binwang Road. Close to Binwang Market, 2 km to International Trade City (Futian Market) 
• The Best Western Premier Yiwu Ocean Hotel, No. 99 Futian Road. Close to the International Trade City and the Futian Market. 
• YiWu Yihe Hotel, No. 2 Gongren Beilu. Close to Binwang Market 
• 29.303241120.0659971 Bali Plaza Hotel, 138 Chengzhong Middle Road. Adjacent to the municipal government. The hotel features a high-end exotic restaurant, coffee shop and sauna center and decorated by the combination of modern and Bali-style design.  

• Hangzhou — The capital of Zhejiang Province, known for West Lake and its historic and cultural attractions.

• Jinhua — A nearby city in central Zhejiang with historical and cultural attractions.

• Dongyang — A nearby city known for Hengdian World Studios, one of China's major film and television production areas.

• Shanghai — A major international city that can be reached from Yiwu by high-speed train.