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.
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.
1 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). 2 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. 3 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. 4 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.
1 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) 2 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.
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.
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.
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In Oct, Yiwu typically sees ~28°C daytime highs and 6 rainy days.
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