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Yiwu International Trade City
义乌国际商贸城
The world's largest wholesale market, spanning over 5.5 million square meters across five districts, selling everything from toys to hardware.
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Yiwu
Yiwu is the world's largest small commodities market, a global trading hub where over 1.7 million product varieties are sold to buyers from 200+ countries. Beyond commerce, it has a compact old town, a good museum, and serves as a base for exploring central Zhejiang.
Good for wholesale shopping, global trade culture, business travel
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Yiwu Museum
义乌博物馆
A well-curated museum covering Yiwu's history from prehistoric times through its transformation into a global trading hub.
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Xiuhu Park
绣湖公园
A pleasant urban park centered on Xiuhu Lake in the southwest of the city, popular with locals for morning walks and evening strolls.
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Chouduan Ancient Town Area
Remnants of Yiwu's older commercial heritage, with traditional architecture and local craft shops.
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城市中心广场
城市中心广场是该地区著名的旅游景点，风景优美，富有地方特色，值得游览。
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Yiwu is the world's largest small commodities market, a global trading hub where over 1.7 million product varieties are sold to buyers from 200+ countries. Beyond commerce, it has a compact old town, a good museum, and serves as a base for exploring central Zhejiang.
Attraction signals
- Yiwu International Trade City - Yiwu Museum - Xiuhu Park - Chouduan Ancient Town Area - 城市中心广场
Transport note
Yiwu Airport (YIW) has domestic flights. High-speed rail connects to Hangzhou (30 min), Shanghai (90 min), and Ningbo. Buses run frequently from major Zhejiang cities. 成都茶店子车站有班车前往，车程约6-8小时。县城内可包车前往各景点。
Food note
Yiwu has diverse food from across China due to its international trader population. Local specialties include Yiwu smoked leg (火腿) and sweet rice wine. Budget ¥25-50, mid-range ¥70-130. 羌族酸菜、腊肉和豆花是特色美食，县城有多家川菜馆和藏族餐厅可供选择。
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- global trade culture
- business travel
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