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City in Zhejiang, China
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Yiwu (义乌; *ȵi u* in Wu, Yìwū in Mandarin) is a county-level city of Jinhua in central Zhejiang Province, roughly 100 km south of Hangzhou. It is world-famous for Yiwu International Trade City, the global hub for small commodity wholesale.
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义乌博物馆
绣湖公园
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.
稠州公园
江滨公园
A riverside urban park in Yiwu with green spaces, flowers and recreational facilities. It is a relaxing place for walking and leisure activities.
义乌海洋世界
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.
义乌市体育场
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.
横店影视城
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.
义乌市福田湿地公园
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.
义乌植物园
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.
Yiwu Meihu Sports Center
Yiwu Meihu Sports Centre is a multi-purpose sports complex in Yiwu. It includes a stadium, an arena and a swimming centre. The Yiwu Meihu Stadium has a seating capacity of 35,260, while the Meihu Arena has a capacity of 6,000. It is used for sporting events, entertainment and public recreation.
义乌乐园
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.
义乌老车站1970文创园
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.
异国风情街
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.
义乌国际博览中心
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.
三挺路夜市
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.
义乌鸡鸣阁
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.
孝子祠公园
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.
骆宾王公园
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.
Close to Binwang Market, 2 km to International Trade City (Futian Market)
Close to the International Trade City and the Futian Market.
Close to Binwang Market
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.
义乌国际商贸城
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.
宾王市场
A traditional wholesale market area offering clothing, textiles, furnishings, food products and other everyday goods.
篁园服装市场
A large specialized clothing market selling men's clothing, women's clothing, children's clothing, jeans, pajamas, sweaters and sportswear.
义乌国际家居城
A large home furnishings market offering furniture, home decoration products, bathroom products, lighting, flooring, doors, windows and other household goods.
义乌通信市场
A specialized market selling communication equipment, mobile phones, electronic products and related accessories.
义乌国际生产资料市场
A specialized wholesale market for production materials, machinery, equipment, lighting, leather materials, packaging machinery and other industrial supplies.
义乌全球数贸中心
A new-generation market complex combining wholesale trade, digital commerce, business services and commercial facilities. It features fashion products, jewelry, toys, household goods, smart technology products and other commodities.
By train
Yiwu Railway Station is an important transport hub with high-speed train connections to major cities in eastern China, including Hangzhou and Shanghai.
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