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Yiwu义乌
Spend a half‑day in Yiwu to see the market and a park, then head back; one full day is enough for the main sights.
Yiwu is a commercial hub in Zhejiang, best known for its huge wholesale markets and a few urban parks. The city centre is compact, so a single day covers the market, Yiwu Museum and a park, with extra time for a quick visit to Hengdian World Studios if you have a morning train.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainier)
- Airport
- YIW
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yiwu110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yiwu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyYiwu is generally safe; pickpocketing can occur in crowded market areas, so keep bags close.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportYIW Yiwu Airport (Domestic flights; bus or taxi to city centre ~30 min).
- Getting aroundCity buses run every 15 min; taxis cheap.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle bowl¥20–45 (≈ US$3–7)
- BeerBeer (draft)¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideMetro ride¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketMarket entryFree
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥120 (≈ US$17) · Mid CN¥180 (≈ US$30) · High CN¥300 (≈ US$45)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- YIW Yiwu Airport (Domestic flights; bus or taxi to city centre ~30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Aug (9 rain days), driest Apr (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yiwu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses run every 15 min; taxis cheap. Walk between market, museum and Xiuhu Park (≈10 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hengdian World Studios
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Train to Dongyang (≈45 min) then taxi 15 min
Entry ¥180.
Hangzhou
overnightDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
High‑speed rail, 1 h
Better to stay a night for West Lake.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Tian Heng International Hotel
Near Hangzhou‑Jinhua‑Quzhou Expressway, basic rooms
Best Western Premier Yiwu Ocean Hotel
Close to International Trade City, mid‑range
Bali Plaza Hotel
Central, modern design, restaurant
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥120–180 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥180–300 CNY (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- High
- ¥300 (≈ US$45)+ CNY excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel bed2 × 3 nights × CN¥120 | CN¥720 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × CN¥180 | CN¥1,080 |
| Yiwu Airport → city centre taxi (one way)2 × CN¥80 | CN¥160 |
| Metro day pass2 × CN¥20 | CN¥40 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥120 | CN¥240 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥373 per person per day, bed included | CN¥2,240≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle bowl | ¥20–45 (≈ US$3–7) |
| Beer (draft) | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi 5 km | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Metro ride | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Market entry | Free |
| Hengdian Studios ticket | ¥180 (≈ US$30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); stay hydrated.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); stay hydrated.
- Market crowds peak on weekends; early morning is quieter.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yiwu Airport → city centre taxi: ≈ ¥80, 30 min
- Metro day pass: ¥20 (≈ US$3) for unlimited rides
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yiwu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainier) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel shuttle (check schedule).
- Market‑to‑hotel walking routes with signage.
Sources
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