Things to do in Yiwu

I went before Chinese New Year's Eve to avoid the peak season, and the experience was great – fewer people, beautiful scenery, and minimal queues for shows. Excellent value for money. It is indeed huge; you'd need more than a week to see everything. Accommodation was conveniently located within the scenic area, just a short walk away.

This is a well-preserved ancient town that features traditional architecture, historical buildings and ancient streets and courtyards. Here you can get local snacks and crafts. It's a bit small, but unlike other ancient towns, it's completely free and it's just 10km southwest of downtown Yiwu. The best way to get here is by taxi. Make sure you come here during the evening as well for the night views.

It is on the mountain opposite the Dongyang River, which is also the commanding height of Yiwu. The mountain is not very high and can be climbed in less than half an hour. The most famous is the Jiming Pavilion, which overlooks the whole Yiwu, but you can only go in from the outside. The surrounding scenery is good and the view is also very wide. I also met a couple taking wedding photos. I heard that the night view is good. Come and see it if you have a chance.

The Forbidden City in the north and the Lu Residence in the south truly live up to their reputation. The Lu Residence covers a large area, and even just exploring the courtyards that require an admission fee takes quite a while. You can experience the grandeur of the mansion, the carved beams and painted rafters, and the profound family traditions. You can see the details and skill of the wood carvings everywhere, which is very impressive and well worth a visit.

Actually, it is the Santing Road Night Market and several surrounding blocks. If you want to talk about the exotic street, even the locals don’t know it. This place should be visited at night. At night, it is the most lively place in Yiwu. It is very deserted during the day. You can only look at the buildings. The Western-style buildings have very uniform characteristics. There are many Indian restaurants on the streets of Yiwu, which is a major feature.

I originally wanted to go to Yiwu Museum, but when I got there, I found that the museum seemed to be under construction, and the entrance to Xiaozici Park was also blocked within the construction area. I saw a road sign indicating that the Old Railway Station 1970 Cultural and Creative Park was across the street. I checked and found that this place was originally Yiwu Dengfeng Machinery Factory and Yiwu Old Railway Station Zhongfang Warehouse. It was transformed into a cultural and creative base on the original basis. There are many machine pipes from that time in various fashion stores, recording the evolution of time. There is basically no one during the day, and it is estimated that it will be more lively here at night.

I made a last-minute decision to visit Shenlixia Gorge in Pujiang. The early autumn weather was exceptionally pleasant. As I walked up the gorge, I was surrounded by clear streams and climbable rocks. I was immersed in nature's embrace, breathing in the forest air and enjoying nature's bounty. My tired body and mind found a moment of relaxation. Shenlixia Gorge was definitely worth the trip!

The Yiwu Botanical Garden is currently the best place for Yiwu residents to go. Considering its size, accessibility, and suitability for relaxation, I personally recommend it as an occasional getaway, especially for sunbathing or gatherings.

Yiwu International Expo Center is located at No. 59, Zongze East Road, Yiwu City.   - Scale: The total land area is 219 mu, the total construction area is more than 296,000 square meters, and the total investment is 1.8 billion yuan. The total construction area of ​​the main exhibition hall is more than 240,000 square meters, which can provide 5,300 international standard booths; the total construction area of ​​the supporting five-star hotel project is 55,593 square meters, which can provide 337 rooms (sets). - Building layout: The main exhibition hall has 2 floors above ground, with a total of 10 standard exhibition halls, one of which can also be used as a banquet hall, and 4 small exhibition halls and parking lots on the underground floor. Five two-story rectangular exhibition halls are fan-shaped around the central square, with a 23.3-meter-high prologue hall in the middle. - Facilities: equipped with a large press conference hall that can accommodate 300-500 people, a large multi-functional hall that can accommodate 3500-4000 people or 400 banquets at the same time, a fast food restaurant that can accommodate 2000 people at the same time, nearly 20 large, medium and small meeting rooms, a parking lot that can accommodate more than 700 cars, as well as bars, cafes, canteens, postal, transportation and civil aviation service points. - Exhibition activities: various well-known exhibitions are held, such as China Yiwu International Commodity (Standard) Fair, Yiwu International Lighting Exhibition, etc.