Yiwu has become one of the great places to shop along with Shanghai and Hong Kong. However, if you are looking for the best wholesale prices for regular consumer products, then Yiwu is a far better alternative to shop. The city receives around 300,000 foreign shoppers annually, making it one of the more shopping destinations in China. Due to the tens of thousands of factories and manufacturing shops that can be found around the city, the prices and product selections in Yiwu are also far better if compared to other cities such as Guangzhou. It is because of these factors that the city has now been recognized by international organizations as one of the more unique shopping destinations in the world.

Airports in Yiwu

Yiwu Airport (YIW)

This airport is a dual-use military and civil airport serving Yiwu, Jinhua in Zhejiang Province, China. It is located 5.5 kilometres northwest of the centre of Yiwu and 51 km from the urban area of Jinhua. Airlines that services the Yiwu Airport are Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Express Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, and New Gen Airways. New Gen Airways is the only airline from Yiwu Airport with an international destination. Three airlines offer flights from Singapore: Air China, China Southern Airlines and SilkAir. There are no direct flights to Yiwu from Singapore however so travellers will need to make up to two transits in Guangzhou and Wuhan.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Yiwu?

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Yiwu?

Yiwu has a subtropical monsoon climate but with clearly defined four seasons. The climate can be pleasant but with some humidity, while the annual average temperature falls around 17 °C. July is the hottest month, when the average temperature is 29°C, the coldest month is January, reaching 4°C on average. Travellers are advised to travel during spring or autumn which falls from April to October when the weather is pleasant and comfortable but also because this time also coincides with the Grand China Yiwu International Commodities Fair. Spring begins at the end of March and continues to the end of May. Chances for rain also increases considerably compared to winter, so it is advised to bring an umbrella if you stay outside for a long time. The average temperature is 18°C which is suitable for shopping at the International Trade City. Autumn begins at the end of September and continues to the end of November. Cool sunny days are common. The average temperature is 16°C. It is perfect for hiking and outside activity.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Yiwu?

Shuanglin Iron Tower – Shuanglin Iron Tower is located close to Shuanglin Temple at the foot of Yunhuang Mountain. The tower, the temple, and another famous Buddhist temple (Yunhuang Temple) are all part of the Shuanglin Scenic Zone. What makes the temple worth visiting is the view of the towering mountains, the exquisitely decorated temple, and the beautiful depictions of natural and religious symbols on the tower itself. The iron tower was constructed about 952 by Zhu Hongji. The tower has been marvellously preserved despite years of wind and rain. Apart from a small amount of corrosion in a few parts, it is still in its original shining black metal.

Desheng Yan – Desheng Yan is also known as Chou Yan (thick rocks) because of the dense rocks in the mountain. Yiwu was previously called Chouzhou during the Tang Dynasty (621), after the mountain Chou Yan that surrounds the city. The temple has been a popular destination for those wanting to see a bird's eye view of Yiwu scene which has barely changed throughout the ages. The famous Heling Hang Temple on the Desheng Yan offers impressive views of the natural surroundings. The temple was built in the early Yuan Dynasty, in memory of Hu Zhe, the associate minister of the Department of Military in the Song Dynasty. Travellers exploring the temple will find stone depictions of a large turtle prostrating on a cliff located behind the temple. What makes this scene even more unbelievable is that this stone wonder was created naturally by the earth’s natural elements.

Hengdian World Studios – One of the most famous film and TV production base in is the China Hengdian World Studios, or Hengdian Film and TV Production City. It located 160 kilometres from Hangzhou and 90 kilometres from Jinhua. The main shooting location is at Hengdian Town which conveniently sits between the Zhejiang-Jiangsu-Shanghai-Fujian-Jiangxi economic circle. This makes the town easily accessible by plane, train and bus. Also known as "Chinese Hollywood", the Hengdian World Studios is currently the largest film production site in Asia. Due to its popularity, the Hengdian World Studios has recently been gearing towards transforming the Film and TV city into more of a tourist attraction and amusement park instead of just focusing on just pure production.