How Many Wholesale markets in Yiwu?
May 29, 2021
This is the big brother of all the other districts. It was built in October, 2001 and put into use on Oct.22, 2002. Always busy since it’s opening.
The 4-floor-building occupies a total area of 340,000 m2, and holds 10,500+ shop fronts. With escalators and cargo lifts connecting each floor.
Over 70% of products are for exporting. But most sales only speak little English. They understand “how much?” and can show the price on their calculators with no difficulties. But further communication will need an interpreter/translator.
Fast serving restaurants, vending machines, banks are all put inside. McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Burger King are right in front of this building.
International credit cards not working here. Cash is preferred if you buy stock (60% shops don’t keep stock).
Industries of bags & cases, umbrellas & rain wear , plastic bags, shopping bags, package bags are located on floor one.
Tools, Hardware, locks and other fittings , electrical accessories, are on floor two.
Floor three is for home appliances, electronics & telecommunications, watches and clocks.
4th floor is also big showrooms. Hong Kong Mall, South Korean Mall, Sichuan Mall are also located on this floor.
Like District one, this district also has banks, restaurants, telecom companies… Best Western Ocean Premium Hotel (opens in a separate window) is right in the middle of this district,
This District was put into use on Oct.22, 2004. It’s a 5-store- building and has an area of 600,000+ m2. Over 10,000 shop fronts are cubed from floor one to floor three.
