Things to do in Yiwu

Visiting Hengdian during the off-season means no queues for shows. We saw five shows and the grand parade, and visited everything except Dream Valley – a truly worthwhile trip!

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.

Located in Dongyang, Zhejiang Province, the Lu Residence in Dongyang is the ancestral home of the Lu clan of Yaxi, descendants of Jiang Taigong. Originally built during the Jingtai era of the Ming Dynasty, it boasts a history of over 500 years. As one of the largest and best-preserved Ming and Qing Dynasty architectural complexes in Jiangnan, it stretches over 300 meters along two axes: Suyong Hall and Shude Hall, earning it the reputation of "Northern Forbidden City, Southern Lu Residence." The residence integrates Dongyang wood carving, stone carving, brick carving, and painting, with the wood carvings being particularly exquisite, making it a veritable treasure trove of folk art.

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 Huangxi Scenic Area is located in the north of Shangxi Town, close to the six natural villages of Huangshan. It is mainly composed of glass water slides, glass plank roads, high-altitude swings, screaming springs, Internet-famous rocking bridges, sky mirrors and other attractions. The air is fresh, the nature is pure, there are outdoor developments, parent-child paradise, beautiful mountains and rivers, and it is magnificent!