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Yiwu welcomes you! A 3-day, 2-night trip for 1,500 RMB to this tourist paradise will take you on an unforgettable adventure

🌆 "Yiwu 3 Days 2 Nights · Magical Realism Journey" Budget: 1,500 RMB | Stay at a youth hostel near the International Trade City | Check in at the "World Supermarket" | Explore the Qingyan Liu Village e-commerce live streaming room | Taste Donghe meat pies and Tangxi tofu | In the city of "buy global, sell global," embark on a reverse travel adventure 📍 Trip Theme: Commercial Wonders · Urban Village Life · E-commerce World · Authentic Central Zhejiang Snacks 📅 Duration: 3 days 2 nights (recommended weekend + day off) 💰 Total Budget: 1,500 RMB (per person, economical and practical) 🎯 Suitable for: Students / Budget travelers / Entrepreneurs / Photography enthusiasts / The curious you > 💡 Yiwu is not a traditional "tourist city," > but it hides China’s most magical realism scene— > millions of small commodities fill a 17-story mall, > villagers earn tens of thousands monthly through live streaming, > a meat pie on the street costs only 5 RMB... > This guide takes you with 1,500 RMB > into a real, bustling, and vibrant "world’s smallest county." ✅ Budget Breakdown (Total: 1,500 RMB) Item Details Amount ------ ------ ------ Round-trip Transport High-speed train second class seat (starting from Hangzhou, about 42 RMB/leg) 85 RMB Local Transport Bus + shared bike + taxi 120 RMB Accommodation (2 nights) Youth hostel or budget hotel near International Trade City (avg. 250 RMB/night) 500 RMB Meals (3 days) 40 RMB/day, tasting authentic local snacks 120 RMB Attractions + Experiences Mostly free, some paid experiences 100 RMB Shopping + Souvenirs Small commodity purchases + specialty foods 400 RMB Emergency Reserve Drinking water, power bank, snacks 175 RMB Total 1,500 RMB > ✅ If departing from Shanghai, the high-speed train takes about 1.5 hours, ticket price 90 RMB, still within budget! 🗓️ Daily Itinerary (brisk pace, focusing on "local life + commerce + food" trio) Day 1: Arrive in Yiwu · Explore the "World Supermarket" 🕐 Afternoon: Arrive at Yiwu Station -🚆 Recommended train: G7621 (Hangzhou → Yiwu), about 50 minutes - 🚌 Take bus line 1 or taxi to accommodation near International Trade City - Recommended: Beiyuan Youth Hostel / Hanting Yiwu International Trade City Hotel / Qingyan Liu Village Homestay Evening: 1. International Trade City Area 1 (✅ Free entry) - "Global Small Commodities Museum," five zones, Area 1 is the best -✅ Must-visit floors: - 1st floor: National flags, balloons, festival decorations (like a world expo) - 2nd floor: Christmas trees, party supplies (celebrations all year) - 3rd floor: Handicrafts, resin ornaments (full of creativity) - 📌 Blogger Tips: - Don’t take photos casually! Some shops prohibit photography - Ask for sample cards (many merchants give free samples) - Remember this phrase: "Samples? Wholesale even one piece" 2. On the way, check out: Binwang 158 Cultural and Creative Park - Converted from an old market, very artsy - Has cafes, graffiti walls, design shops Dinner: - Recommended: Binwang Night Market food stalls - Must-try: - Donghe meat pie (crispy outside, tender inside, 5 RMB each) - Tangxi tofu (silky tofu with spicy sauce, 6 RMB) - Grilled chicken wings & grilled corn (8 RMB/skewer) - Mung bean cake & honey water (great for cleansing the palate) - About 40 RMB per person for a satisfying meal > 📸 Photo spots: Trade City shelf corridors, night market hustle, foreigners bargaining moments Day 2: E-commerce World + Urban Village Adventure Morning: Qingyan Liu Village (✅ Free) >💡 "China’s No.1 Taobao Village," over 2,000 online shops originated here - ✅ Highlights: 1. Live streaming rooms in corridors: open the door and the host shouts "321 link up!" 2. Courier hub: tricycles lined up shipping millions of parcels daily 3. E-commerce training signs everywhere: "Create a bestseller in 7 days," "Earn 100,000 RMB/month is not a dream" -📌 Blogger Tips: - Respect privacy, don’t take photos of live streaming rooms - Pretend to ask about products and chat with shop owners about their entrepreneurial stories - Try a "shared live streaming room" for 1 hour (50 RMB, equipment included) Noon: - Lunch: Qingyan Liu Village canteen or stir-fry shop - Recommended: Egg fried rice + hot and sour soup (20 RMB fills you up) Afternoon: 1. Fotang Ancient Town (✅ Free admission) - 20 minutes from city center, taxi about 40 RMB - Pristine Central Zhejiang ancient town, less commercialized -✅ Must-see: - Ancient street stone slabs - Reflection of Wanshan Pagoda - Taoist temples and ancestral halls coexist - 📌 Blogger Tips: - Have a cup of green tea (5 RMB) at an old street teahouse and watch elders play chess - Buy a bag of Fotang Qianzhang buns (10 RMB/bag, take-away) 2. Return to city, visit: - Huangyuan Clothing Market (women’s wholesale clothing hub) - Xiuhu Square: evening citizens dancing, kids skateboarding, full of local life Dinner: - Recommended: Jimingshan Community international food street - Home to foreign merchants from over 130 countries! - Try: - Afghan pilaf (35 RMB) - Pakistani kebab wrap (20 RMB) - African stew set (25 RMB) - Have a meal "traveling the world without leaving Yiwu" > 📸 Photo spots: Live streaming room lights, courier storm, Fotang elderly silhouettes, foreign merchants bargaining Day 3: Street shopping + Farewell ritual Morning: 1. Yiwu Small Commodities City "Reverse Shopping List" - Don’t buy souvenirs, buy practical and cheap good items: - 💡 LED night lights: 3 for 5 RMB, USB rechargeable -🎧 Bluetooth earphones: 30 RMB a pair, good sound quality -🪞 Makeup mirror + fill light combo: 25 RMB - 🧦 10 pairs of socks: 20 RMB (pure cotton) -🎁 Blind boxes/stationery sets: from 15 RMB - 📌 Blogger Tips: - Ask "lowest price?" usually can get 10% off - If you buy over 50 RMB, merchants can ship by courier (cash on delivery) 2. Buy authentic souvenirs: - Vacuum-packed Donghe meat pies (30 RMB/6 pcs) - Brown sugar twisted dough sticks (20 RMB/bag) - Yiwu southern jujubes (40 RMB/jin) - Imported candy mix (15 RMB/jin, from Middle East/Southeast Asia) Noon: - Last meal: Chouzhou North Road breakfast shop - Must-try: Suofen (similar to rice noodles + pork cracklings + cilantro) — 8 RMB - With a bowl of soy milk (3 RMB) Afternoon: - Check out, head to Yiwu Station - Last ritual before boarding: 👉 Buy a bottle of "Made in Yiwu" mineral water at the train station convenience store, take a sip, smile and say: "I’m also part of the global supply chain now." 🍜 Yiwu Must-Eat List (120 RMB per person covers 3 days) Name Specialty Recommended Place ------ -------- -------- Donghe Meat Pie Crispy outside, juicy inside Binwang Night Market Tangxi Tofu Fragrant and silky, spicy sauce Food stalls Suofen Local breakfast soul Chouzhou North Road Qianzhang Bun Tofu skin wrapped meat filling Fotang Ancient Town Brown Sugar Twisted Dough Stick Crispy and not greasy Old Street Chicken Rack Pot Perfect with drinks Night stalls International Snacks Afghan/Pakistani flavors Jimingshan 🎒 Blogger’s Friendly Tips 1. Best Seasons: - March-May, September-November: pleasant climate -❌ Avoid around Chinese New Year (shops closed), July-August heatwave 2. Shopping Tips: - "Wholesale even one piece" is key - Visit multiple shops to compare prices, the deeper you go, the cheaper - Ask merchants to write English labels for gifts 3. Safety Reminder: - Yiwu is very safe, but keep your belongings secure - The Trade City is huge, wear comfortable shoes! 4. Special Advice: - Bring an empty suitcase or storage bag—you’ll buy more than expected! - Download the "Yiwu Gou" app to check store locations in advance ✨ In a nutshell > 1,500 RMB, 3 days 2 nights, from the Trade City’s shelf maze to Qingyan Liu Village’s live streaming shouts— > every transaction you make in Yiwu is a microcosm of the global economy; > every bite of meat pie carries the warmth of this city. 🎁 Bonus: Free Check-in Spots List Place Fee Recommendation Reason ------ --- ---------------- International Trade City ✅ Free World Supermarket Qingyan Liu Village ✅ Free No.1 Taobao Village Fotang Ancient Town ✅ Free Pristine Central Zhejiang style Binwang Night Market ✅ Free Local life hustle Jimingshan International Community ✅ Free Multicultural fusion 📩 For the following, feel free to leave a message: - Detailed map for exploring the five zones of International Trade City - Yiwu small commodity shopping pitfalls guide - Qingyan Liu Village live streaming experience booking method - Fotang Ancient Town best photography spots list May your journey in Yiwu, walking through millions of shelves and tasting street corner meat pies, turn this "magical realism journey" into your most unexpected life adventure. — Your reverse travel blogger ·
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Posted: Sep 21, 2025
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