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The best time to go to Yiwu is during the summer (July – August). The temperature may reach the mid-30s, but there will be less tourists, guaranteeing you more availability and cheaper hotel rates. Make sure to bring light clothing, a hat and plenty of sunscreen. Another good time to visit to ensure you get more availability is from January to February (winter), although the temperature during January can descend to 2°C. If you visit during this time, you’d better pack thicker clothing. The periods during other parts of the year are when fairs, markets and shows take place, which draw the highest volume of tourists. This will, of course, reduce availability and cause hotel rates to rise.

South Africans will need a Visa to enter China. Make sure you have enough time for Visa processing. In addition, check that your passport will be valid for six months after your return date, and that it has at least two blank pages left for stamps.

The closest South African Consulate to Yiwu is the South African Consulate-General in Shanghai.

Address: 27th Floor, Room 2705/5, 222 Yan An Road East, Shanghai, 200002

Phone: 86 21 5359 4977 Fax: 86 21 6335 2980

The CDC recommends that all travellers receive all their routine vaccinations four to six weeks before travelling to China. Some travellers may need additional vaccinations against diseases such as hepatitis A and B, typhoid, Japanese encephalitis, rabies and malaria.

Travellers should be cautious while in Yiwu. Petty crime is a common problem worldwide, so make sure your valuables are secure and out of sight. Do not go out alone at night.

A wide array of hotels are available throughout Yiwu, some of which are close to the airport. Many include features such as pools, restaurants, bars, gyms, free breakfast, meeting facilities and more. The cost of staying at one of these establishments ranges from over ¥100 to over ¥500. The most popular options include Kasion International Hotel, Yiwu European Hotel, Best Western Premier Ocean Hotel, and Futian Business Hotel.

The two chief options for travel around Yiwu are bus and taxi.

There are 50 bus lines in the city, 28 of them running in the city centre, while the rest operate between the urban area and the towns surrounding it.

The taxis in Yiwu are mainly green and blue. For the first 2 kilometres, it will cost you over ¥7, while you will have to pay less than ¥3 for each additional kilometre. If your journey is more than 6 kilometres, the price per kilometre will change to less than ¥4. Should your journey take place between 23:00 and 05:00, 10% of the total price will be charged.