CHINESEYIWU / BUYER RESOURCES
Plan a sourcing trip to Yiwu
Prepare the itinerary, appointments and product brief before you travel. Use current booking and official entry information for your exact dates.
DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS
Check entry requirements with the official authority
Entry requirements depend on your passport, purpose, itinerary and travel dates. Check current information with the Chinese embassy or consulate serving you and the National Immigration Administration before making non-refundable bookings. A sourcing enquiry does not establish visa eligibility or guarantee an invitation letter.
Build the itinerary around confirmed appointments
- Confirm supplier or market appointments before choosing arrival and departure dates.
- Compare rail or flight availability for your actual dates. Allow time for transfers and collect the hotel address in Chinese.
- Keep your first buying day realistic: shortlist categories and locations rather than trying to cover every district.
- Leave room for sample comparisons and follow-up supplier meetings. Keep production and shipping deadlines separate from travel dates.
Book transport and accommodation against current information
Check rail schedules and ticket rules with China Railway 12306. Confirm hotel location, cancellation terms and the route to the market area you plan to visit. Prices, journey times and availability should be checked at booking; no fixed transfer or corporate hotel rate is promised here.
Take a buying brief, not just a shopping list
- Reference photos, dimensions, materials and quantities for each product.
- A way to record booth number, supplier contact, quotation basis and sample reference.
- Your destination, intended use and product-specific documentation questions.
- Packing requirements and the details needed for an inspection or freight enquiry.