Yiwu: places and services
In this city we match a contractor to the task. Message us and we will name a timeframe.
What to see 4
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Xiuhu Park
Central Yiwu’s main park around Xiuhu Lake: tree-lined paths, the old Da’an Pagoda and locals out for an evening stroll. A good place to catch your breath between market visits.
Central Yiwu, by Xiuhu Lake
绣湖公园
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Huangshan Bamian Hall
A merchant’s mansion from around 1800 with fine woodcarving in the Dongyang tradition. A nationally protected monument half an hour from town.
Yiwu, Shangxi town, Huangshan village
黄山八面厅
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Guyue Bridge
A stone arch bridge from 1213, in the Song dynasty — one of the oldest surviving in the province. A quiet spot outside town for those in Yiwu for more than goods.
Yiwu, Chi’an town
古月桥
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Fotang Old Town
An old trading town on the Dongyang River with Ming and Qing streets, an old pier and a floating bridge. Try the local qianzhang noodles here.
Yiwu, Fotang town
佛堂古镇
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Services by category 4
Business
Whole categoryA business tourWe find the factories and suppliers, set up the meetings and put together the route, the interpreter and the transport. You get a finished schedule, not a contact list.from ¥12 000Arranging meetingsWe'll find the right people, reach them in Chinese, agree a time and place and send the agenda — all you do is turn up and talk business.from ¥3 000A business assistant in the cityA Chinese-speaking assistant runs your operations on the ground: overseeing the supplier, accepting samples, meetings, calls and reports into the chat.from ¥5 000Events and conferencesA trade-fair stand, a delegation, a partner presentation or a corporate dinner: the venue, contractors, interpreters, logistics and one person holding it all together.Priced per task
On request
We do not keep these contractors in Yiwu permanently — we will find one for your task.
A long-term apartment rentalA shortlist, viewings, negotiating with the landlord in Chinese and checking the contract terms.from ¥2 800Short-term rentalShort-term apartments: a vetted landlord, a contract you can read, and no six months paid up front.from ¥1 500Buying an apartmentWe'll check your right to buy on your status, shortlist properties, go through the contract and run the deal with a lawyer and an interpreter beside you.Priced per taskMoving and storageMovers, packing, the van, storage and coordination — with an inventory, a photo report and someone who speaks to the crew in Chinese.from ¥1 200Transfer and airport meet-and-greetThe driver tracks the flight, waits if you're late and helps with luggage and a SIM. Paid in advance through Panda.from ¥350 / tripA personal driverA car with a driver who knows the city, waits between stops and needs no route explained in Chinese.from ¥600 / dayCar rentalWe'll find the rental firm, check the insurance and deposit terms, help with a Chinese licence and handle the rental with no surprises on the return report.from ¥900Buying a carNew or used: finding it, a history check, haggling at the dealership, and registration allowing for plate quotas and the buyer's status requirements.Priced per taskAn interpreter for a dayInterpreting at meetings, at the clinic, at the bank or at a factory. Your language to Chinese, with no middlemen and no misunderstanding.from ¥1 200 / dayInterpreting at negotiationsAn industry specialist prepares on your subject, interprets precisely and flags where the Chinese side is dodging the question.from ¥1 800Someone with you at institutionsThe bank, the police, the immigration desk, a school, the insurer, the post office — the concierge goes with you, explains the procedure and interprets.from ¥900Written translationWe translate certificates, diplomas, contracts and medical reports the way a particular desk expects them — correctly formatted and with the bureau's stamp.from ¥180 / pageSomeone with you at the clinicWe'll find the clinic and the doctor, book a time that suits you, come with you and interpret it all: symptoms, diagnosis, instructions and the prescription.from ¥800Household and everyday errandsA handyman, cleaning, deliveries, internet, calling out a service, shopping, waiting in for a courier — one message in the chat, with a photo report.from ¥300Beauty / sport / wellnessA salon, a hairdresser, a massage, cosmetic dentistry, the gym, a pool, yoga — vetted places, a booking at the time you want and a clear price before the visit.from ¥400PetsWe'll find the clinic and the vet, book and interpret the appointment, find boarding with photo reports, and help with documents and transport for your pet.from ¥500A guide in ChinaA personal guide builds a route around your interests, walks the city with you and shows places groups never reach.from ¥1 500 / dayPaperwork and settling inWe'll build the document list for your procedure, book the right desk, come with you and interpret. Bank, registration, SIM, health insurance.from ¥1 000Children and familyWe'll find a school or nursery, go to the meetings with the administration, help with the documents and find clubs, tutors and doctors near home.from ¥1 200Universities and studyAdmission, documents, a dormitory and student support in China.from ¥3 000Photo and videoA photographer or videographer for the job: a family walk, social-media content, product shots, reportage from a factory or a fair. With locations, permits and retouching.from ¥2 500Restaurant bookings and local recommendationsWe'll book a place that only takes phone bookings in Chinese, choose a restaurant for the occasion and flag allergies and preferences.Free
