Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Vientiane |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Yiwu is located in the center of Zhejiang Province of China, a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jinhua City, and is situated at the eastern edge of the Jinqu Basin. As the world's largest distribution center for small commodities, Yiwu International Trade City is known as the "World Supermarket" with more than 2.1 million commodities sold in more than 200 countries and regions around the world.
The city has a history of more than 13,000 years and has nurtured the business tradition of "Chicken Feathers for Sugar". Relying on the "YiXinOu" China-Europe liner and Yiwu Port, modern Yiwu has built up an efficient international logistics network. Its economy is dominated by commerce and trade, and its well-supported industrial chain supports the advantageous industries such as jewelry, toys, daily necessities and so on.
Yiwu is not only a center of commerce and trade, but also known for its multiculturalism, with more than 15,000 resident foreign businessmen, forming a unique international community style. The main attractions include International Trade City, Fotang Ancient Town and Shuanglin Temple, showing the city's characteristics of blending tradition and modernity.
Pakse, the capital of the southern province of Champasak, is situated at the confluence of the Mekong and Khong Rivers and is an important transportation hub and economic center of Laos. This French colonial and Southeast Asian town is known as the gateway to the scenic island of Si Chimei, where the Mekong River winds its way through a breathtaking landscape, offering pristine island views and sunset boat rides. The coffee plantations around Ba Sai are widely spread and are one of the production areas of high quality coffee in Laos, and the local market also offers specialties such as grilled fish and lapps. As a stopover on the way to Cambodia and Thailand, Pakse is an ideal starting point for exploring southern Laos, with its natural wildness and cultural heritage.