China Sourcing Locations Guide: Yiwu, Shanghai, Suzhou & More
China's industries are clustered by region. We help you choose the right destination for your product needs.
Different cities in China specialize in specific industries. Visiting the wrong city can waste days of travel and result in poor pricing. At SilqWay, we plan your route to ensure you are exactly where you need to be.
Yiwu
The "World's Supermarket"
Best For:
Small Commodities, Accessories, Toys, Hardware, Low MOQs
Why Go Here:
If you are a retailer, Amazon seller, or dollar-store supplier looking to mix many different products in one container.
Our Strength:
Yiwu is a maze. Our local guides know the districts by heart—skipping the tourist traps and taking you straight to the factory-direct booths.
Guangzhou
The Manufacturing Powerhouse
Best For:
Clothing, Fabrics, Electronics, Auto Parts, Lighting
Why Go Here:
If you need fashion (the fabric markets are endless) or higher-end consumer electronics. The suppliers here are often more experienced with Western quality standards.
Our Strength:
We help you navigate specialized wholesale districts and visit factories in the surrounding districts.
Shanghai
The Global Gateway
Best For:
Corporate Meetings, High-Tech, Luxury Goods, Trade Shows
Why Go Here:
For major international exhibitions (like CES Asia) and to meet the headquarters of large conglomerates.
Our Strength:
Our "Business Pro" translators are polished and corporate-ready. We provide premium car services for navigating the busy city center.
Suzhou
Our Operational Heart
Best For:
Precision Manufacturing, Silk, Wedding Dresses, Nanotech
Why Go Here:
Known as the "Venice of the East," it is a major hub for high-tech manufacturing and the wedding dress industry.
Our Strength:
Being our home turf (just 25 mins from Shanghai), we offer our fastest response times and deepest local connections here.
Shenzhen
The Innovation Capital
Best For:
Electronics, Tech Hardware, IoT Devices, Consumer Gadgets
Why Go Here:
Known as China's Silicon Valley, Shenzhen is the go-to destination for cutting-edge electronics, rapid prototyping, and innovation-driven manufacturing.
Our Strength:
Our team has deep connections in the electronics supply chain and can guide you through Huaqiangbei—the world's largest electronics market.
Our Coverage Map
Strategic presence across China's key manufacturing and sourcing hubs
Seamless Inter-City Travel
Seamless Inter-City Connections
All major cities we cover are connected by China's efficient high-speed rail network. Many clients combine multiple destinations in one trip for maximum efficiency.
We Handle It: Your SilqWay guide will book all train tickets and arrange station transfers.
Shanghai → Suzhou
25 minutes
Shanghai → Yiwu
90 minutes
Suzhou → Yiwu
75 minutes
Shanghai → Guangzhou
4.5 hours
Guangzhou → Shenzhen
30 minutes
Shanghai → Shenzhen
5 hours
Not sure which city fits your product?
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