While most cities wind down for Lunar New Year celebrations, Yiwu – China’s small commodities capital – is operating at warp speed 🚀. As of February 2026, this Zhejiang Province powerhouse is shipping festive magic worldwide, with workers packing everything from glowing lanterns to limited-edition Year of the Horse plushies 🐴 into boxes bound for 150+ countries.
🌆 At 3 AM local time, warehouse robots hum alongside human crews stacking dragon-themed decorations 🐉. 'We’ve doubled our holiday shipments this year,' says logistics manager Li Wei, shouting over the clatter of scanning machines. 'Our team celebrates Spring Festival by making sure Milan gets its red envelopes and São Paulo receives fireworks – on time.'
📦 The numbers are staggering: Yiwu’s markets account for 65% of global festive decor exports. TikTok trends (#YiwuUnboxing) show Gen Z influencers from Jakarta to Los Angeles flaunting 'Made in Yiwu' LED lion dance masks 🦁 – all ordered last week.
💡 Pro tip for travelers: Visit Yiwu’s 'Night Market of 10,000 Lights' before February 17! It’s where cultural tradition meets viral commerce, with live-streamers pitching zodiac merch to 2 million viewers nightly.
