If you’re looking for a fashion sourcing agent in China to assist with sourcing the right wholesale clothing suppliers, and are wondering what type of agent would be a good match for you, agent with fashion buyer passionate not only about the design side but also business side might be exactly what you are searching for.

What’s a fashion buyer?

A fashion buyer is a professional shopper with knowledge in fashion trends and business to purchase apparel and fashion accessories for clothing companies. In the demanding role, apparel buyers need to be constantly trend-spotting, having a strong business sense to choose hot selling clothing items for maximum profits and the ability to negotiate better prices with suppliers.

What it’s like to be a fashion buyer in China?

Today we were lucky to hang out with Monica, a fashion buyer with six years of experience acquiring fashion products in Guangzhou. Monica has been making fashion purchases everyday for her clients scattering around China, from western Chongqing to northern part of Shenyang.

It’s not easy to take a demanding role as a wholesale market oriented fashion buyer in Guangzhou as Monica has to get up super early at 6:00-7:00 am and head to Shisanhang every morning. While we were wondering around the market, Monica seem to be quite acquainted with almost every shop, bartering with the sales.

Insider’s view about Shi San Hang clothes market

A name needs no introduction, Shisanhang is hailed as the landmark of fashion wholesale markets in Guangzhou. The neighborhood of Shi san hang consists of several huge wholesale markets and streets housing a significant number of fashion shops.

The 1^st to 3^rd floors on Xin Zhong Guo building are dedicated to cheap clothes and some of them can also be found in Sha He Clothes Wholesale Market at cheaper rates. Of course, there are also some stores with their own styles that are frequently updated. It is only few days since Monica visited some shops and this time we found many new designs springing up. The best part about these stores is that you can get even two or three pieces of clothes at wholesale prices.

The 4^th floor is clothes showroom with office. Most of the stores would not exhibit their latest styles of clothes there, fearing that they would be copied. A boss that Monica used to buy clothes from told us that usually the new styles would send to their old customers and they would be put on exhibition after a trial sale of one or two weeks. The minimum purchase quantity of clothes on the 4^th floor is 5 pieces, 10 pieces, 15 pieces, etc.

The 4^th to 6^th floors mainly offers woven clothes, while the 7^th to 9^th floors have lots of new styles of clothes with frequent updates。

The 10^th floor to the above floors are  offices for some big brands.

After a stroll around Xinzhongguo wholesale market, we took a seat at a cafe nearby, and chatted with Monica about the ins and outs of her job, and how her day-to-day life was.

How would you describe your job in three words as a fashion buyer in Guangzhou?

Trend driven, business oriented, and a good negotiator.

What’s life like as an apparel buyer in China?

Being an apparel buyer in China is not as glamorous as supposed to be. A fashion buyer would usually conjure the image of a fashionable lady in the trendiest dresses, traveling around the world to attend fashion shows, shopping in fancy malls and having innumerable amount of free, trendy clothes that never repeats. However, in China it’s a completely different story.

An apparel buyer in China is mostly wholesale markets based. Everyday is different but a typical day I would spend at least half a day in Guangzhou clothes wholesale markets starting from 7: 00-8:00 am to 13:00-14:00 pm, purchasing orders clients sent for today, spotting new designs, communicating with clients, etc.

At 15:00 pm to 18:00 pm, it’s time to arrange shipping. Shipping is much more tedious than it’s supposed to be as I’m also in charge of all drop shipping orders. That means sometimes I have to ship hundreds of orders per day. Before it was easy I just shipped to our client then they would ship to their customers. To shorten delivery time, now I spent several hours extra per day drop shipping to their e-commerce customers.

What makes a good fashion buyer?

A good fashion buyer manages the ecosystem of supply chain to ensure the trendiest products are in store on time for maximum profits.

A good apparel buyer is also knowledgeable about the latest fashion trends, an effective negotiator, and is always hunting for winning line.

What’s the biggest challenge of working as a fashion buyer in China?

The biggest challenge is I can’t maintain a balance between life and work. My life and work are totally mixed together. Most of our clients are small business owners, not following closely working time of 9 to 5. I used to get Wechat messages a lot at night and in the earlier morning I have to head to the wholesale markets with the purchase orders, that means at night I must have all the orders ready.

What’s the most important part in the supply chain?

Every part matters but the key point is to maintain close relationship with China clothing manufacturers. A good supplier will refer you their best sellers and latest styles, giving you an advantageous price, ensuring premium quality and reliable flow of stocks. Guangzhou is the commercial hub where people all over China or oven the world come here and purchase fashion items, and it’s not surprising some hot selling items run out quickly. If you have a good “guanxi” with the suppliers, they would set you as priority. During peak seasons, it’s not strange to come across buyers fighting for hot selling models that are quickly snapped up.

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When it comes to children’s stuffs especially children’s wear, it’s where the spare money flows. Children’s fashion trend is getting increasingly mainstream, seems to outpace both men’s and women’s wear in China. A highly lucrative business in China, the wholesale kids clothing business in its heyday has attracted lots of Chinese kids wear clothing manufacturers, wholesaler and retailers that are looking to grab a piece of the pie.

If you are looking to tap into the opportunities of kids’ apparel in China, don’t miss out on these children’s clothes wholesale markets in Zhongshanba Lu, Guangzhou.

How to get to wholesale kids clothing market in Guangzhou?

Going to children’s clothing market on Zhongshanba Lu is simply a breeze. Just hop on the train, line 5 and get off at Zhongshanba Lu.

The same with other handbags markets in Guangzhou, shoes markets in Guangzhou…the kids’ wear wholesale markets in Guangzhou are fully clogged with stalls and crowds. The bustling and vibrant neighborhood of Zhongshangba is no stranger to kids’ fashion and the many markets offer the latest trends of children’s wear at a fraction of the cost. With several kids’ apparel markets spanning along Zhongshanba Lu, it’s best approached from Zhongshanba subway station, line 5. Along both sides of Zhongshanba Lu, expect to find an incredible assortment of children’s garment wholesale buildings clustered into multi-floors with hundreds of stalls dedicated to a full range of kids wear from infant to age 12-14.

Where to buy children’s wholesale clothes in China?

1. Super Children’s Wear Wholesale Market (Fuli Kids City) 富力儿童世界

The biggest kids wear market in the neighborhood, here you’ll find an extensive range of clothes for babies, toddlers, kids, etc. If you’re looking for quality children’s wear, this is the market to go.

2. HBF Children’s Clothing Trade Center 红八方童装交易中心

3. Litang Building Children’s Wear Wholesale Market 荔塘大厦童装批发市场

4. Songyuan Wholesale Kids Clothing Market 松园童装商场

5. Lihu Buiding Zhong Ba Children’s Garment Plaza 荔湖大厦中八童装妇婴用品市场

With a huge variety of kids wear to choose from, you’ll be spoilt by choice in this bustling market. It gets crowded in the late afternoon so try to head there early if you want to shop in peace.

6. LeeShine High-end Trade City For Children’s Clothing Products 荔尚精品童装商贸城

A bonus to visit these Guangzhou children’s wear wholesale markets is Lychee Bay Scenic Area and Time-honored Brand Street are within a few minutes’ walking distance if you want to dip a little bit into local culture and food.

Tips for buying kids’ clothes from China wholesale markets

1. Make sure the sizes comply with international standards or using size charts in destination country. Most of the kids’ wear in stock are Chinese sizes.
2. Some countries have stringent regulations over the safety of children’s clothes, whether they fabrics contain any hazardous chemicals as kids’ skin is relatively sensitive. Make sure the children’s wear you’re getting hands on comply with the regulations of destination country. It’s suggested to choose baby clothes made from natural materials.
3. Watch out for the labeling requirements when you’re trying to buy stocks from clothes wholesale markets and import into certain markets. It’s very rare the stocks would meet any labeling requirements. Different markets has their own labeling requirements. Some of the most common labeling tags required are: country of origin, fabric composition, size tag, washing tag, etc.
4. Most of the clothes factories are located in Foshan, the neighboring city in proximity to Zhongshanba. However, in the kids wear wholesale markets around zhongshanba, a great majority of the sellers are traders.

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Do you change your mobile phone frequently? As statistics show, lots of young people change mobile phones when new phones are debuted. If you change your iphone 7 into iphone X, Xiaomi into Huawei P30, what can better protect your new gadget? Yes, it’s cell phone case and that is the reason why it’s soaring into great popularity in recent years. If you’re looking for phone cases at factory prices that you can resell for a nifty profit, then the electronic wholesale markets in Guangzhou on Xi Di Er road is the shopping destination for you. Here’s our list of top 5 markets for wholesale phone cases in Guangzhou, Chin

Where to buy phone cases?

1. New Asia Electronic Wholesale Market

The largest electronic wholesale market in Guangzhou, specializing in phone accessories. The market is popular with foreign buyers, ecommerce sellers and locals alike.

2. Xin Wen Yuan Electronic Wholesale Market

Nestled beside New Asia electronic market, Xiwenyuan is of smaller scale, and specializes in an eclectic range of electronic knick knacks.

3. Nantai Wholesale Market

If you’re looking for cell phone cases with stocks you can take away immediately, this is the market to check out. It can get quite crowded in the afternoon about 15:00-19:00pm. If you want to choose in peace, head there in the morning.

4. Nanfang Building Electronic City

Nanfang Building (Dasha) is one of the city’s oldest signature building that consists of a hotel and an electronic wholesale market. While hailing taxi to the electronic market, some taxi drivers might not have a clue where New Asia or Xi Di Er road is, however, if you tell them about Nanfang Dasha, chances are high they know where to go.

5. Xi Di Communication Market

The smallest electronic market in the neighborhood of Xi Di Er, however, expect to find some good prices of wholesale phone accessories directly from factories.

Benefits of starting a phone case business

Nowadays, the number of mobile devices far exceeds the amount of people in the world, which means the chances are quite high for you to grab a slice of the growing market share for cell phone accessories especially phone covers.

Cell phone covers, in particular, appeal to people who are looking for extra function and style into their daily essential, and these electronic knick knacks are quite easy to source. Building a phone case business comes with a series of benefits:

• It’s easy to manage the inventory due to small size.
• Small capital investment as they don’t cost too much to manufacture.
• It’s easy to sell them both online and offline.
• Print-on-demand is an easy and low risk way to start with.
• Every release of new phone model offers another opportunity to cater to smart phone owners who upgrade their devices frequently.

As with any business with low entry level, the competition is going to be fierce. However, with thorough preparations the chance of success is high, and all you need is a piece of this massive market.

Tips for importing wholesale phone cases from China

• Watch out for liquid phone cases as they’re not allowed to carry on the flight, and some shipping forwarders might refuse to ship them internationally.
• While selling phone cases online on Amazon, eBay, etc, keep an eye on the words you use. If you describe the product as iPhone 7 phone case rather than phone case for iPhone 7, it might be considered as infringement of patent.

A highly recommended and cost efficient way is to manufacture the phone cases by yourself if you have a great quantity. You don’t need to have all the machines, tools, technicians in the factory, but you must know at least something about the manufacturing process and the mobile phone. It can really help you save a lot. Just take Samsung Galaxy S4 flip cover as an example: It is sold at at least 10 RMB in the market, but if you manufacture it by yourself, the raw material costs would be: the back case: about 1 yuan, the front case: about 1-2 yuan, plus the fees for NFC, oil injection, silk printing, etc. depending on the needs. The above supposition is based on sufficient supply chain and professional technic. If you wanna know how to save money when exporting cell phone cases from China, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Read more:

2021 Electronic Buying Guide: 33 Best Electronic Wholesale Markets in Shenzhen

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Have you ever wondered where to buy China wholesale handbags? From giant online platforms like alibaba to a multitude of offline handbag wholesale markets scattering from the north to the south of China, you’re spoiled by choices. However, if you have an eye for quality, want to stay trend driven, and prefer the touch of leather, a second to none choice to buy tote bags is Baiyun World Leather Trading Center in Guangzhou.

Where to buy China wholesale handbags?

China boasts an innumerable amount of handbag wholesale markets specializing in different quality grades of bags, scattering from the north to the south. However, if you prefer quality a bit level up and want to stay in vogue, a one-stop shop is Baiyun World Leather Trading Center in the Leather Capital of Guangzhou.

Where is Baiyun World Leather Trading Center?

Baiyun World Leather Trading Center is strategically located at the heart of Guihuagang, the handbag market in Guangzhou. It’s such a household name that almost every taxi driver knows where to go if you tell him to go to Baiyun Piju Cheng (白云皮具城 Baiyun Leather Center). You can’t possibly miss the markets when you arrive in Guihuagang as the bright buildings lining along the main roads are as eye-catching as what they have inside.

Guangzhou Baiyun World Leather Trading Center, a contemporary, international and large scale handbag wholesale market with a business area of about 16,000 square meters, is located in Gui Hua Gang leather market zone. Baiyun leather market can definitely be a starting point in your quest for handbags that are a bit level up in quality.

The leather trading center in Guangzhou consists of two phases, the first phase is more popular with huge crowds everyday while the second phase dwarfs not only in size but also in traffic.

Now the market has developed into a comprehensive shopping mall specializing not only in handbags but also a comprehensive list of fashion products including clothes, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses and watches. It’s hailed as a must-visit market for foreigners.

What’s the average price of bags in Baiyun Leather Center?

The average price of bags ranges from CNY 200-800 depending on quality.

Can you buy one piece?

Yes, the market is becoming more and more tourist oriented. You’ll get retail price for buying one piece, and wholesale price for bulk purchase.

Tips for Buying Tote Bags from Baiyun World Leather Center

1. Stay away from the self-appointed guides who are touting copied bags, clothes, watches, jewelry either at the entrance of the market or inside the market.
2. Keep an eye for copied items, they might end up being seized by the Custom.
3. A great percentage of goods in the market are counterfeits though the samples in the shops are without any brand name as the police are checking for counterfeiting from time to time. Reconfirm with the sellers before going into the deals.
4. Bring cash, or make sure you can pay with wechat pay or alipay.
5. Leave at least one day for the supplier to prepare the goods. Most shops would promise fast delivery to get the orders first, i.e. the bags are in the warehouse nearby, the bags would be ready at 18:00 pm, our countless experience has proven that the best strategy is to come back the second day. You wouldn’t know how long you would have to wait in vain if you insist on the same day delivery.
6. Price tags for certain bags are hilariously exorbitant like costing several thousand rmb, and the sellers would tell you coz of better quality, which is totally nonsense, bargaining is the name of the game.
7. Avoid peak time around 17:30 pm to 19: 30 pm as it can be quite challenging to hail a taxi.

What is the opening and closing time of Baiyun World Leather Center?

The market is in full swing almost everyday except China New Year holiday, starting from 9:00 am to 18: 00 pm.

How to get to Baiyun World Leather Trading Center?

It’s best approached from Sanyuanli subway station, Line 2. The nearest bus stop is Gui Hua Gang.

Address: No.1356, 1358 Jie Fang Bei Road

解放北路1356-1358号白云皮具世界

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If you are looking to hoard your toys & stationery in bulk, this list of China wholesale toys markets is dedicated to all your market lovers here.

4 Best China Wholesale Toys & Stationery Markets

1. Yiyuan Stationery Wholesale Market in Huangsha

One step inside this bargain-hunter’s mecca and you’ll be lost in a wonderland with clusters of shops selling stationery wares of all kinds. The answer to all your arts and crafts’ needs, an immense variety of stationery is available in Yiyuan stationery wholesale market, from paper, pens, pencils, name stickers, notebooks, invitations, photo frames, lunch bags, calligraphy tools, printers, scanners, etc. at throwaway price.

Bargaining is the name of the game. Pick up the keys that will lead you to the best deals if you set out to buy a great quantity.

Address: No.28-30, Huangsha Dadao, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

Nearest metro station: Exit D of Huangsha metro station, Line1/6

Tips: It’s suggested to combine the trip with some other stationery wholesale markets nearby of smaller scale.

2. Yide Lu Toys & Stationery Wholesale Markets

Yide lu is the ultimate hub for toys & stationery as the whole street is fully loaded with wholesale markets selling toys, office supplies, home decorations, etc. Here we’ve compiled a list of toys & stationery wholesale markets around Yide lu in hopes that it will save you multiple trips searching in town.

* Yide International Toys & Stationery Square

* Debao Toys & Stationery Wholesale Market

* Zhonggang Toys & Stationery Wholesale Market

* Yide Yiyuan Toys & Stationery Wholesale Market

* Jialesi Toys & Stationery Wholesale Market

Address: Yide lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

Nearest metro station: Yide lu station, Line 6 or Haizhu Square station, Line2/6.

Tips: The narrow lanes, huge crowds can be a hunting spot for pocket-pickers. Stay alert all the time.

3. Nan’an Lu Stationery Wholesale Market

The stationery wholesale markets around Nan’an Lu are flooded with traders across the country and even abroad who come around to shop stationery at great unbeatable price. The prices are so wallet-friendly that only when you get into the deals here do you realize how much profit the retail shop makes.

An immense array of stationery shops are in full swing from 10:00am-18:00pm in two of the most known stationery wholesale markets in Nan’an Lu: Xingzhiguang Stationery Wholesale Market and Huanan (South China) Stationery Wholesale Market.

Address: Nan’an Lu, Liwan District, Guangzhou

Nearest metro station: Exit D of Zhongshanba station, Line 5

4. Onelink International Plaza

A place that needs no introduction, Onelink International Plaza is easily accessible from Exit B1 of Haizhu Square metro station. One of the largest toys&stationery markets around Yide road, Onelink International Plaza is truly a treasure trove for both wholesale and retail shopping, fully loaded with a myriad of shops in a span of 6 floors.

Compared with other wholesale markets in Guangzhou, the prices in Onelink International Plaza are a touch on the expensive side. Be ready to bargain hard or switch to other wholesale markets in Guangzhou if you are hoarding the goods in bulk.

Product range: toys, office supplies, cosmetic accessories, LED lighting solutions, souvenirs, electronics, bags, umbrellas, home furnishing, etc.

Address: No. 39, Jiefang South Rd, Yuexiu, Guangzhou

Nearest metro station: Haizhu Square metro station, Line2/6

Tips:

*It’s more a comprehensive market with diverse variety of goods than professional stationery market.

* With the throng of shopping crowds, pickpockets are aplenty. Be aware of them.

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Zhongda fabric market is what usually comes to mind when speaking of fabric accessories in Guangzhou. Dwarfed in size with winding alleys of stalls piled up with fabric accessories, Yangxiang (杨巷) is more an insider’s choice.

Yangxiang (杨巷), adjacent to shi san hang clothes markets, located in the center of Liwan district, surrounded by xi di er electronic markets and Liwan plaza jewelry markets, is relatively unknown while compared with clothes accessories markets in Zhongda.

The name was originated from the descendants of a royal family with family name Yang living in the neighborhood. Xiang (巷), which means narrow alleys in Chinese, vividly describes the architectural features of the area. With its key location at the heart of the city surrounded by Guangzhou wholesale markets of various kinds, it quickly has evolved to be the largest business district for fabric and cloth accessories before the modernize, huge-scale Zhongda fabric markets were built.

Compared with the contemporary building in Zhongda fabric markets with air condition, elevator…all modern facilities, the narrow, twisted alleys of Yangxiang (杨巷) seems to be a century lagging behind, losing its competitiveness.

However, don’t miss Yangxiang (杨巷) if you want to be ahead of the game.

As an a proverb goes, a stitch in time saves nine. To source the best supplier, you need to put in the groundwork. For instance, a simple furry accessory in vogue recently costs 1 RMB in Yangxiang cloth accessories market, while in Zhongda fabric markets, it’s sold at 1.3-1.8 RMB in most shops. And exaggeratedly, in gui hua gang accessories markets for handbags, the same thing is sold at lowest price of 6 RMB. It makes a big difference if you order several thousand pieces. Apart from clothing accessories, you can also find wholesale fabric suppliers there.

Finding the right place, talking to the right person always matter a lot.

Yangxiang is also a very convenient spot with its key location of about 10 minutes’ walk from shi san hang clothes markets with accessories for clothes, handbags, shoes, mobile phone, gift items, etc.

The long street stretching through Shangxiajiu is lined with shops selling fabric, ribbon, lace, embroidery accessories, printing accessories, straps, drawstrings, resins, beads, brass, crystals, buttons, zippers, hooks, belts, leather tag, metal tag, tape…etc.

Walking into the twisting alleys, you’ll find more suppliers of better rates with quality almost the same.

Yangxiang’s a great place to delve into Cantonese culture while at the same time exploring the markets with most of the accessories you can find in Zhongda but in general at cheaper rate.

Walking to the end of Yangxiang, you’ll arrive at the busy maze of pedestrian street of shang xia jiu (上下九).

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In Guangzhou, you can afford to wear new shoes literally everyday. I’m not exaggerating. As the saying goes, a girl can never have enough jewelry, so are shoes. A shoppers’ nirvana, Guangzhou has shoes for every budget. Housing over 20 multi-level shoes wholesale markets, there’s no dearth of variety when it comes to footwear that keeps you in vogue. The Guangzhou wholesale fashion shoes markets have everything from sports shoes, flip flops, loafers, sneakers, boat shoes, sandals, high-heels to boots.

In our previous post, we’ve listed top 6 China wholesale shoes markets that you can buy wholesale shoes for resale in other countries at a good profit. In this post we would delve into Huanan shoes wholesale city, one of the most popular China footwear wholesale markets that worth the effort to spend several hours sifting through heaps and piles of chic, gorgeous shoes at unbelievable rates.

Guangzhou xinhuanan shoes wholesale city, in particular, is abbreviated as Huanan shoes city. Xin, which means new in Chinese, while Huanan refers to South China. In literal translation it means New South China shoes wholesale city. Imagine a wholesale market being officially granted with the name of a massive region South China, it’s not hard to know its leading position in China footwear industry and why it worth the efforts commuting as the footwear wholesale market is located in the outskirt of Guangzhou.

How to get to Huanan shoes wholesale city?

The footwear wholesale market is at a distance of 1.4 km from Nanzhou subway station, line 2.

Location: Guangzhou Dadao Nan

Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 18:00 PM

The largest of its kind in South China, the shoes wholesale market founded in 1997 operates at a massive scale of 150,000 square meters.

The entrance of Huanan shoes wholesale city

Mini vans parking in front of the shoes market waiting anxiously for the next customer, people running errands either on foot or by bike, a primary school student walking to the other side of the market, posters on the wall with all types of recruitment, rental ads, few grocery stores and restaurants amid a vast array of shoes wholesale stores, the vibrant and lively atmosphere of Xinhuanan shoes wholesale market is what typical of a China town, particularly for those who have never been to China to picture the scene.

Make your way inside the China footwear market you’ll find arrays and arrays of shops with a massive plethora of shoes featuring fabulous designs. You can find any style and color imaginable, and some you’ve probably never saw before. You’ll be spoiled by choice and the ridiculously low prices of shoe manufacturers.

Almost every shoes shop has put several small stools beside the shoes so you can easily try the samples.

Cartons and cartons of shoes are piling high in front of the shoes shops.

Whether you’re on the hunt for wholesale deals of shoes or just thinking about revamping your shoes closet, Huanan shoes wholesale city is the kind of place that deserves all the efforts.

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China wholesale clothing at affordable rates are never hard to find in a city developed on foreign exports like Guangzhou, but if you are looking for a good starting point, don’t miss markets on Guangyuanxi Lu (广园西路), where you’ll run into an extremely dense concentration of cheap clothes markets with innumerable clothing manufacturers that are targeted at Africa countries and Middle East countries. Prices for the clothes are under 100 rmb per item, but if you are targeted at a few diamonds in the rough you’ll have to shell out a few extra Yuan for. The following are four of the most popular clothes markets along Guangyuanxi Lu.

Top 4 China Wholesale Clothing Markets on Guangyuanxi Lu

1. Canaan Export Clothes City  迦南外贸服装城

Since its opening in 2003, Canaan has been specially targeted at African and Middle East markets, but that doesn’t mean other people can’t get what they are looking for there. Most of the clothes there are direct from the factory with prices much lower than what a clothes outlet might pay from a distributor. As a result, lots of local store owners also come here and shop. If you are not in the clothes business but are looking for similar items, bring your friends with you so that you might get a group discount.

Address: No. 94, Guangyuanxi Lu, Baiyun District, Guangzhou

地址：广州市白云区广园西路94号,

Opening hours: 9:30-17:30
Getting there: take bus No. 7, 46, 111, 175, 241, 268, 274, 291b, 480, 523, 538, 803 to Wangshengtang (王圣堂站)

2. Tangqi Export Clothes City 唐旗外贸服装城

Tangqi Export Clothes City is within a stone’s throw from Canaan. As estimated, 30% of the clothes in Tangqi are specifically manufactured for South African and Middle East countries. Lots of great deals with incentive prices, but you’ll have trouble bargaining if you are not buying in bulk. It is also a great place to go to if you want to feel like being in Africa without leaving Guangzhou as tons of Africa businessmen come here everyday.

Add: Tangqi Export Clothes City, 130-134 Guangyuan Xi Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
地址：广州市越秀区广园西路130-134号

Opening hours: 9:00-19:00
Getting there: take bus No. 7, 46, 111, 175, 241, 268, 274, 291b, 480, 523, 538, 803 to Wangshengtang (王圣堂站)

3. Yulong Export Clothes City 御龙外贸服装城

Enjoying convenient location at Exit D of Sanyuanli metro station, Yulong Export Clothes City is the most convenient market in terms of location along Guangyuanxi Lu. Don’t get away from the “wholesale” sign as most stores can retail and sometimes you can enjoy the wholesale price for buying just three items.

Add: Yulong Export Clothes City, 1-4F Kaida Building, 229 Guangyuan Xi Lu, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
地址：广州市越秀区广园西路229号凯达大厦1-4楼
Opening hours: 9:00-19:30
Getting there: take subway line 2 to Sanyuanli (三元里站), exit D

4. Tian’en Clothes City 天恩服装城

Though a smaller market while compared with other markets near Guangyuanxi Lu, Tian’en clothes city is the second to none option especially for those big and tall foreigners who have hard time finding roomier clothes in Guangzhou. Tian’en clothes city mainly deals in sportswear and shoes.

Add: Tian’en Clothes City, 83 Guangyuan Xi Lu, Baiyun District, Guangzhou
地址：广州市白云区广园西路83号
Opening hours: 10:00-19:00
Getting there: take bus No. 7, 46, 111, 175, 241, 268, 274, 291b, 480, 523, 538, 803 to Wangshengtang (王圣堂站)

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Xintang town, located in Zengcheng district, is one of the four largest jeans manufacturing bases in China. The factory we visited was one of the largest jeans manufacturers in Xintang.

This was a trip with some suppliers from alibaba as we had a series of “Factory Visit” activities recently. Earlier in the morning we started from Zhujiang New Town, and it took about an hour and a half to arrive there.

At first glance, we were totally amazed at the large scale of the jeans factory in Guangzhou. Different from other factories that sourced most of the raw materials, this factory we visited manufactured all the raw materials in house. It’s a comprehensive factory focusing on jeans fabric manufacturing, denim washing and jeans manufacturing.

The weaving department stretched out as far as the eyes could see with machines roaring. Most of the machines were automatic so it was not stranger there were few workers there.

Also in the other corner of the weaving department, the workers were focusing on their work. Do you know what they are doing?

The picture on the left were samples of the jeans fabrics. The picture on the right were clothing inspection machines that were used to test the quality of the fabrics.

Look at the pictures above, do you know what they are used for and which department we go to? Yes, the denim washing department. The fabric and denim washing play a very important part on the quality of the jeans.

Next, look at the picture on the left side and right side, do you know why they attach ropes of different colors to the jeans? What are they used for?

Later we came to the cutting and neatening department which covered around 1000 square meters.

The embroidery department with an area of about several hundred square meters.

Note: An established name in China jeans wholesale sector, the factory’s production line has been fully scheduled for the next two months. For OEM orders, it would take longer time. Or it’s suggested to buy stocks.

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So you have witnessed the launching of the newest iPad, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, Samsung Note 3 and as a frequent city dweller you don’t want to be left behind. The first option comes into your mind may be taking a short trip to Hongkong where you can get really great stuff without value-added tax. However, shopping in Guangzhou is another great option if you want to save time and travel cost. Thanks to the fast development and fierce competition in Guangzhou electronic markets, now you can also find much better China wholesale electronics deals than going to Hongkong.

The following is a list of large and famous electronic markets in Guangzhou where you can get the newest gadgets at attractive price. Be sure to know some bargaining Chinese as in most places prices are negotiable. The opening time for electronic markets usually starts at 10 o’clock in the morning and close at 18:00.

Where to buy China wholesale electronics?

1. Tianhe Gangding Computer Markets 天河岗顶电脑批发市场

The computer market area near Gangding metro station in Tianhe is one of the most famous in Guangzhou and enjoys a great fame in the city. If you are looking for the latest gadgets especially computers or computer parts, Gangding can be a second to none option. Most of the shops here both retail and wholesale. If time permitted, it is better to come here in the week as it is really crowded on weekends.

Product range: computers, gadgets

Transportation: Gangding metro station 地铁岗顶站

2. Dashatou China Wholesale Electronics Market 大沙头电子批发市场

Just take a stroll down Dashatou and you’ll feel as if you are at a Middle East bazaar not only because most of the buyers here come from the Middle East and Africa, you will also find lots of the latest or second-hand electronic products. Most of the products here are used phones, computers, but you can also find new cameras, fridges, etc. at retail or wholesale price depending on the quantity. In terms of price, it is no exaggerated to say it is the cheapest in Guangzhou. As to transportation, there is no metro line close to Dashatou and the best way is to take a taxi if you don’t understand Chinese while taking bus.

Product range: second-hand mobile phones and computers, cameras, household electronics
Transportation: Taxi or bus to Dashatou (大沙头)

3. Jiefangzhong Lu Electronic Market 解放中路电子市场

This market, a bit smaller than most of other markets of its kind in Guangzhou, mainly consists of little shops selling standard products. A mix of more or less useful gadgets and electronics are available there. It is an ideal place if you are fond of DIY and are looking for spare parts that you can’t find elsewhere.

Product range: DIY parts for computers and electronics
Transportation: Metro station Haizhu Guangchang (海珠广场地铁站)

4. Lingyuanxi Lu 烈士陵园西路

Along Lingyuanxi lu near China Plaza, there is a vast array of little stores selling mobile phones. However, it is not the best place if you are expecting the lowest price. If you have not inquired about the price of the same products you want to buy beforehand, it is better to take a walk around, compare the price and bargain as most of the prices can be negotiable.
Product range: Mobile phones
Transportation: Metro station Martyrs Park 烈士陵园

5. Nanfang Dasha 南方大厦

A special feature about this market is probably the building, which with its illuminated red star on top, has quite a communist feeling about it. Many China homemade commodities i.e. wholesale phone cases, screen protectors, power banks and mobile phone parts are available here rather than western products. Prices are very low but may correlate with quality.

Product range: Domestic (Chinese) electronic products
Transportation: Culture park or Nanfang Dasha bus stop

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A former rudimentary satellite town in the outskirt of Guangzhou, Xintang has undergone rocketed development into “Jeans Capital of the World”. Its history dates back to three decades ago when a Hongkonger founded the first jeans factory in Xintang. Since then, the jeans clothing manufacturers in Xintang bloomed with government incentives and rock-bottom wages. Today, Xintang produces 60% of China wholesale jeans and 40% abroad with 3,000 business involved and 200,000 workers.

A stroll down Xintang you’ll be amazed at both state-of-the-art denim factories and back-alley workshops with piles of jeans, arrays of sewing machines running nonstop and even some old women snipping lose threads off jeans in the front gate.

A trip to Xintang is obviously incomplete without a visit to Xintang International Jeans and Textile City, the largest mecca in China for jeans display, wholesale and retail with an area of 10,000 square meters as well as more than 3,000 shops.

The first and second floors of Xintang International Jeans City are jeans wholesale markets housing over 800 shops selling jeans and fabric accessories, while the the third floor serves as showrooms and the fourth as warehouses. Average price for jeans on sale in Xintang international jeans city is about 60 rmb.

The once thriving jeans market in Guangzhou seemed dead at first peek as the sales staff outnumbered customers. With global economic recession, rise of domestic wages, government control over environmental damages caused by blue jeans dyeing, washing, the Jeans Capital of China is facing a severe breakdown.

A shop owner who was killing time watching TV dramas told me, before they used to get lots of orders from foreigners now most of the orders were from domestic market. With increasing wages, rental costs, government control over blue jeans production, the jeans capital of the world have now found themselves part of a crumbling export-led system.

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Those of you who’ve frequented the city know that there’s an endless maze of alleys and markets on every corner, Guangzhou, if not said exaggeratedly, is a shopaholic’s bonanza. Latest in trends and light on the pocket, that essentially describes wholesale markets in China. If you are traveling to Guangzhou and wondering which markets to visit for your footwear business, I’ve combed the city and come up with a list of top 6 shoes wholesale markets in Guangzhou that you should consider on your shopping itinerary.

Top 6 Guangzhou Shoes Wholesale Markets

1. Guangzhou Metropolis Shoes Wholesale City

Guangzhou metropolis shoes city is nestled right at the intersection of Jiefangnan road and daxin road. It accommodates more than 800 shops selling shoes at insanely low price in a 22,000 m² space.

Guangzhou metropolis shoes city is filled to the brim with a stunning variety of wholesale fashion shoes, including sandals, sneakers, slippers, boots, heels, wedges and sports shoes at wholesale prices that you can resell for a nifty profit.

Shoes on sale at this Guangzhou shoes wholesale market are of medium to low quality as most of them are crafted from PU. A major downside about Metropolis shoes city is most of the shoes on display are without stocks but the MOQ is quite small usually 12 pieces per design, mixed sizes.

Nearest metro station: Exit B3, Haizhu Square, Line 2/6.

Tips: The neighborhood is chock full of various wholesale markets in Guangzhou. Take a stroll around if you are looking for an interesting find.

2. Xinhuanan Shoes Wholesale City

Located a bit out of town, Xinhuanan shoes wholesale city is the largest of its kind in South China, with an area of 100, 000 square meters, housing over 700 shops.

A nirvana for shoes, expect to find a surprisingly huge palette of footwear in Xinhuanan shoes wholesale city, sports shoes, high heels, sandals, flip-flops, to name a few.

What’s neat about Xinhuanan shoes wholesale city is you can find shoes from different regions (mainly shoes manufacturing bases) in different parts of China, like Fujian, Wuchuan, Wenzhou, Chongqing, etc.

Address: No. 1629 Guangzhou Dadaonan, Haizhu District, Guangzhou

3. Global International Trade Center

The markets in Guangzhou railway station have reached a landmark status as a must-visit spot for wholesalers and traders. The sheer size and whopping assortment of merchandise will bring any seasoned shoppers to their knees – it’s a place where you shop till you drop.

Global international trade center, also known as Bu Yun Tian Di, is strategically located in the center of Guangzhou railway station within walking distance from Exit F of Guangzhou Railway Station metro stop, line 2/5.

The multi-floor shoes trading center is jam-packed with all kinds of footwear. The underground floor specializes in shoes for kids, while the 1st to the 3rd floors offer more comprehensive options. For those with an eye for better quality and style, you can’t miss the 4th-10th floors that house enormous showrooms and offices.

One drawback about shopping in Guangzhou for foreigners is size problem. Particularly in regards to shoes as Asians tend to have smaller feet.

4. Guangzhou EuroCommercial Plaza Shoes City

Nestled beneath Bu Yun Tian Di shoes market in Guangzhou Railway Station that is anchored by knock-offs, Guangzhou EuroCommericial Plaza Shoes City is a much preferred option as you can get some real bargains at super low prices.

Though dwarfed by size while compared with Global International Trade Center, EuroCommercial Plaza Shoes City has nothing left behind with the 1^st to 3^rd floors dedicated to shoes and other leather products, while the 4^th floor with a series of dining options fulfill a quick hunger pain.

Nearest metro station: Exit F, Guangzhou Railway Station, Line 2/5.

5. New Continent Footwear Plaza

Another wholesale shoes market on Zhanxi road, you can find a whopping assortment of shoes in New Continent Footwear Plaza with an area of 3,000 square meters.

Nearest metro station: Exit F, Guangzhou Railway Station, Line 2/5.

6. Jinma Shoes City

A much smaller shoes wholesale market on Zhanxi road in terms of scale (1,800 square meters), it is suggested to visit it together with New Continent Footwear Plaza. Though dwarf in size, the China shoes wholesale market has everything whether you’re looking to diversify your footwear lines with stylish leather booths, trendy heels or gorgeous shoes, it gets you covered.

Address: No. 39, Zhanxi Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou

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If evidences are necessary that the digital world is taking what we see to a level of sophistication then the photography equipment markets in Guangzhou would make a convincing “Exhibit A”. Tucked away amidst the skyscrapers, photograph markets in Guangzhou coddle the needs of shutterbugs and enthusiast snappers with a penchant for photography. This article walks you through a list of wholesale cameras markets in Guangzhou to kick start your passion for photography.

List of wholesale cameras markets in Guangzhou

1. Shengxian Photography Equipment Market

The entire photography market of Dashatou is enormous with a great assortment of shopping options. Within a short walking distance of B2, Donghu metro station, you’ll be amazed at a dizzying array of photography shops sprawling on both sides of the street. This multi-floor camera market in Guangzhou covers rich options for your photography hankerings call for, from amateurs to professionals, even high-end gadgets like Leica Camera.

Expect to find an amazing palette of photography equipment in Shengxian, including cameras, seamless background paper, soft boxes, studio lights, dehumidifying cabinets, DSLRs, lenses, action cams, drones, etc.

As a rule of thumb, the cameras prevailing in Shengxian photography equipment city are set into two categories: Hanghuo (行货) and Shuihuo (水货). The former comes with a hefty price tag as it is officially imported and manufactured with a more reliable quality, while the latter is at insanely low price with a risky quality.

2. Highsun Wholesale Cameras City

A full-fledged nirvana neighboring Shengxian photography market for shutterbugs and amateurs, Highsun photography city is the most modernized photography equipment city in Guangzhou, specializing in a more sophisticated level of photographic equipment. The highly-modernized skyscraper with facilities is encumbered with a multi brand array of photographic equipment and accessories, and also, the roof top makes perfect spot to hold photography exhibitions.

3. Tianhe Computer Market

Nestled beneath the shadows of skyscrapers in central Tianhe district, Gangding (Tianhe) computer market covers a surprisingly diverse palette of computers, computer parts, cell phones and photography equipment. Here you can find cameras and lens from technology leaders such as Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji and many more. It’s best approached from Shipaiqiao metro station.

Tips: Drive a hard bargain to get the best deal.

A sweet spot to shop, Gangding is overwhelmed with crowds and watch out for pocket-pickers.

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Chinese jade jewellery is often known to be sold in luxury, polished malls at exorbitant prices, however, the jades jewelry wholesale market in Guangzhou is a completely different scene. It’s more like a down to earth flea market with gems and jades easily affordable to the public, and that’s what I like about the city.

The Chinese jade jewelry wholesale market is ideally located around the landmark of Guangzhou – Hualin temple, centered by Hualin International that consists of five buildings A, B, C, D, E. Each multi-level building houses hundreds of shops dedicated to an extensive range of jades, precious stones, gold, to name a few.

The entrance of Hualin Jewelry and Jade City.

Inside the China jewelry wholesale market, jades are stacked in the store front. Jade pendants and bracelets are everywhere.

Pearl necklaces and bracelets are usually hung on the walls of some shops.

Apart from jades, pearls and other jewelry, you can find an expansive range of accessories for jewelry like strings, ribbons, jewelry boxes, etc.

Some shops also sell pearls by bags, a perfect choice for those who want to custom the design, length, etc. For those who want to save all the hassles of threading beads onto strings yet crave for customization, the greatest part about the jades wholesale market is that some China jewelry manufacturers offer bead threading service, what you have to do is just buy the beads, strings and other accessories you want to thread onto the strings.

It was in the morning of the low season when we visited, and the jades market was empty.

Hidden behind the modern, multi-level jade jewelry wholesale building is a huge scale flea market specializing in jades. At first glance, it was like walking into a factory, hundreds of vendors set up easy, tiny stalls with several chairs and few display boards. You can find an extensive range of jewelry including jades, ambers, pearls, Buddhism ornaments, etc.

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A needless to say theory for doing business, the products you sell must cater to the needs of consumers, and also be profitable. To be profitable an important aspect is the cost. Reasonable buying price from first-hand manufacturer is the key to compete in the markets. A good knowledge of different material and knowing where to locate suppliers specializing in different materials help a lot in getting the best products at the most incentive price especially for handbags. The following is a brief analysis of different ladies handbags wholesale markets in Guihuagang handbags markets in Guangzhou.

Genuine Leather Handbags

Zhonggang handbags market is not the only one specializing in genuine leather in Guihuagang. If you are looking for a cheap alternative for top quality genuine leather, then second grade genuine leather would be a great option. Check Yangsheng handbags market with a vast array of second-grade genuine leather handbags at much lower price. It is better not to have too high expectation on the quality of the handbags offered at Yangsheng, but it is reasonable to tell all the customers the handbags are manufactured from genuine leather – second grade genuine leather. Some stores have stocks, while some only accept orders, usually with a MOQ of 30, 50 or any amount around.

PU Leather Handbags

Xindonghao handbags market is not strange to most people. Most of the handbags offered there have stocks, but some handbags are originally bought from Zhuolong handbags market, Tianhong handbags market, etc. If you can’t get first-hand source, of course you would have to pay service fee and get from the second hand suppliers. If you are only targeting at very cheap handbags, then don’t miss Shuidian handbags market and Qianse handbags market, where most of the bags have stocks.

Belts and Wallets

Belts and wallets are mainly centered in Yifa handbags market with stocks and also accept orders. Most of the stores there are not factories, rather, they cooperate with factories.

Baiyun World Leather Trading Center

Baiyun leather center is the ideal place to get the latest information from big brands. High quality, medium quality and low quality handbags are at your choice. However, watch out for copy items as the market is now fluctuated with couterfeits.

Handbags Stock Market

The stock markets in Shijing town, Baiyun district is one of the most famous in China. If time permitted, you can find very good stocks of China wholesale handbags only at about half of the cost. However, usually you have to buy all the stocks, it is vital to have good eyes whether the stocks you decide to buy would sell well in your market or not.

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A vital part in planning a budget to launch your new line of shoes, international shipping can make or break a business. If not planned well, it can snowball into an exorbitant cost that catches many startups off guard. It doesn’t necessarily mean international shipping of footwear costs an arm and a leg, the truth is, many variables and factors come into play in an accurate shipping quote. As with many other aspects of getting your line of shoes manufactured in China, it needs a solid groundwork to be fully prepared.

International shipping fee should be taken into account in the early stage so it can work into your budget. However, at the beginning stage, you might only be able to get an estimate of shipping cost, with constant fluctuations of shipping fees affected by various factors like routes, fuel prices, demands due to important national holidays such as Chinese New Year, and other unexpected circumstances.

The best time to reevaluate your initial shipping budget is in the midway of your shoes production process when you’re able to tell more exactly the shipping time, and packing list to get a more accurate, confirmed quote. Though in the early stage you might be able to request a quote, however, you’ll risk making a wrong business plan if done too early, unpredictable factors such as delay of delivery time as it happens a lot. For example, your supplier might tell you one key component they sourced from downstream supplier would take an extra few days to arrive, or there’re some prominent quality issues found in the quality inspection process, and the factory needs an extra week to correct all the mistakes.

Most factories in China don’t charge warehousing fee even if your shipper picks up the goods a few weeks later, however, most carriers or shipping agents do apply warehousing fee if your goods are kept in the warehouse longer than the free period they provide. Most carriers or shipping agents do provide free warehousing if you use their service, but most free warehousing is available for 1-3 days. If you footwear are shipped in 5 days, an additional warehousing fee would incur. Whatever warehousing options, it’s vital to understand when the warehousing fee would be applied, and schedule shipping to minimize your costs.

About to import China wholesale shoes? The following are some major models of shipping to take into consideration when shipping footwear from China.

How to ship shoes from China?

By Air

Door to Door

The most expensive and fastest way of shipping, air courier is the second to none choice for small volume urgent deliveries. With express international shipping provided by carriers like DHL, UPS, EMS and FEDEX, the goods can arrive at your doorstep within 3-5 business days from your shoe manufacturers in China. As is easily noticeable, the biggest perk is the goods are picked up from your doorstep and then deliver directly to the customers’, however, the biggest tradeoff is exorbitant shipping fees. If you ship frequently, be sure to consult the courier directly or contact their first grade agent, usually they can give you a much discounted rate for bulk orders.

Airport to Airport

A cheaper alternative to express shipping, air freight ships from airport to airport, and takes around 5-10 business days. As you can tell from the name, the greatest pitfall is you have to arrange delivery to the airport, and then pick up from destination airport. It’s a more alternative option for those who crave for a faster delivery time than shipping by sea but can not afford the exorbitant price of shipping from door to door. The shipping cost for a pair of footwear from China to USA by air freight, is somewhere from USD $8-20.

By Truck

Most start ups tend to not be aware of the shipping costs by truck especially when shipping from airport to airport or by sea. Trucking is an integral part of both shipping methods as you have to arrange a truck to transport the goods either to a warehouse in the airport or directly to the port. When the goods arrive at the destination airport or port, you’ll also need a trucking service to discharge all the goods. In some circumstances, the trucking fee is not included in the shipment quote. It’s always safe to double check with your carrier whether the trucking fee is included or not, as sometimes it can be a huge amount if your footwear factory is in Zhongshan while the shipping port is in Guangzhou. Worse, it’s during peak season of Chinese New Year when the cost can ridiculously skyrocketed to twice or three times more than what it actually costs at normal time.

As each shipping method has its ins and outs, and it’s not uncommon for some companies to use various shipping methods across a single order production. For example, samples used for marketing purpose will be shipped by express shipping while the mass order will go by sea. Knowing which method best suits your business schedule is the key. A well-planned, organized shipping will lead to a more cost-effective, timely delivery.

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For any stationery-savvy traveler and buyer looking to import wholesale stationery from China, the stationery wholesale markets in China are as good as they get. China is a stationery-lover’s paradise – expect to find a fantastic source of stationery and sports goods as long as you can name it. As a frequent patron of wholesale stationery market in China, I never felt bored in the treasure finds in Xingzhiguang stationery market in Huangsha, Guangzhou.

Where to buy wholesale stationery in China?

Xingzhiguang stationery wholesale market is in the vicinity of Huangsha, nestling behind Yiyuan stationery market and a stone’s throw from the hurly burly Qingping medicine market.

It’s a multi-clustered building devoted to an incredible assortment of stationery items and sports goods. A sprinkling of stationery shops sprawl along the main lanes, piled high with crates of kick-knacks, including pens, pencils, notebooks, cards, postcards, diaries, planners, file folders, school bags, lunch bags, etc.

The slightly messy appearance of this China stationery wholesale market might not be a pleasant sight even you can catch sight of a toddler sleeping in a pram in the corridor, however, expect to find a vast selection of fountain pens and art products, an impressive palette of postcards and souvenir pens, a terrific assortment of notebooks and pentel markers, a delightful range of school bags and lunch bags…whatever you are looking for, you’re likely to find your desired item at any wholesale office stationery supplier in China. The best part about it is these stationery manufacturers in China do sometimes entertain stationery lovers and even sell a couple of pens at unbelievably low wholesale rates.

The terrific range of stationery and sports goods available in Xingzhiguang stationery and sporting goods wholesale market is definitely well worth the subway ride.

How to reach Xingzhiguang stationery market in Guangzhou?

It’s best approached from C exit of Huangsha metro station, line 1/6. Walk past the bursting Qingping medicine market and you’ll arrive in this Chinese stationery wholesale market in Guangzhou.

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When it comes to importing cheap wholesale clothing from China, Guangzhou is never known to disappoint as the ground zero for cheap fashion clothes shopping destination. Here we’ve gathered a list of 10 best shahe clothing markets to shop China wholesale clothing for your retail business in 2021.

Where to buy cheap wholesale clothing from China?

Shahe is more than a wholesale market for clothes in china, it’s a market area spanning several kilometers along Xianliezhong Lu, filled with Chinese clothing stores and tiny stalls, huge wholesale buildings extending all the way. Shahe wholesale clothing market area is best approached from Exit B of Shaheding subway station, line 6. Step out of Exit B, walk along Xianliezhong Lu, no sooner you will find yourself in the middle of a clothes-maze, displaying all kinds of modern fashion, from shorts, t-shirts, jeans, safari pants, outfits, costumes, evening dresses to bikinis, underwear, socks, accessories, etc.

1. Shadong Youli Clothes Market 沙东有利服装市场

It’s well placed in the busiest location of Shahe clothes wholesale market area. The huge clothing wholesale market clustered in two towers(South tower and north tower) in multi floors house a wide array of wholesale clothing stores with a variety of shopping collections. The South building, also known as Nancheng, specializes in wholesale women’s fashion clothes in China while the North building (Beicheng) features an immense assortment of children’s clothes, men’s clothes and clothes for old women.

Shadong Youli clothes market is often jam packed with hundreds of tiny shops, exciting shoppers and carting trolleys up and down the narrow aisles, making it difficult to move forward even a tiny step.

The best part about Shadong youli clothes market is it’s air-conditioned while compared with other Guangzhou clothes wholesale markets nearby, making it a nice escape from the mid-day heat.

2. Zhongkai Nanmen Children’s Clothes Market 中凯南门童装城

It offers a stark glimpse into what shopping was like before modernized, air-conditioned malls. Expect to find a large concentration of kids’ wear.

3. Jinpeng Clothing Market 金鹏服装城

4. Changyun Center Clothing Plaza 长运中心服装城

5. The Fourth Clothes Market in Shahe 沙河第四服装市场

6. Tianbao Children’s Clothes Market 天宝童装城

7. Guangdong Yimin Clothes Market 广东益民服装城

8. Guangzhou Guowei Clothes Market 广州国伟服装城

9. Xintiandi Clothes Market 新天地服装城

10. Guangzhou Jinma Clothing Center 广州金马服装交易城

Tips for buying wholesale clothing from Shahe

1. Keep your wits! It’s definitely bustling and crowded enough that you need to take care of your belongings.
2. Bring cash. Rule of thumb for shopping in China wholesale markets: cash.
3. Lots of wholesale clothing suppliers offer wholesale rate as long as you reach their MOQ, some can be 3 pieces, 5 or a pack(usually 12 pieces).
4. Asian sizes are usually much smaller. Double confirm the size specifications if you are targeting at markets not in Asia. 
5. When you see brand name items, they are 100% fake China clothes.
6. Logos/tags/washing tags. Some wholesale clothing manufacturers in China can put on your logos and tags but usually they would require an MOQ slightly bigger than that of buying stocks.

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If you get a thrill out of making stuff or if you are sourcing fabric and accessories for your business, an area you should not miss heading to is Zhongda fabric market, the bomb for shopping fabric and accessories directly from fabric manufacturers.

Zhongda Fabric Market consists of four different areas: Fabric Area, Fur Area, Support Material Area as well as Curtain/Home textile Area, offering diverse ranges of fabrics including warp fabric, weft knitting fabric, weaving fabric and fabric featuring different workmanship such as lace, ribbon, embroidery, braid, elastic belt, bra cup, button, ironing diamond, etc.

Zhongda fabric and accessories market is within easy access as it is adjacent to Exit D of metro Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学). Getting out of Exit D, you will come to Fangcheng Bei Lu (纺城北路), walk straight and you will arrive at China Fabrics and Accessories Center.

Where to buy fabric directly from fabric manufacturers in China?

1. Guangzhou International Textile & Fabric City 广州国际轻纺城

The underground floor of Guangzhou International Textile & Fabric City mainly targets at accessories, including different styles of zippers, d-rings, collar pieces, metal pieces for jewellery, corners of handbags, and the lists continues with an overwhelming amount of stores inside.

On the first floor, you’ll see countless of swatches/headers displaying in the stores showing what fabrics they can make. You can buy immediately if the fabric is in stock, however, some fabric would have to be ordered. One thing to be aware is even if they have the fabric in stock, it might take about an hour to get the fabric since the fabric is usually stocked in the warehouse nearby. As to the price, difference exists between small cuts and mass production.

The second floor and floors above are not that busy as the underground and first floor. And if you are too tired or hungry, McDonalds on the fourth floor is a good place to stop by.

2. Zhongda Ruifang Fabric Market  中大瑞纺布匹市场

Zhongda Ruifang Fabric Market is split into different walkways through which you can navigate easily.

The same with Guangzhou International Textile & Fabric Market, you’ll see lost of swatches and headers inside displaying what the store can make. One thing to be aware is that the light is not sufficient inside, and you should pay attention to color difference before placing the order.

If you are planning to stay in the large fabric market in Guangzhou for a few days and are looking for hotels near Zhongda Fabric Market, another good accommodation is Guangzhou Ruifang Business Hotel located close to Zhongda Ruifang Farbic Market, the center of Zhongda Fabric Market-the largest Textile Business Zone in South China.

3. Changjiang International Fur City 长江国际皮草城

If you are looking for genuine fur leather or synthetic one, you should not miss Changjiang International Fur City. Walking inside, you would be overwhelmed by the glittering array of fur being hung in the stores.

4. Zhongda Jiuzhou Textile Trade Plaza 中大九州轻纺广场

Opposite to Changjiang International Fur City, Zhongda Jiuzhou Textile Trade Plaza offers a vast array of prints, satin, denim, cotton, zippers, hardware accessories, etc.

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The city sells almost everything no stranger to garment with a humongous amount of China clothing manufacturers sprung up a few decades ago. You’ll run into a vast array of lovely boutiques at Taikoo if you are looking for clothes in downtown Guangzhou, however, the astronomical price tag might probably drive you away as it is unbelievably high. So where should you go for wholesale clothing suppliers that can fit an average budget without compromising on quality?

It is never a difficult task to find affordable clothes in Guangzhou as there are lots of large-scale, famous markets as well as shops around Guangzhou metro lines or in the neighboring outskirt of the city. The following are the top three famous garment markets in Guangzhou where you can get quality goods on a budget.

Where to find wholesale clothing suppliers in China?

• Shisanhang clothes wholesale markets
• Shahe clothes wholesale markets
• Zhanxi clothes wholesale markets

The challenge, in the easy task of getting affordable fashion garment in Guangzhou, is to avoid junk during your smart search. Look out not to get imitation even in branded shops or outlet stores. Some people are targeted at replica goods while others are trying to get away from them. However, a neat thing about replicas is that they are now of much better quality, especially 1:1 quality ones than they used to be. It happened to many foreigners that after wearing the shoes or clothes after a couple of times, they tear up because of poor quality. However, one thing you should keep in mind while shopping at Guangzhou clothes wholesale markets: Changing rooms are rare. Don’t think you can change your mind and get the money back after several days or several hours of confirming the order.

Now, let’s delve into these clothes wholesale markets in China.

1. Guangzhou Shisanhang Clothing Wholesale Market Area 广州十三行服装批发市场

A visit to Shisanhang clothes market takes you down to the historical Xiguan area and close to Xidier electronic markets in Guangzhou and Liwan Plaza jewelry market if you are also looking for Chinese jade jewellery.

The markets in Shisanhang mainly cover four main streets: Shisanhang Road, Guyi Street, Doulanshang Road and Hepingdong Road, attracting customers from all over the world.

On Shisanhang Road, there are two most famous buildings including New China Building and Hongbiantian Building, both focus on China wholesale fashion clothes, sports apparel for men, women and kids. Prices differ upon quantity and quality, usually it starts from 20-200 RMB. Many other shops on Shisanghang Road with many custom T-shirt makers offering middle quality clothes at much incentive price. The opening time for wholesale stores is quite early, usually at around 5 am and close at about 1 pm.

Guyi Street is also famous for its cheap clothes. It is a narrow street between Heping dong and Shisanhang. It is the oldest business street in Shisanhang as people have been doing business for at least 300 years, selling everything from second-hand clothes to beautiful silks. Not until 1980s does retail and wholesale business start on Guyi Street. Prices for goods on Guyi Street go from 5-50rmb.

Doulanshang and Hepingdong roads comprise the rest of the clothing market. While prices are affordable here at 10-150 RMB, its reputation for quality is not so good.

Add:  Shisanhang, Liwan District, Guangzhou

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How to get to Shisanhang clothes markets?

# Bus: 31, 38, 61, 102, 103, 106, 128, 134, 186, 202, 217, 239, 251, 288, 521, 541, 556 or 823 to Renmin Nan Lu stop

# Metro: Cultural Park, Line 6

2. Shahe Clothes Wholesale Markets 沙河服装批发市场

Spanning a few kilometers along Xianlie Zhong Lu, Shahe clothes wholesale market area consists of several clothes wholesale buildings with floors of China wholesale clothes stores tucked inside. It’s best approached from Exit B of Shaheding subway station, line 6. Most sellers on Taobao or other online market places get the clothes from Shahe. As you can see many buyers walking around with black plastic bags of clothes, and there’re many shipping agents around targeted at taobao shops, offering insanely low prices on shipping around China. For example, the shipping fee for one t-shirt from Guangzhou to other cities in Guangdong would cost merely around $0.7 dollars, and it will arrive on the second day.

How to get to Shahe clothes markets?

Take metro Line 6, and get off at Shaheding station.

3. Zhanxi: Clothes Wholesale Markets around Guangzhou Railway Station 广州火车站服装批发市场

The clothes wholesale markets area around Guangzhou Railway Station is known to boast a comprehensive set of clothing wholesale buildings on both sides. On one side along Guangzhou watch market, you can find Huimei international clothes city, Jindu clothes market, etc. While on the other side across the bridge you’ll find Baima clothes market, Yima clothes market, The First Tunnel Clothes Market on the underground, etc. Best approached from subway Guangzhou Railway Station, Line 2/5.

China clothes wholesale markets are great sources if you are looking for average to low quality clothes at low prices. However, for brands looking for China clothes manufacturer to make premium quality clothes, it’s better to avoid clothes wholesale markets in China.

How to get to Zhanxi clothes wholesale markets?

Take Line 2 or Line 5, and get off at Guangzhou railway station.

What to be aware of while buying from China clothes wholesale markets?

• Opening time

Some markets open in the earlier morning and close at noon like 13:00pm while some markets open from 9:00-10:00am to 18:00-19:00pm.

• Traffic

Traffic can be a nightmare if you rent a car for a day to go to different markets. Parking and getting stuck in the road will kill most of the day. It’s suggested to go by metro or take taxi.

• Quality

It’s quite challenging to do quality inspection in the shops in the wholesale markets if you’re buying in bulk. Most of the shops take up very limited spaces, there’s even traffic congestion inside the markets, sometimes you can’t even move forward with the huge crowds. There’re chances that you might get some inferior ones.

• Sizes

Most of the clothes are only available in Asian sizes.

• Returning policy

Changing room is rare, and it’s almost impossible to get money back, so check carefully before going into the deal.

• Payment ways

Cash used to be the king in offline shops in China. However, with the popularity of wechat pay, alipay, most shops accept digital payments. But not including credit cards.

Three questions to ask before buying from China clothes wholesale markets.

• Do Chinese wholesalers have export license?

The vast majority of clothes wholesalers in the wholesaler markets in China focus more on domestic markets like taobao, or work with export agents. Seldom do they have export licenses. If you’re buying directly from them, make sure they can export for you or you have agents to export the goods.

• Can the clothes be relabeled?

If you don’t want to sell under others’ brands, it’s better to make sure the clothes wholesalers can put on your brand. Usually the clothes with stocks feature others’ brands.

• Can you do quality control over wholesale clothes?

The risk of getting poor quality clothes with defects is certainly not low while buying directly from wholesalers in the markets than producing private label clothes based on your specifications.

Clothes wholesale markets are ideal for those who are looking for

• Stocks

• Small order quantity

• Low to middle end clothes

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