Shanghai → Yiwu China Business Immersion Program — Wholesale, Exports & E-Commerce With Qing Rong
6 Days / 5 Nights of founder-led mentorship, market visits, and networking opportunities with China’s leading wholesale, export, and e-commerce innovators.
Program Overview
The Shanghai → Yiwu Business Immersion Program is designed for young entrepreneurs who want to explore China’s wholesale, export, and e-commerce sectors first-hand. Guided by Qing Rong, participants will:
- Visit Shanghai-based e-commerce and export companies before traveling to Yiwu, the world’s largest wholesale market
- Meet founders, distributors, and decision-makers
- Understand logistics, supply chain management, and digital trade strategies
- Explore opportunities to bring Chinese products, business models, and e-commerce innovations to RCEP countries
Every activity is founder-guided, not a sightseeing tour — curated for practical entrepreneurial learning and exposure.
Shanghai-Yiwu Premier Business Trip Itinerary – 6 Days & 5 Nights
Day 1 —
Arrival in Shanghai – Urban Welcome
- Afternoon/Evening: Arrival at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, transfer by 7-seater business van to hotel
- Evening: Huangpu River Night Cruise with panoramic views of the Bund and Lujiazui skyline
- Dinner: Welcome dinner at acclaimed Shanghainese restaurant (Jin’Xuan at The Ritz-Carlton or similar)
- Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Day 2 —
Shanghai – Digital Economy & Cross-Border Trade
- Morning: Visit Alibaba Shanghai Headquarters or Pinduoduo Headquarters
→ Seminar: “New Retail & Cross-Border E-commerce Models in China” (1.5 hours)
- Afternoon: Visit Shanghai Free Trade Zone (Lin-gang) Exhibition Center
→ Policy briefing on FTZ advantages for international trade
- Lunch: Lujiazui financial district business lunch
- Dinner: Private dining at Xintiandi heritage venue
- Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Day 3 —
Shanghai – Logistics & Supply Chain Innovation
- Morning: Visit SF Express Shanghai Smart Logistics Hub
→ Workshop: “Smart Logistics & Supply Chain Digitization in China”
- Afternoon: Visit ZTO Express Headquarters or YTO Express Innovation Center
→ Discussion on last-mile delivery and network optimization
- Lunch: Modern Chinese fusion cuisine in Jing’an district
- Dinner: Farewell Shanghai dinner at Michelin-recommended restaurant
- Accommodation: The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Day 4 —
Shanghai → Yiwu – Market Economy Immersion
- Morning: High-speed train (G-class) from Shanghai Hongqiao to Yiwu (approx. 1.5 hours)
- Afternoon: Visit Yiwu International Trade Market (Futian District) – guided tour of key commodity sections
- Evening: Cultural visit to Yiwu Meihu Exhibition Center – understanding Yiwu’s market history
- Lunch: Train bento or light meal
- Dinner: Local Zhejiang cuisine featuring Yiwu specialties
- Accommodation: Yiwu Marriott Hotel
Day 5 —
Yiwu – Global Trade & E-commerce Integration
- Morning: Visit Yiwu E-commerce Village (Chouzhou) or Yiwu Cross-Border E-commerce Park
→ Seminar: “From Brick-and-Mortar to Live Commerce – Yiwu’s Digital Transformation”
- Afternoon: Visit Yiwu Comprehensive Bonded Zone or Yiwu Port
→ Logistics and customs clearance briefing for export-ready SMEs
- Lunch: Local business dining near market district
- Dinner: Networking dinner with local trade association representatives
- Accommodation: Yiwu Marriott Hotel
Day 6 —
Yiwu – Factory Visit & Departure
- Morning: Visit a selected manufacturing factory (e.g., stationery, gifts, or household goods) in Yiwu industrial zone
→ Production line tour and supplier meeting (client may arrange sourcing discussion)
- Lunch: Authentic Yiwu farm-to-table lunch
- Afternoon: Private transfer to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (approx. 1.5 hours) for return flight to Singapore
KEY LEARNING & NETWORKING OUTCOMES
- First-hand exposure to China’s wholesale markets, export logistics, and e-commerce platforms
- Insights into scalable business models for RCEP markets
- Networking with China founders and fellow young entrepreneurs
- Understanding how to translate China market operations into your own business