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38-463: As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,087,950 inhabitants however, its built-up ( or metro ) area, made of Dongyang and the neighboring city of Yiwu , was home to 2,947,340 inhabitants. Dongyang county was first set up in AD 195 (2nd year of Xingping Reign of East Han Dynasty ) and known as Wuning ( 吴宁 ). In AD 688, the name was changed to Dongyang ( 东阳 ). The name Dongyang means "Eastern Sun". Dongyang

76-644: A 50-foot statue. Dongyang wood carving ( 东阳木雕 ) is reputed as one of the best folk handicrafts and a national treasure, as one of the four major schools of woodcarving in China. Dongyang woodcarving came into being early in the Tang dynasty . In the Song dynasty, it became state of the art. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, Dongyang woodcarving flourished. A famous local tradition in Dongyang

114-537: A database for post-2017 domestic violence incidents. According to the All-China Women's Federation , it was the first time a Chinese municipality has enacted such a database. The system was to be launched July 1 that year. The vice president of the Yiwu chapter of the federation, Zhou Danying, stated that in many cases an abusive partner reveals this trait post-marriage. The impetus was an increase in such incidents during

152-470: A distinct urban core. On China's administrative strata it is a sub-prefecture level city. It has under its jurisdiction 15 towns and eight villages, which covers 1,102.8 square kilometres, 100 square kilometres of which are urban area of 700,000 people (2010 estimate). There has been talk of merging the Yiwu and Jinhua areas into a single municipal zone or economic entity, but this plan has yet to make its way into any formal discussion. The city, in 2020 opened

190-492: A dozen air routes to cities including Beijing , Guangzhou , Shantou , Weifang and Shenzhen . The Zhejiang - Jiangxi Railway and Hangzhou - Jinhua Expressway passes through the city, making Yiwu an important local transportation hub. By train it is less than three hours from Shanghai . "Yiwu, 300 kilometres away from Shanghai, is the largest market of commodity wholesales in the world where various foreign buyers go to place orders", according to 'Chinese Figures Astonishing

228-450: A fertilizer for their own lands or made into feather dusters for exporting. This "Sugar-For-Chicken Feathers" tradition had become part of Yiwu culture. As the trading population grew larger, the earliest wholesale markets emerged in Yiwu around 1700s. After the founding of People's Republic of China in 1949, the free market was once considered capitalistic and hence officially suppressed, forcing Yiwu people to continue their trade secretly. It

266-516: A long history of food preservation methods. Tea eggs were originally developed to preserve the food for long periods of time. While the boy eggs may not have necessarily had the same origin, their development comes from a similar cultural background. There is no explanation for why boys' urine is used specifically; it has simply been so for centuries. It has historically been believed in the Zhejiang region that urine has various health benefits, and it

304-566: A number of notable figures in literature, art, military, education and engineering. Among these were Chen Wangdao , China's first translator of the Communist Manifesto ; Wu Han , historian and former deputy mayor of Beijing ; Zhu Zhixi, the engineer who harnessed the Yellow River ; Zhu Danxi, one of the four distinguished doctors of the Jin and Yuan Dynasties; Zong Ze, a well-known general from

342-418: A parent who is willing to let their child offer urine. Dongyang residents are also known to prepare the dish at home, using urine from household boys. Although modern medical research shows no evidence of health benefits from ingesting urine, the eggs continue to be consumed. As of 2012 , the eggs are sold for about 1.50  yuan (approximately $ 0.24) each, roughly twice the price of normal eggs. Not all of

380-403: A similar route was inaugurated connecting Yiwu to Tehran , Iran. In 2017 a freight train service started operating between Yiwu and Barking Rail Freight Terminal, London, UK. According to the Yiwu customs office statistics, the total of 65 container trains left the city for Europe and Central/Western Asia in 2015, with 5,242 TEU of cargo being imported or exported. Jinhua Rail Transit

418-412: A sizable Chinese Muslim and Korean population, mostly working in the import and export businesses, as well as a very small Jewish population also in those businesses. It also has a large Christian church and a thousand years old Buddhist temple, Jingju Temple . Yiwu is also known as the "sock town" as annually it produces over three billion pairs of socks for Wal-Mart , Pringle and Disney . Yiwu

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456-468: A tradition in the city. Boy egg vendors go to elementary schools in the city where they collect urine from young boys, preferably under the age of ten. Children who have been raised in the city are used to the practice, and relieve themselves in basins that the vendors place in the hallways. The teachers often remind the boys not to urinate in the basins if any of them have a fever or feel ill. Some vendors wait with containers in parks or public restrooms for

494-576: A wide range of industrial sectors, led by electronic, machine building, magnetic material producing, and medical and chemical industries. At present, Dongyang has become the largest magnetic material production and exportation base in China. It is also the third largest medical and pharmaceutical city in Zhejiang, and boasts a group of leading companies in this sphere, such as Hengdian Kangyu Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, Zhejiang Garden Biological High-tech Co., Ltd, and Zhejiang Hansheng Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. Dongyang

532-474: Is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jinhua in Central Zhejiang Province , East China . As of the 2020 census, the city had 1,859,390 inhabitants and its built-up (or metro) area, joined with that of the neighboring Dongyang , was home to 2,947,340 inhabitants. The city is famous for its light industry commodity trade and vibrant market and as a regional tourist destination. Yiwu

570-516: Is a metro currently operating in Jinhua and Yiwu. It started operating on August 30, 2022. Yiwu is twinned with: Virgin boy egg Virgin boy eggs are a traditional dish of Dongyang, Zhejiang , China in which eggs are boiled in the urine of young boys, preferably under the age of ten. The dish is a longstanding tradition in Dongyang , China, dating back centuries. In general, China has had

608-601: Is a great day trip that is usually very quiet and empty. The movie set is home to a recreation of the Summer Palace, the Great Wall, an ancient Chinese Village and several small European Villages as well as a Pirate ship in a man-made lake. The movie Hero , starring Jet Li was filmed there, as well as the recent video game adaptation. Lu Residential Complex ( 卢宅 ) is one of the key historical and cultural sites under state-level protection in China. Located in downtown Dongyang,

646-429: Is also known as China's number one producer of fashion jewellery as firms are based in Yiwu as there are many factories making unbranded jewellery and the amount of warehouses that are available to store the goods in. The Guyue Bridge , a stone arch bridge built in 1213, is one of the few existing bridges of that era. This town is the ancestral home of singer Wang Leehom , current Kuomintang leader Eric Chu and

684-902: Is considered "Chinawood" (the Hollywood of China). The magnificent and elaborately designed bases and modernized studios there have attracted many directors both from home and abroad. Over 400 films have been shot in Hengdian World Studios, including some popular films, such as Opium War, the Emperor and the Assassin, Hanwu the Great, Hero, the Promise, Curse of the Golden Flower, and the Forbidden Kingdom, etc. Dongbai Mountain (东白山)'s highest peak, Taibai Peak)

722-514: Is experiencing a period of great growth, comparable to other regions and cities in Eastern China. In the city square (called Holman Chen), many couples on pleasant evenings dance to traditional and Chinese pop songs. In one of Dongyang's towns, Hengdian , there is a famous movie studio , where many films and TV shows about ancient China are made. Considered the Hollywood of the East, this vast movie set

760-403: Is the virgin boy egg ( Chinese : 童子 尿 煮 鸡蛋 ; pinyin : Tóngzǐ Niào Zhǔ Jīdàn ), an annual tradition in early spring time where the urine of prepubertal school boys preferably under 10 years is collected and boiled with eggs and then sold (for 1.50 yuan around twice the price of a regular boiled egg .) and eaten, it is said "it tastes like spring". In 2008, Dongyang recognized

798-514: Is the main peak of the Kuaiji Mountains, with an altitude of 1194.6 meters. The main peak is located in Hulu Town, Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province. Since ancient times, it has been the head of the famous mountains in central Zhejiang, the "roof" of Zhejiang's geography. Dongyang also has Baiyun Cultural Park, a place for relaxation with several representations of Daoism and Buddhism including

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836-518: Is then replaced with fresh urine and the process is repeated. The soaking process cures the eggs in the urine, and the entire process generally takes a full day. According to some recipes, different herbs may also be added. When finished, the eggs' whites have a pale golden hue and the yolks turn green. Virgin boy eggs are similar to century eggs in their curing process and historical roots, although century eggs have become much more popular and do not use urine. Virgin boy eggs are widely accepted as

874-554: The COVID-19 pandemic . In July 2020, Yiwu became the first city in China to allow residents check their partners' domestic violence records, aimed at reducing incidents of domestic violence . Subdistricts: Towns: Yiwu has the world's largest small commodities market. The Yiwu market developed and managed by Zhejiang China Commodities City Group Co., Ltd. (Public, SHA:600415). Yiwu's China Small-Commodity Market has for six consecutive years topped China's 100 top open markets and

912-505: The Song dynasty who resisted aggression by the State of Jin ; and the ancestors of Wang Leehom , a famous singer. Yiwu is located 100 km (62 mi) south of the city of Hangzhou , the provincial capital. The nearest city to Yiwu is Dongyang . The area, as in most of the province of Zhejiang, is in a mountainous region. Yiwu is part of the greater Municipal region of Jinhua , although it has

950-695: The World', joint report from the United Nations, the World Bank and Morgan Stanley. The city was ranked first among county-level cities In "the 2004 Most Favourite Chinese Cities of Domestic and Foreign Public in 2004". China Commodity City (CCC), the large wholesale market of Yiwu, was honored by the UN , the World Bank and Morgan Stanley amongst other world authorities in 2005 as the "largest small commodity wholesale market in

988-490: The city ranks among the top 100 cities in China, and the first well-off counties (cities) in Zhejiang Province. In 2005, the city's GDP reached 15.984 billion RMB yuan, earning fiscal revenue of 1.38 billion RMB yuan. Per-capita disposable income for urban households totaled 13,349 RMB yuan, and per-capita net income for farmers amounted to 6,903 RMB yuan. Industry is a major component of Dongyang's economy. The city boasts

1026-404: The city's residents enjoy the dish. One local man was quoted stating, "The smell kills me. I feel like throwing up at the thought of it. It stinks." In general, the eggs remain highly acclaimed by the people of Dongyang for both their taste and even their "fragrant" smell. Urine therapy has been a significant part of traditional Chinese medicine for much of its history. In ancient times, urine

1064-463: The current Chief Executive of Macau Ho Iat Seng . Yiwu is the terminal for a number of long-distance international container trains. At 8,111 miles, the Yiwu-Madrid container train route can be viewed as the longest goods railway line in the world. Shipping containers moved along this route travel from China via Kazakhstan , Russia , Belarus , Poland , Germany , France to Spain . In 2016,

1102-581: The eggs as "local intangible cultural heritage ." Dongyang is approximately one and a half hours by train from Shanghai , where it is also possible to catch a long-distance bus (about 4 hours). Close to Dongyang is Yiwu , which is a 25-minute taxi ride away. Hangzhou is approximately two-hour taxi from Dongyang. South jujube；Dongyang Soup Powder；Dongyang jujube；Dongbai Spring Tea; Virgin Boy Eggs . Yiwu Yiwu ( simplified Chinese : 义乌 ; traditional Chinese : 義烏 ; pinyin : Yìwū )

1140-556: The great architectural complex has been the habitation for the Lu family for 800 years. It is well known as the Imperial Palace in South China. It is composed of six groups of buildings. The residential complex is ancient, delicate, and magnificent, and the buildings inside dating from Ming and Qing Dynasties feature the typical Ming-Qing architectural style. Hengdian World Studios ( 横店影视城 )

1178-589: The rise of many mosques and Middle Eastern restaurants. In conjunction with Zhejiang China Commodities City Group Co Ltd., the Yiwu city government developed a successful business-to-business e-commerce platform (Yiwugo.com) to facilitate sales of local products. The GDP reached 52 billion yuan (US$ 7.6 billion) in 2009, an increase of 9% from 2008, and the per capita GDP reached 71,457 yuan (US$ 10,461). The per capita urban disposable income reached 30,841 yuan and rural pure income 12,899 yuan, increasing 7.4% and 8.5% respectively. Its 4C-grade airport has over

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1216-620: The world". The counterfeiting industry has been a problem in Yiwu due to the thriving market. In 2005, author Tim Phillips wrote that Yiwu functions as a sort of 'Wall Street' for the counterfeiting industry, providing a vast marketplace where 100,000 counterfeit products are openly traded and 2,000 metric tons of fakes change hands daily.' According to Xinhua , more than 60% of Christmas trinkets worldwide in 2013 came from Yiwu. Yiwu contains an Olympic quality stadium . Many events associated with trade take place in Yiwu City. Yiwu also has

1254-458: Was commonly ingested in ancient times. The dish's traditional nature stems from the tendency in Chinese cuisine to emphasize the detailed history of specific foods. The dish is prepared by first soaking the eggs in the urine of young boys, then the mixture is heated over a stove. After boiling, the entire surface of the egg shells are cracked, and they are placed back into the urine. The used urine

1292-566: Was for successive years listed as "China's civilized open market". It has been named as the banner of China's market economy and with a large variety of quality but cheaper commodities. There have been a significant increase in Arab traders since the September 11 attacks , as Middle Eastern businessmen found it difficult to travel to the United States due to visa restrictions. The Arab presence has fostered

1330-537: Was founded as Wushang City (乌商) in 222 BCE, right before the Qin dynasty . It was renamed Yiwu County in 624 CE. Trade has been historically important in Yiwu since the surrounding area has little arable soil. Even before 1600s, Yiwu men would carry sewing needles, threads, sugar chunks and other small commodities in their bamboo baskets, using a shoulder-pole and travel to surrounding rural villages in exchange for chicken feathers. Chicken feathers could be either used as

1368-424: Was no longer a county and became a county-level city on May 25, 1988. Subdistricts: Towns: The only township is Sandan Township (三单乡) Dongyang is home to numerous construction companies, the primary one being Zhongtian. Dongyang also produces magnets, chemicals, plastics, garments, agricultural products, and wooden sculptures. The reform and opening policies of the 1970s have accelerated economic growth, and

1406-458: Was only after Deng Xiaoping 's economic reform in 1978 did the Yiwu market thrive again, becoming one of the first free marketplaces in PRC's history. The cement boards over a stinky ditch nearby Huqingmen street, set up by the local government as the first marketplace in 1982, later became the present day Yiwu International Trade Mart after 27 years of development. In May 1988 the former Yiwu County

1444-400: Was upgraded to a county-level city. In 1995 Yiwu ranked the 47th among China's 100 most powerful counties/cities regarding comprehensive economic strength and in the same year listed as Zhejiang's sole city among the nation's experimental counties/cities of comprehensive reform. In 2001 Yiwu's overall economy ranked 19th of all counties (cities) of China. Yiwu's early culture has given birth to

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