Cixi
(慈溪)The undisputed Capital of Small Home Appliances in China, producing over 50% of the world electric space heaters, water coolers, and purifiers. Hosts over 2,000 complete appliance assembly plants, 10,000 component suppliers, Bull Group global HQ (electrical sockets), Qinyuan water systems, and China precision miniature bearing base.
Best For
Prominent Commercial Districts & Streets
Zhouxiang Small Appliance Industrial Town
IndustrialGlobal Manufacturing Core for Electric Heaters & Steamers
Fuhai Heater & Dispenser Town
IndustrialMass Production Cluster for Electric Radiators & Water Coolers
Guanhaiwei Electrical Hardware & Bull Group HQ
IndustrialGlobal Benchmark for Extension Power Sockets & Wall Switches
Cidong High-Tech & Hangzhou Bay Smart Appliance Base
IndustrialAutomated Smart Home Appliance Megafactories & Geely EV Base
Wholesale Markets
Cixi International Home Appliance Sourcing Center
(慈溪市会展中心 / 慈溪家电博览城)Permanent sourcing and exhibition center showcasing the latest small appliance innovations from Cixi factories. Features hundreds of manufacturer pavilions displaying electric heaters, air fryers, water dispensers with full SASO, GCC, and CE/CB test certificates.
Zhouxiang Small Home Appliance & Parts Market
(周巷小家电电子配件市场)Wholesale hub connecting global buyers directly with Zhouxiang assembly plants and component vendors for heating elements, fan motors, thermostats, and plastic shells.
Industrial Zones
Bull Group Global Smart Electrical Headquarters Base
High SpecializationAsia Largest Electrical Power Strip, Wall Switch & Smart EV Charger Manufacturer
Qinyuan Water Treatment & Dispenser Manufacturing Base
High SpecializationCommercial & Household Water Dispensers, RO Water Purifiers & Filter Cartridges
Key Trade Fairs & Exhibitions
China (Cixi) International Home Appliance Expo
⚠️ Fair dates may vary. Always verify on official website before travel.
What can you import from this city?
Electric Space Heaters, Oil Radiators & Convection Heaters
home-appliancesWhy this city? Cixi manufactures over half of the world electric room heaters, offering unbeatable scale and certified export compliance.
Water Coolers, Commercial Dispensers & Purifiers
home-appliancesWhy this city? Premier supplier of heavy-duty compressor water coolers designed specifically for high-temperature Middle Eastern climates.
Electrical Power Strips, Universal Extension Cords & Wall Switches
electronicsWhy this city? Global leader in fire-retardant power extension cords and international socket adapters (UK, EU, US, Gulf plugs).
Logistics & Shipping Hubs
- Ningbo-Zhoushan Port (ميناء نينغبو العملاق - على بعد 45 دقيقة فقط بالشاحنات السريعة، الميناء المباشر لشحن الأجهزة)
- Shanghai Port (عبر جسر خليج هانغتشو البحري 36 كم في ساعتين)
Exceptional; Cixi factories are directly linked via multi-lane expressways to Ningbo-Zhoushan port, enabling rapid container turnarounds at lowest inland drayage rates.
- Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB - 60 دقيقة بالسيارة)
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport (HGH - 70 دقيقة عبر جسر خليج هانغتشو)
Fast air sample export through Ningbo NGB and Hangzhou HGH airports.
- Yuyao North Railway Station (余姚北站 - المحطة الرئيسية للقطار السريع الأقرب لسيشي وتشوشيانغ، 15 دقيقة بالتاكسي)
- Cixi Railway Station (محطة سيشي المستقبلية لخط نينغبو-شانغهاي السريع)
Business Traveler Guide
Mild and pleasant in Spring and Autumn, ideal for touring Zhouxiang and Fuhai appliance assembly lines.
- •Cixi Downtown: Near Hyatt Regency, exhibition center, and premium amenities.
- •Hangzhou Bay New Zone: Next to mega automated factories and Geely auto park.
Recommended Business Hotels
Hyatt Regency Cixi
Luxury 5-StarArea: Cixi Downtown, Beichuan Rd
💡 Top international luxury hotel in Cixi, executive business lounge, near Cixi Expo Center
Grand Skylight Hotel Cixi
Upscale Business 5-StarArea: New Commercial CBD, Cixi
💡 Spacious business suites, banquet halls, and central access to factory belts
Top Dining & Halal Options
Lanzhou Halal Beef Noodles Cixi
Halal VerifiedTraditional Halal Beef Noodles & Lamb
Qixing Rd, Cultural Commercial District, Cixi
👍 Fresh hand-pulled halal noodles, beef soup, and clean quick lunch
Oasis Xinjiang Halal Restaurant Cixi
Halal VerifiedXinjiang Halal BBQ & Roast Lamb
Hansheng Rd, Cixi City
👍 Charcoal grilled lamb skewers, Xinjiang pilaf, and business dinner
Top Tourist Attractions & Landmarks
Hangzhou Bay Trans-Oceanic Bridge
Engineering Wonder & Scenic Ocean Bridge36km mega cross-sea bridge connecting Cixi and Ningbo to Shanghai, featuring a sea-view observation tower.
Minghe Ancient Water Town
Historical 1,200-Year-Old Water TownAncient scenic lakeside town dating to the Tang Dynasty, renowned for traditional Chinese medicine heritage and waterside architecture.
Essential Services (SIM, Forex, Hospitals)
Cixi Export Home Appliance Testing Center
Accredited testing laboratory for electrical safety, energy efficiency, and SASO/GCC compliance certifications.
Cixi Media Gallery
