Quanzhou (Jinjiang)
(泉州（晋江）)The undisputed World Footwear & Sportswear Capital (Jinjiang produces 1 in every 5 athletic shoes in the world). Global headquarters of sportswear giants (Anta, Xtep, 361 Degrees, Peak), casual apparel capital in Shishi, world ceramic porcelain capital in Dehua, and historic starting point of the Maritime Silk Road home to China oldest stone mosque (Qingjing Mosque 1009 AD).
Best For
Prominent Commercial Districts & Streets
Jinjiang World Footwear Capital Hub
IndustrialGlobal #1 Sports Footwear Manufacturing, Soles & Textile Base
Chendai Town (China Shoe Materials Hub)
WholesaleJinjiang International Shoe & Textile City with thousands of sole & leather vendors
Shishi City (China Casual Apparel Capital)
WholesaleMajor Coastal Wholesale Market for Casual Outerwear, Jackets & Menswear
Dehua County (World Porcelain Capital)
IndustrialWorld Capital of Ceramic Porcelain: Blanc de Chine Tableware & Decorative Gifts
Fengze District & Ancient Maritime Silk Road Hub
Commercial OfficeAdministrative Core, UNESCO Maritime Silk Road Sites & Historic Qingjing Mosque
Wholesale Markets
Jinjiang International Shoe & Textile City
(晋江国际鞋纺城（亚太最大鞋材交易中心）)Asia largest trading center for footwear raw materials and technical sports textiles spanning 790,000 sqm. Supplies high-rebound EVA/rubber soles, Flyknit 3D mesh fabrics, microfiber leathers, TPU injection parts, and shoe lasting accessories directly from manufacturers.
Shishi International Garment City
(石狮服装城)One of China largest ready-made garment wholesale complexes covering 600,000 sqm across 8 pavilions. Renowned for casual outerwear, winter puffer jackets, windbreakers, trousers, and menswear.
China Dehua International Ceramic City
(中国茶具城 / 德化瓷艺城)Major wholesale and exhibition complex for white porcelain tableware, fine bone china, luxury tea/coffee sets, and ceramic home decor direct from Dehua kiln factories.
Industrial Zones
Anta Sports Global Headquarters & Smart Factory Base
High SpecializationGlobal HQ of Anta Sports (Owner of Fila, Salomon, Arc'teryx, Wilson), automated shoe molding & performance labs
Chendai Footwear OEM/ODM Industrial Mega Cluster
High SpecializationThousands of specialized shoe assembly, sole injection, and cutting factories powering global sneaker brands
Key Trade Fairs & Exhibitions
China (Jinjiang) International Footwear & Sports Industry Expo
⚠️ Fair dates may vary. Always verify on official website before travel.
Cross-Strait Textile & Garment Fair (Shishi)
⚠️ Fair dates may vary. Always verify on official website before travel.
What can you import from this city?
Athletic Shoes, Running Sneakers, Casual Trainers & Cleats
footwear-sneakersWhy this city? Jinjiang manufactures 20% of the world athletic shoes with a hyper-dense supply chain allowing complete shoe production in 15 days.
Winter Puffer Jackets, Windbreakers & Casual Streetwear
sportswear-apparelWhy this city? Shishi provides massive ready-to-ship inventories of weather-resistant jackets, hoodies, and streetwear.
Blanc de Chine White Porcelain Tableware & Ceramic Dinner Sets
ceramics-porcelainWhy this city? UNESCO World Ceramic Capital producing pure translucent white porcelain tableware for luxury hotel chains.
Logistics & Shipping Hubs
- Quanzhou Port (Shijing / Weitou Port Areas - ميناء كوانتشو للحاويات)
- Xiamen Port (الميناء العملاق المجاور الذي يشحن معظم حاويات جينجيانغ للعالم)
Extremely efficient container shipping; containers either load directly at Quanzhou Port or dray 45 minutes to Xiamen Port for global direct liner sailings.
- Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN - مطار جينجيانغ الدولي يقع وسط منطقة مصانع الأحذية)
- Xiamen Gaoqi Airport (XMN - 50 دقيقة بالسيارة أو القطار السريع)
Jinjiang Airport (JJN) is situated right inside the footwear zone for fast courier sample dispatch.
- Jinjiang Railway Station (晋江站 - الأقرب لمصانع الأحذية)
- Quanzhou Railway Station (泉州站 - المحطة الرئيسية لوسط المدينة)
- Quanzhou South Railway Station (泉州南站 - تخدم جينجيانغ وشيشي)
- Shishi Railway Station (石狮站)
Business Traveler Guide
Warm coastal weather year-round; spring and autumn are ideal for attending the Jinjiang Footwear Expo and touring factories.
- •Jinjiang Downtown: Preferred hub for footwear buyers, close to factories, Marco Polo Hotel, and airport.
- •Quanzhou Historic City: Near ancient Qingjing Mosque, UNESCO heritage temples, and luxury hotels.
Recommended Business Hotels
Marco Polo Jinjiang
Luxury 5-StarArea: Downtown Jinjiang
💡 The landmark hotel for international footwear traders, minutes from Jinjiang Airport and shoe material hubs
Hilton Quanzhou Riverside
Riverfront Luxury 5-StarArea: Jinjiang Riverfront, Quanzhou
💡 Spectacular river views, perfectly placed between downtown Quanzhou and Jinjiang shoe clusters
Quanzhou Hotel
Historic Business 5-StarArea: Zhuangyuan St, Historic Quanzhou
💡 Minutes from historic Qingjing Mosque and UNESCO heritage streetscapes
Top Dining & Halal Options
Qingjing Mosque Historic Halal Canteen
Halal VerifiedHistoric Muslim Halal Dining
Tumen St, Licheng District, Quanzhou
👍 Friday congregational prayers at 1009 AD stone mosque, certified halal mutton & beef meals
Al-Madina Arabic & Middle Eastern Halal Jinjiang
Halal VerifiedAuthentic Arabic & Middle Eastern Halal
Hebin Rd, near Marco Polo Hotel, Jinjiang
👍 Mixed grills, chicken mandi, hummus, and Arabic business dining
Xinjiang Oasis Halal Restaurant Jinjiang
Halal VerifiedXinjiang Uyghur Halal Kebabs & Pilaf
Qingmeng Rd, Jinjiang, Quanzhou
👍 Charcoal lamb skewers, fresh hot naan, and clean halal dining
Top Tourist Attractions & Landmarks
Qingjing Mosque (Oldest Stone Mosque in China, 1009 AD)
UNESCO World Heritage 1,000-Year-Old Islamic Stone MosqueBuilt in 1009 AD by Arab Muslim merchants on the Maritime Silk Road; features Damascus-inspired stone architecture and ancient Kufic Quranic stone inscriptions.
Kaiyuan Temple & Twin Stone Pagodas UNESCO Site
UNESCO World Heritage Ancient Buddhist LandmarkGrand 7th-century temple complex renowned for China tallest twin stone pagodas and sacred ancient banyan courtyards.
Essential Services (SIM, Forex, Hospitals)
National Footwear Quality Inspection & Supervision Center (Fujian)
Accredited testing laboratory conducting flex endurance, slip resistance, and chemical safety certifications for footwear exports.
Quanzhou (Jinjiang) Media Gallery
