Zhanxi Road Shoe Wholesale Market

Market Overview

Zhanxi Road is Guangzhou's premier shoe wholesale district. Stretching over a kilometer, this area is packed with specialized shoe malls catering to every type of footwear — from fashion heels to sports shoes, from leather dress shoes to casual sandals.

Key Facts:

• Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Price range: ¥30 – ¥300 per pair (wholesale)
• MOQ: Usually 6-12 pairs per style

Major Markets

1. Buyun Tiandi – The largest shoe mall. Women's fashion shoes on most floors.
2. Tianhe Shoe City – Good for men's dress shoes and casual wear.
3. International Shoe City – Mid-range, mixed styles.
4. Kowloon Shoe City – Budget options, sports shoes.

Getting There

• Metro: Line 2 or Line 5, Guangzhou Railway Station. Walk west 10 minutes.
• The area is just west of the main train station, near the clothing wholesale district.

Buying Tips

1. Know your sizes. Chinese sizes differ from US/EU. Bring a conversion chart.
2. Check quality carefully. Glue marks, stitching, and material quality vary widely.
3. Most shops are wholesale only. Some will sell single pairs as "samples."
4. Custom orders available. Many shops work with factories for custom designs with MOQ 50-100 pairs.