2 big suitcases can be a pain on even the best trains in China.

You'll just have to fight for space in the small luggage area or wedge them in behind the seats as suggested upthread. I second the vote on the porter, unless you enjoy carrying two suitcases up and down sets of stairs!

How long are you in staying in Yiwu? If not for too long, definitely better to keep the 2nd bag checked back in Shanghai, unless it is critical.


Also, Hangzhou could be a better base of operations than Shanghai, depending on where you are exactly in Yiwu