Where is the cheapest shopping in China, where to go shopping? Consider the best places for walking around markets and shops, book hotels nearby and select a voucher.
China is a country rich not only in its centuries-old culture, but also for some time now has been famous for quality goods at affordable prices. Therefore, in recent years, tours to China have become widespread for shopping in shops of cheap but high-quality household appliances, textiles, clothes and shoes with good discounts. For this, large shopping centers and whole market pavilions are provided for both wholesale and retail buyers.
That is why China has been attracting tourists for many years not only to admire the beauty of local architecture and color of culture, but also to enjoy a good and high-quality vacation with shopping trips.
Recently, shopping tours to China from Moscow have become popular, which are sold out in the autumn season several months in advance. Let's find out the best places to go to spend your money.
Frequent wholesale buyers already know where cheap shopping is in China. However, it will be quite difficult for beginners to understand the variety of markets and shops.
For those who are interested in places where you can shop well, tour operators prepare a route through the main retail outlets. A Russian-speaking guide will help you understand the intricacies of Chinese trade. And yet, with large volumes of purchases, use the services of trusted specialists who do not have income from the interested party, such people can be found on the recommendations of experienced tourists or on the forums.
One has only to choose a city that is more suitable to meet the needs of a particular buyer. The most popular cities where you can buy well and cheaply are Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
If you like to go to the markets and bargain, then we consider a trip to Manchuria, but be prepared that prices may even be higher, and sellers are negatively disposed, this trend has been felt here for several years.
The leader in the number of markets, shopping malls, pavilions, centers and just shops is Beijing... Here you will find food, antiques, textiles with Chinese embroidery, the famous Chinese porcelain, in which Chinese tea is brewed.
The most famous markets in Beijing:
- Pearl, which is famous for its huge selection of pearls, jade and other jewelry. In addition to stones, you can buy electronics, accessories, flowers and other little things here.
- The market rich in textiles is called Silkov... Most of the merchandise is made of Chinese silk (with embroidery, decoration, etc.). There is also a huge selection of goods from other fabrics at affordable prices.
- Yabaolu - one of the streets of Beijing, where the market for Russians is located. Even many of the signs here are written in Russian.
- Streets Wangfujing and Xidan the most populated with boutiques, small shops, shopping malls, gift shops and supermarkets.
- And the street Qianmen Dajie - one of the longest in terms of the number of outlets.
In addition to shopping, Beijing is rich in monumental architecture. Many tourists come here to see the famous Chinese Wall. Therefore, in your free time, it is also worth visiting several historical sites of the oldest city.
As for other cities, it is worth mentioning that, for example Shanghai rich in jewelry, branded clothing and appliances. There are many souvenirs here. Shanghai is one of those cities that combine huge shopping centers and beautiful high-rise buildings of modern architecture. You can also go Guangzhou, which is popular for leather goods, furniture, clothing and footwear. Or go straight to shopaholic paradise - Hong Kongin which the goods are tax-free.
When is the best time to go on a shopping tour?
In addition to the fact that prices for goods in China are much lower than in other countries, there are also certain time periods when discounts are especially large.
Typically, entrepreneurs start big sales from around the Russian New Year to the Chinese New Year, and in the second half of the summer.
There is also an opportunity to get discounts on dates dedicated to special holidays: Chinese New Year, Date of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Workers' Day, Autumn Festival. Although discounts here reach 75-90%, there are still restrictions on the purchase amount. But this does not upset the lucky ones in such a period. Therefore, it is worthwhile to think carefully about the dates of travel on shopping tours to China.
In order not to guess where to go shopping in China, it is better to take a ready-made tour to the most popular shopping outlets in the country. It should be noted that the prices for tours to Beijing from Moscow and other cities will depend on the number of places declared in the itinerary, as well as on the city and the hotel for accommodation.
These can be separate tours to one city or with a visit and accommodation in one tour in several cities. Usually, tour operators take into account a two-way flight, accommodation, visas and insurance. Prices for housing, as well as flights, can significantly affect the cost.
For example, if you calculate the prices for shopping tours to Beijing from Moscow, then on average a trip for a week here can be about $ 690-710.
While the cost of shopping tours in Guangzhou will cost an average of about $ 450-500. In addition, it is worth considering that all purchases are made for an additional payment, which is not included in the tour price.
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Hotels in Beijing close to shops
All famous shopping tours were initially thought out with accommodation in hotels, which are located within walking distance to shopping centers. For example, a Tour for two to Beijing can cost 115,779 rubles if you stay at the five-star Crowne Plaza Beijing located in the city center.
The main advantage of the hotel is its location on one of the most shopping streets in the city - Wangfujing. Within walking distance from the hotel are not only numerous retail outlets, but also local attractions: the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
The prices will be slightly lower for hotels of lesser stars. A tour for a week at the Howard Johnson Paragon Hotel (4 stars) in Beijing after New Year's days can cost about 99879 thousand rubles.
And Holiday Inn Express Temple Of Heaven (3 stars) will cost 101,881 thousand rubles for the same period. It is worth clarifying that the price of a shopping tour to China already includes a flight, hotel accommodation with the selected type of food and a transfer with medical insurance. All other necessary components: visa, fuel surcharge are paid additionally.
And also, depending on the proximity to the New Year holidays, the price rises significantly.
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Hotels in Guangzhou close to shops
Guangzhou is the city through which the Silk Road originated. Since ancient times, it has been famous for its light industry products. Therefore, this is one of those places where you can buy clothes, shoes, ceramics, exotic seafood, herbal teas or appliances at a bargain price. For an overnight stay, you can find both very budget hotels and high quality hotels.
For example, an overnight stay in one of the most budget hotels Paco Business Hotel 3 *, located near shopping centers, can cost $ 64.
Elan Hotel 3 * - for $ 71 per day is suitable for those who wish to shop around at clothing markets.
One of the hotels of a higher level and an average price category - Hotel Royal Garden 4 * is located not far from the Pazhoucomplex exhibition center. The hotel is convenient for its location and service.
For those who want to use the service of a 5 * hotel at an average price, the inexpensive Grand Royal Hotel 5 *, which is relatively close to Pazhoucomplex, is suitable.The cost of the room per day will be released here at $ 101.
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A trip to China for a product is an abundance and variety of goods. It will be useful for those who prefer a practical shopping trip. In addition to the opportunity to make purchases, in your free time you can visit the memorable and picturesque places for which this amazing country is famous.
The main thing to remember is that for a fruitful shopping it is important:
- good mood,
- knowledge of at least a couple of phrases in Chinese, this can dispose sellers,
- and also know what is needed first of all, so as not to buy unnecessary or unnecessary,
- and also not to buy right away, but to take a closer look and bargain.
Knowing the basic rules, you can easily reduce the cost of a purchase by five or even ten times!
Self-drive shopping trip to China
And of course, you cannot bypass tourists who are used to saving money, but not time, when planning a trip on their own (searching for available rooms, searching for shops, ordering a transfer from the airport, etc.).
We have posted all the useful information about the country, prices, and tips in a separate section about holidays in China.
