Popular Chinese Internet sites. Chinese stores are analogs of aliexpress. Advantages and benefits of doing business with Chinese manufacturers
Good afternoon, dear readers. Consider a topic such as online shopping in China. Moreover, where there is free delivery, plus the reliability and convenience of all processes. There are a lot of online stores, especially with Chinese products. But choosing good stores is hard. Unfortunately, there are cases when people chase after cheapness and end up with money.
This post will be useful especially for beginners who do not know where to start, are afraid, and so on. We will present you a selection of the best online stores in China.
Do not forget that this article is relevant at the time of the article's release and in the near future. As far as possible, we will update the list. Although large giants are presented below, which are difficult to move, but in our time everything is possible))) And so, let's go:
That's all for me. Of course, online shopping in China is not limited to this list. There are a great many of them. By the way, if you know reliable online stores in China, write in the comments, we will help each other to make not only profitable, but also safe shopping... Goodbye to everyone.
Best internet shops in China with free shipping in Russia. updated: September 26, 2018 by: Pavel Subbotin
June 18, 2015 at Russian market another large Chinese retailer came - the JD.com online store. This company is the second in terms of trading volume after Alibaba Group, which owns the famous AliExpress and Taobao. JD.com has launched a Russian-language website and is ready to fight for buyers with sites that have been operating in the post-Soviet space for a long time.
We studied Asian online stores, read customer reviews about them and made the top of the best ones. The list is not ranked - it's just a dozen sites with the best assortment, service and prices. If you want, arrange the sites in descending order in the comments yourself.
AliExpress
It is the largest trading platform in China. A kind of wholesale and retail online hypermarket, where thousands of sellers and hundreds of thousands of goods are gathered. AliExpress is often compared to eBay: you can buy individually or in lots, you can buy immediately or participate in an auction, and the conditions and quality depend on the specific seller. Only AliExpress does not sell used items.
AliExpress has a Russified version of the site (not to be confused with product descriptions by sellers), where prices are displayed in rubles. Mobile applications have been released for more convenient and efficient shopping.
Another plus is the ability to communicate directly with sellers and a buyer protection system. The seller receives money only when the buyer confirms receipt of the goods. Thanks to disputes, it is possible to return what was spent or receive other compensation in the event of marriage or unfair trade.
There are many payment methods: from bank cards to electronic payment systems. Shipping is generally free. But that depends on the seller. On AliExpress, various sales are constantly held, as well as operate.
AliExpress is focused on foreign market, and this is its main difference from another subsidiary of the Alibaba Group - Taobao.com... Taobao also has a huge range of products, from paper clips to computers. But in order to register on a website which, by the way, is completely in Chinese, you need to have a working Chinese phone number. In addition, you can only pay for purchases with cards issued in China. In other words, in order to buy something on Tao, residents of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and other countries have to resort to the services of intermediaries. Fortunately, there are plenty of them: Mistertao.com, Kupinatao.com, and so on.
Banggood
Accessories for gadgets, phones, Appliances, household goods, clothing, jewelry, bags, cosmetics - what is there not in this multi-product online store. More than 30 thousand positions in total.
Banggood launched in 2004, headquartered in Guangzhou. The store has several warehouses in China, USA and UK.
Users note the adequacy of prices, as well as good service... That's it Vkontakte community", where you can get an answer to your question in Russian (the site is also translated). For those who find it more convenient to shop through a phone or tablet, there are apps for iOS and Android.
Bank cards, PayPal, Yandex.Money, QIWI or WebMoney are accepted for payment. Shipping is free by default, but you can choose EMS. The tracking number for parcels is relatively inexpensive at $ 1.7, and for orders over $ 25, it is given out for free.
BuyInCoins
“Buy for a penny” is the literal translation of the name of this online store. It's really cheap there. Especially when you consider the free international shipping (only out of luck Africa, Italy and India).
They sell accessories for computers and phones, goods for sports and home comfort, as well as cosmetics, jewelry and various beauty gadgets. It's not for nothing that girls love BuyInCoins.
The resource interface is adapted for Russian-speaking users. There are groups in social networks " In contact with"And" Odnoklassniki ", through which it is convenient to track discounts and promotional codes.
Transactions for unregistered users are carried out only through PayPal. After logging in, you can simply use QIWI cards or wallet. Free shipping by China Post, Hong Kong Post or Malaysia Post. For those who want to receive a parcel quickly - EMS costing from $ 20. The tracking code costs $ 1.90, but if the order amount exceeds $ 30, then you do not need to pay extra.
Gearbest
An online store offering mainly electronics. Chinese phones, tablets, computer components, USB devices - there is plenty of this stuff out there. But not without clothes, accessories, cosmetics and household items.
The store has been operating since 2014. The respect of users has earned due to low prices and fast delivery.
Payments are accepted through bank cards and payment PayPal... Regular delivery without a tracking code is free, but you will have to pay a little extra for speed and special care of the package.
DealExtreme - DX
This popular online store was called DealExtreme.com until 2012. But after the redesign and other internal transformations, it received a shorter and more sonorous name - DX.com.
The site contains various categories: "Clothes", "Beauty", "Home", "Hobby" and so on. But among Russian-speaking users, DX.com has an unspoken reputation as a gadgets and electronics store. There are really a lot of them. Moreover, you can buy both ordinary Chinese trinkets and some branded items.
On the site, you can turn on the Russian language and switch the currency to rubles. Payment by Visa and MasterCard, as well as through PayPal and WebMoney. Delivery by China post is free, EMS - from $ 15 (express delivery can be selected only if the order amount exceeds $ 30). The tracking code is free if you buy for $ 15 or more.
As elsewhere, there are discounts, promotional codes and an affiliate program.
DinoDirect
Chinese online store with free worldwide shipping and a funny dinosaur logo. Buyers note the high quality of the goods. In addition, sellers never forget to include small gifts, samples, coupons and other amenities in the package. But the pricing policy differs from other sites in a big way. Also worth noting is the English-speaking, but responsive and competent support, working 24/7.
For Russian-speaking users, the resource is practically not adapted: minimal translation from using google and display of prices in rubles.
But the assortment is simply huge: about two million products, from devices to wedding dresses. There are products of both Chinese manufacturers and products of world brands (Lenovo, Toshiba, Dell and others).
DinoDirect has its own buyers club. Regular customers are charged bonus points, provide discounts on express delivery and test items, and give various gifts. In addition, the site has regular sales.
FocalPrice
More than 70 thousand product names, almost 100 different categories, seven years of experience - all this is the FocalPrice online store. In the Russian-language version of the site, the assortment seems to be more modest than on other sites (oh god, there are no clothes and cosmetics there!). But the prices are pleasantly surprising. There is even a "Everything for $ 2" section. There are many knickknacks that you want to add to the basket in batches.
By the way, about the Russian version. Unlike many competitors, FocalPrice translates everything, right down to the product description. And not bad, almost without errors.
Payment bank cards as well as through PayPal and WebMoney. Shipping is either free via China Post or EMS. In this case, delivery to the addresses of intermediaries and splitting the order into several parcels is possible.
You can get a discount by using a promo code or by joining an affiliate program.
LightInTheBox
A large Asian Internet hypermarket where you can buy various equipment, clothes, shoes, interior items and other things. There are over a million titles in total, which are updated daily.
The site supports several dozen languages and currencies, including Russian and rubles. The multilingual support service also pleases: you can ask questions and get answers in Russian.
For a more comfortable shopping, you can use mobile applications.
Prices will seem high to lovers of freebies. But the descriptions of goods and high-quality photographs are pleasing. LightInTheBox warehouses are located in the US and Europe, and shipping is chargeable. Its cost depends on the region. There are often discounts on delivery, as well as on goods. Only PayPal is accepted for payment.
LightInTheBox has a "little brother" - MiniInThebox, also well established in the market. They have a common owner and a very similar interface. The difference is in the assortment and the fact that the latter has free shipping to the CIS countries.
TinyDeal
This is a Hong Kong online store that opened in 2007. In terms of the number of products, it is one of the five best Asian retailers. Gadgets, clothes, jewelry, household goods - the choice is huge.
The store's website is Russified, prices can be displayed in rubles. TinyDeal is integrating more and more into the post-Soviet space every year: it works with Russian payment systems("Yandex.Money", WebMoney, QIWI) and bank cards, actively leads groups in social networks " In contact with"And" Classmates ". There are also mobile applications.
Free shipping. But you can choose the express method, where you will have to pay extra for speed from $ 10 to $ 40, depending on weight and dimensions. The parcel tracker is free if the item is over $ 33.
From time to time, promotions are held, and bonus points are awarded to affiliate users.
TomTop
It is an online store founded in 2004 and two years later, an award-winning Alibaba Gold Supplier. On the site, you can choose Russian and set prices in rubles - it’s easier to search for what you need.
The selection of products is impressive: mobile phones, tablets, clothes, shoes, toys, sporting goods, fishing tackle and much more. TomTop has several warehouses in China, Germany, UK and USA.
The prices are very affordable. There is a section where products can be sorted within certain limits: up to $ 0.99, up to $ 1.99, up to $ 2.99, and so on. There are also sales, various promotions are regularly held. There is an affiliate program and dropshipping.
Payment is made through PayPal, and tracking codes are paid only. Express delivery is via DHL and is provided on the condition that the item is in stock in the UK.
It is impossible to fit all retailers into one, even a very large top. For your convenience and in order not to offend other noteworthy marketplaces, we have collected popular Asian online stores in a pivot table.
| Shop | Range: 1. Gadgets and electronics. 2. Clothes, jewelry and cosmetics. 3. Home and hobbies. |
Free shipping | Payment: 1. Bank cards. 2. PayPal. 3. WebMoney or Yandex.Money. |
Availability of a mobile application | Russian language |
| AliExpress | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | + | + |
| Aurabuy | 1, 3 | – | 1, 2 | – | – |
| Banggood | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | + | + |
| Bestofferbuy | 1, 2, 3 | + | 2 | – | – |
| BuyInCoins | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | – | + |
| BuySku | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | – | – |
| ChinaBuye | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | + | + |
| Chinavasion | 1, 3 | – | 1, 2 | – | + |
| Clothing-Dropship | 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | – | + |
| Сolor-shopping | 2 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Cosme-de.com | 2 | + | 1, 2 | – | – |
| DealExtreme | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | + | + |
| DinoDirect | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | + | + |
| Eachbuyer | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | – | + |
| eForchina | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | – | – |
| Everbuying | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | – | – |
| FocalPrice | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | + | + |
| Gearbest | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | – | – |
| JD.com | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1,2 | + | + |
| Jollychic | 2 | – | 1, 2 | + | – |
| Jollyhome | 3 | – | 1, 2 | – | – |
On June 18, 2015, another large Chinese retailer, the JD.com online store, entered the Russian market. This company is the second in terms of trading volume after Alibaba Group, which owns the famous AliExpress and Taobao. JD.com has launched a Russian-language website and is ready to fight for buyers with sites that have been operating in the post-Soviet space for a long time.
We studied Asian online stores, read customer reviews about them and made the top of the best ones. The list is not ranked - it's just a dozen sites with the best assortment, service and prices. If you want, arrange the sites in descending order in the comments yourself.
AliExpress
It is the largest trading platform in China. A kind of wholesale and retail online hypermarket, where thousands of sellers and hundreds of thousands of goods are gathered. AliExpress is often compared to eBay: you can buy individually or in lots, you can buy immediately or participate in an auction, and the conditions and quality depend on the specific seller. Only AliExpress does not sell used items.
AliExpress has a Russified version of the site (not to be confused with product descriptions by sellers), where prices are displayed in rubles. Mobile applications have been released for more convenient and efficient shopping.
Another plus is the ability to communicate directly with sellers and a buyer protection system. The seller receives money only when the buyer confirms receipt of the goods. Thanks to disputes, it is possible to return what was spent or receive other compensation in the event of marriage or unfair trade.
There are many payment methods: from bank cards to electronic payment systems. Shipping is generally free. But that depends on the seller. On AliExpress, various sales are constantly held, as well as operate.
AliExpress is focused on the external market, and this is its main difference from another subsidiary of the Alibaba Group - Taobao.com... Taobao also has a huge range of products, from paper clips to computers. But in order to register on a website which, by the way, is completely in Chinese, you need to have a working Chinese phone number. In addition, you can only pay for purchases with cards issued in China. In other words, in order to buy something on Tao, residents of Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and other countries have to resort to the services of intermediaries. Fortunately, there are plenty of them: Mistertao.com, Kupinatao.com, and so on.
Banggood
Accessories for gadgets, telephones, household appliances, household goods, clothing, jewelry, bags, cosmetics - what is there in this multichannel online store. More than 30 thousand positions in total.
Banggood launched in 2004, headquartered in Guangzhou. The store has several warehouses in China, USA and UK.
Users note the adequacy of prices, as well as good service. That's it Vkontakte community", where you can get an answer to your question in Russian (the site is also translated). For those who find it more convenient to shop through a phone or tablet, there are apps for iOS and Android.
Bank cards, PayPal, Yandex.Money, QIWI or WebMoney are accepted for payment. Shipping is free by default, but you can choose EMS. The tracking number for parcels is relatively inexpensive at $ 1.7, and for orders over $ 25, it is given out for free.
BuyInCoins
“Buy for a penny” is the literal translation of the name of this online store. It's really cheap there. Especially when you consider the free international shipping (only out of luck Africa, Italy and India).
They sell accessories for computers and phones, goods for sports and home comfort, as well as cosmetics, jewelry and various beauty gadgets. It's not for nothing that girls love BuyInCoins.
The resource interface is adapted for Russian-speaking users. There are groups in social networks " In contact with"And" Odnoklassniki ", through which it is convenient to track discounts and promotional codes.
Transactions for unregistered users are carried out only through PayPal. After logging in, you can simply use QIWI cards or wallet. Free shipping by China Post, Hong Kong Post or Malaysia Post. For those who want to receive a parcel quickly - EMS costing from $ 20. The tracking code costs $ 1.90, but if the order amount exceeds $ 30, then you do not need to pay extra.
Gearbest
An online store offering mainly electronics. Chinese phones, tablets, computer components, USB devices - there is plenty of this stuff out there. But not without clothes, accessories, cosmetics and household items.
The store has been operating since 2014. The respect of users has earned due to low prices and fast delivery.
Payments are accepted through bank cards and PayPal. Regular delivery without a tracking code is free, but you will have to pay a little extra for speed and special care of the package.
DealExtreme - DX
This popular online store was called DealExtreme.com until 2012. But after the redesign and other internal transformations, it received a shorter and more sonorous name - DX.com.
The site contains various categories: "Clothes", "Beauty", "Home", "Hobby" and so on. But among Russian-speaking users, DX.com has an unspoken reputation as a gadgets and electronics store. There are really a lot of them. Moreover, you can buy both ordinary Chinese trinkets and some branded items.
On the site, you can turn on the Russian language and switch the currency to rubles. Payment by Visa and MasterCard, as well as through PayPal and WebMoney. Delivery by China post is free, EMS - from $ 15 (express delivery can be selected only if the order amount exceeds $ 30). The tracking code is free if you buy for $ 15 or more.
As elsewhere, there are discounts, promotional codes and an affiliate program.
DinoDirect
Chinese online store with free worldwide shipping and a funny dinosaur logo. Buyers note the high quality of the goods. In addition, sellers never forget to include small gifts, samples, coupons and other amenities in the package. But the pricing policy differs from other sites in a big way. Also worth noting is the English-speaking, but responsive and competent support, working 24/7.
For Russian-speaking users, the resource is practically not adapted: minimal translation using Google and displaying prices in rubles.
But the assortment is simply huge: about two million products, from devices to wedding dresses. There are products of both Chinese manufacturers and products of world brands (Lenovo, Toshiba, Dell and others).
DinoDirect has its own buyers club. Loyal customers are awarded bonus points, discounts on express delivery and goods for testing, and various gifts. In addition, the site has regular sales.
FocalPrice
More than 70 thousand product names, almost 100 different categories, seven years of experience - all this is the FocalPrice online store. In the Russian-language version of the site, the assortment seems to be more modest than on other sites (oh god, there are no clothes and cosmetics there!). But the prices are pleasantly surprising. There is even a "Everything for $ 2" section. There are many knickknacks that you want to add to the basket in batches.
By the way, about the Russian version. Unlike many competitors, FocalPrice translates everything, right down to the product description. And not bad, almost without errors.
Payment by bank cards, as well as through PayPal and WebMoney. Shipping is either free via China Post or EMS. In this case, delivery to the addresses of intermediaries and splitting the order into several parcels is possible.
You can get a discount by using a promo code or by joining an affiliate program.
LightInTheBox
A large Asian Internet hypermarket where you can buy various equipment, clothes, shoes, interior items and other things. There are over a million titles in total, which are updated daily.
The site supports several dozen languages and currencies, including Russian and rubles. The multilingual support service also pleases: you can ask questions and get answers in Russian.
For a more comfortable shopping, you can use mobile applications.
Prices will seem high to lovers of freebies. But the descriptions of goods and high-quality photographs are pleasing. LightInTheBox warehouses are located in the US and Europe, and shipping is chargeable. Its cost depends on the region. There are often discounts on delivery, as well as on goods. Only PayPal is accepted for payment.
LightInTheBox has a "little brother" - MiniInThebox, also well established in the market. They have a common owner and a very similar interface. The difference is in the assortment and the fact that the latter has free shipping to the CIS countries.
TinyDeal
This is a Hong Kong online store that opened in 2007. In terms of the number of products, it is one of the five best Asian retailers. Gadgets, clothes, jewelry, household goods - the choice is huge.
The store's website is Russified, prices can be displayed in rubles. TinyDeal is integrating more and more into the post-Soviet space every year: it works with Russian payment systems (Yandex.Money, WebMoney, QIWI) and bank cards, and actively leads groups in social networks. In contact with"And" Classmates ". There are also mobile applications.
Free shipping. But you can choose the express method, where you will have to pay extra for speed from $ 10 to $ 40, depending on weight and dimensions. The parcel tracker is free if the item is over $ 33.
From time to time, promotions are held, and bonus points are awarded to affiliate users.
TomTop
It is an online store founded in 2004 and two years later, an award-winning Alibaba Gold Supplier. On the site, you can choose Russian and set prices in rubles - it’s easier to search for what you need.
The selection of products is impressive: mobile phones, tablets, clothing, shoes, toys, sporting goods, fishing tackle and much more. TomTop has several warehouses in China, Germany, UK and USA.
The prices are very affordable. There is a section where products can be sorted within certain limits: up to $ 0.99, up to $ 1.99, up to $ 2.99, and so on. There are also sales, various promotions are regularly held. There is an affiliate program and dropshipping.
Payment is made through PayPal, and tracking codes are paid only. Express delivery is via DHL and is provided on the condition that the item is in stock in the UK.
It is impossible to fit all retailers into one, even a very large top. For your convenience and in order not to offend other noteworthy marketplaces, we have collected popular Asian online stores in a pivot table.
| Shop | Range: 1. Gadgets and electronics. 2. Clothes, jewelry and cosmetics. 3. Home and hobbies. |
Free shipping | Payment: 1. Bank cards. 2. PayPal. 3. WebMoney or Yandex.Money. |
Availability of a mobile application | Russian language |
| AliExpress | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | + | + |
| Aurabuy | 1, 3 | – | 1, 2 | – | – |
| Banggood | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | + | + |
| Bestofferbuy | 1, 2, 3 | + | 2 | – | – |
| BuyInCoins | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | – | + |
| BuySku | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | – | – |
| ChinaBuye | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | + | + |
| Chinavasion | 1, 3 | – | 1, 2 | – | + |
| Clothing-Dropship | 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | – | + |
| Сolor-shopping | 2 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Cosme-de.com | 2 | + | 1, 2 | – | – |
| DealExtreme | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | + | + |
| DinoDirect | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | + | + |
| Eachbuyer | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | – | + |
| eForchina | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | – | – |
| Everbuying | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | – | – |
| FocalPrice | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2, 3 | + | + |
| Gearbest | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1, 2 | – | – |
| JD.com | 1, 2, 3 | + | 1,2 | + | + |
| Jollychic | 2 | – | 1, 2 | + | – |
| Jollyhome | 3 | – | 1, 2 | – | – |
Taobao.com is Asia's largest marketplace. Created by the Alibaba Group to facilitate transactions between individual consumers and wide range sellers. Assortment - all products manufactured in China.
Taobao - 淘QL (from Chinese táobăowăng, táo - in this case"search", băo - "treasure", wăng - in this case "system")
In 2005, just two years after opening, Taobao became the undisputed leader in Internet commerce in China. As a result, in 2006, eBay decided to stop its activities in China. Taobao currently accounts for about 80% of the online sales market with about 370 million registered users.
In Russia, other Asian trading platforms are more famous - aliexpress (a retail direction with an official website in Russian aliexpress.com) and focused on a wholesale buyer alibaba (an official website alibaba.com).
Alibaba.com provides an opportunity not only to wholesale goods from China, but also to register as a Russian supplier for wholesale in China.
In addition to these sites, Alibaba Group in 2010 introduced a platform (a division of Taobao) with goods produced in China for global brands, only from trusted sellers - www.tmall.com There are more than 70 thousand official stores from domestic and international brands, including Xiaomi, Ray-Ban, P&G, Adidas, GAP, Samsung and many others, which offer genuine branded products much cheaper than in regular stores.
How to buy from Chinese sites
Express China works with all of the listed sites - we buy from the official taobao website, negotiate with sellers on Chinese(the company's office is located in the center of Guangzhou), we check the goods for compliance with the declared quality and send them to you.Delivery from China is the main direction of our activity. The total turnover of goods transported by us from China has reached 200,000 (two hundred thousand) tons per year. Our experience in cargo transportation from China allows us to confidently say that our regular customers do not even think about any difficulties and problems at this stage, which is important when working with China.
Buying goods on taobao with Express China is cost-effective, reliable and prompt
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During perestroika and post-perestroika times, Chinese goods were considered synonymous with poor quality. Many of them crumbled or crawled at the seams literally five minutes after purchase. At the same time, many arts and crafts were very popular and welcome gifts. In recent years, anyone can go to either using the services of a travel agency, or on their own. And, of course, the question of what can be bought in.
What to buy in China and what should you look for when buying? When writing the article, I relied on my experience and the experience of my parents - at work, we often and for a long time have to visit.
I talked about where to shop and how to bargain in the article. If you have not read it, I recommend that you also familiarize yourself with it.
There are quite a few electronic products produced in China. These can be either well-known brands or their own brands. There are relatively inexpensive high-end products, but you can also buy low-quality counterfeits.
In China, you should buy all the little things: headphones, microphones. All sorts of " spy things», Such as pens with a small video camera or voice recorder. Be sure to check the legislation of your country: is it possible to have such products for personal use. From personal experience, it seems that it is better to buy in stores with a fixed price - it will come out cheaper.
I have been using a car recorder bought in China for a long time. Small, handy, it is irreplaceable in the car, and easily fits into my bag when I leave my car in the parking lot. The small fan, which is inserted at one end into the USB port of the computer, turned out to be indispensable. It is a pleasure to work with him on hot days. Depending on the quantity, such fans cost about 20-30 yuan (in rubles, multiply by 5, i.e. about 100-150 rubles). Also in China, a large number of batteries for phones and cameras, as well as chargers to them. If possible, give preference to products made in Taiwan.
Many of my students actively use Chinese phones purchased during an internship in China. According to my observations, now it is more profitable to buy them from us - in recent years, prices in the Celestial Empire have increased significantly. If you decide to buy a computer, then it is better to do it all the same in Russia. You also need to be more careful with the purchase of Chinese Apple products - there may be a fake. But in Hong Kong, you can buy fearlessly - at least that's what our Chinese friends say.
In Beijing, you can buy good electronics on the market Hongqiao-shichang红桥 市场 (Pearl Market; at the east exit) and on the street Yabao-lu雅QL 路, where many sellers speak Russian, as well as in the electronics market.
In general, when buying electronics, it is better to check all goods on the spot so that later there are no unpleasant surprises. You also need to keep in mind that at Russian airports, passengers on Chinese flights pass through the "red" corridor.
Watch
In China, they sell very nice watch, including well-known brands (we will not discuss the issue of fakes). On average, the cost of a women's watch is about 40 yuan, and a men's watch is about 50 yuan. High-end watches from famous Chinese brands can be purchased for around 800 yuan and up. When buying, you can try on the watch and, if necessary, the bracelet will be shortened immediately. Sometimes sellers demand additional money for a battery - don't give it, it is already included in the price.
Pearls and jewelry
Fine pearls can be bought in China. However, there is also a great risk of running into a fake. The shops usually sell pearls grown on special plantations. Different colors of pearls - pink, cream, bronze, silver, gray, purple, black - are obtained by adding special dyes to mollusk baths.
Among the fakes of pearls, the following types can be distinguished:
- plastic,
- blank balls are coated with a special varnish imitating pearls,
- mother-of-pearl from shells is applied to the blanks.
Pearl beads are often sold without a clasp - you can choose a clasp on the spot. In your presence, the seller or assistant will throw the pearls onto another thread, often knots are tied between the pearls. It is worth making sure that the thread and knots are not coarse.
When buying pearls - bargaining, bargaining and bargaining again. The average price of a string of pearls is about RMB 50. Initially, the price may be around 300 yuan or more. The larger the pearls, the more expensive the beads are. Look carefully at the pearls - they should be sorted, about the same size and quality, shine; there should be no matte spots, dots, dents.
In Chinese markets, which look more like modern shopping centers, you can buy certified pearls in boutique shops. As a rule, the price for it will be higher.
Along with a pearl string, you should also buy pearl earrings. You can separately choose a pearl and a metal base, from which ready-made earrings will be made right there. The cost of earrings is 150-200 yuan, this price can be significantly reduced by bargaining. Typically, the pearl is attached to the base with glue. Make sure that the glue holds it tightly - I have had a couple of times that the pearl flew off, however, right into my hand.
Before buying, it is better to carefully study the question of how to choose high-quality pearls and distinguish them from a fake.
Even in China, very nice silver items are sold - various chains, necklaces, pendants. The average cost of a silver chain is around RMB 20.
Nephritis
In recent years, prices for many good products in China are starting to rise, which is associated with the rise in the standard of living of the Chinese. Therefore, it will be more profitable to buy many products from us. they come in large batches from the factory. But the choice, of course, will be much less.
Paintings
Chinese painting has long been very popular in Europe. Pictures bring an oriental flavor to the house, decorate the dwelling. In China, you can find any - on paper and on silk, drawn and embroidered, in various genres - "mountains and waters", "flowers and insects", etc., and good wishes. The prices are very different. The main thing is not to be led by the seller's persuasion that this is a unique work of art.
Art objects, paintings can be bought in parks. Often a calligrapher will write an exquisite lettering right in front of you. Many interesting works of calligraphy and painting can be found at the monasteries.
Tea
Tea is another product that is traditionally imported from China. When you buy Chinese tea, you can try it - the seller will be happy to brew you several types of teas, explain the peculiarities of its preparation - it's free. The tea shop must have a refrigerator where green tea is stored. Typically, tea is packaged in packages of 500 grams (1 jin), in tourist places there are packages of 100 grams.
Teas are different: green, floral, white, red (black), pu-erh, oolong, fruit, various mixtures. Many of them are good for your health. You can find out more in the article. But it is better not to buy tea with ginseng - it is no longer found in nature in China, it is grown artificially, with the addition of a large amount of fertilizers, including pesticides.
Tea is usually packaged in beautiful and stylish boxes, especially expensive varieties. Tea prices vary greatly, there are varieties that cost several thousand, or even tens of thousands of yuan or more. Tea should be young, up to a year, but pu-erh - the older the better.
By the way, it is not necessary to buy Chinese tea directly from China. As the experience of my family has shown, you can buy wonderful tea at a lower price through online shopping. Read about how to do it correctly in articles and.
Furniture
In China, you can buy a beautiful one. There are quite a few intermediary firms with Russian-speaking employees who will help you choose and place an order. It is transported to Russia in containers by rail.
Food
Of course, not all of the food sold in China can be brought home. However, there is something worth buying for yourself as a gift.
A package of muer (tree ears) mushroom costs about 18-20 yuan. Muer is not only a delicious mushroom, but also a medicinal one, helps with some diseases. You can read more about it on my blog "Moscow Region" in the article "Black tree mushroom muer (" tree ears ", or" Judas ear ")".
Chinese beer is delicious. But do not take too strong. Local wines are also good. But we didn't like the French ones sold there. And of course, be sure to buy maotai and .
It is also worth bringing dried fruits, biscuits, brown cane sugar, stone sugar.
Before transporting food, be sure to read the transportation rules.
Medicines and cosmetics
In China, you can buy very good medicines made according to traditional recipes. I will name just a few: ointment 999 (cooling, for insect bites, burns), tiger balm, red oil, crayons for the common cold, plasters, ginkgo biloba tablets, etc.
We really like Chinese shampoos, herbal creams, and also face masks.
Again, before buying it all in large quantities, read the customs and transportation rules. For example, it is prohibited to carry aerosols on airplanes, and we had a case when we carried shampoo in a package resembling an aerosol. Beijing airport staff asked to unpack the suitcase and inspected the packaging.
Seeds
In China, it is a delight for gardening and horticultural lovers. The stores sell bags of incredible varieties of vegetables and flowers. You can also remove the seeds from the fruit, then to grow them at home: lychee, persimmon, "dragon eggs" (pitaya), etc.
Fan
The fan, as it turned out, is a necessary subject, not only in China, but also in our hot summer. In the summer, I always have a small fan in my purse and, if necessary, I use it, to the envy of passers-by, languishing from the heat. Fanning yourself is much more effective and aesthetically pleasing than a magazine or a piece of paper. The Chinese, on the other hand, use fans often. In addition, in the summer, many shops will offer you a fan while you are choosing a product.
A sandalwood fan, which spreads a pleasant smell, costs about 40-45 yuan, a wooden one - 20-25, there are also cheaper ones. Personally, I found small lightweight fans that you can carry with you conveniently.
Other products
Here I will just list some items that can also be bought in China and which would be a welcome gift.
Cosmetic bags - "nesting dolls" made of silk. The smaller ones are added to the larger one in descending order. The usual number of cosmetic bags in such a set is 3-5.
Sun hats. The simplest sun hats cost 3-5 yuan, souvenir hats cost 20-40 yuan. They are made of bamboo, they are lightweight and well protect the head from the heat.
Kites sold almost everywhere. There are an incredible number of types and colors of them in China. It is worth buying a tape measure with a rope for the snake.
Batik. You can buy clothes, bedspreads.
Thermos. People who lived during the Soviet era probably remember the Chinese thermoses. In China, you can buy a variety of thermoses - both decorative and for hiking. Thermoses-mugs, in which a sieve is inserted, are very convenient.
Flasks. Decorative flasks made of painted rock crystal, jasper are on sale. Unfortunately, there are many fakes among them.
CD. In China you can buy good disks... Unfortunately, not all formats are readable - even if the disc is checked in the store with you. What is the reason for this - I do not know. But about half of the discs brought from China are not readable on my computer or in music centers.
Other small things: small microscopes, magnifiers, miniature photo and film cameras ("find for a spy"), pocket devices for identifying counterfeit money, phone cases.
Finally, a general rule of thumb: be sure to keep all receipts. Pack the purchased goods well in a suitcase, because during transportation, the luggage is not handled by the most the best way... And do not forget to familiarize yourself with customs and baggage rules before going to the store.
Happy shopping in China! I think now you will not be tormented by the question of what to buy in China.