Shopping in Shenzhen FAQ,Shenzhen Shopping FAQ
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Title:Can you tell me the name of a huge shopping complex with over 30000 shops in Shenzhen?
Description:Apparently mostly used by retailers.
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Just watch when people changes their phone card once the train enters China —- ask those guys they probably can help.
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If you are just looking for great buys that are not necessarily branded, go to Dongmen Commercial Center.
If you are looking for good branded clothes, go to MixC. That’s the biggest mall here in Shenzhen.
If you need directions, feel free to email me.
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As for electronic items, yes, they are cheap, but remember, you get what you pay for. But some of the products there are good, like the “iPod” (notice the quotation marks) we bought for RMB 200 (about US$26!)… other than that, items like clothes, skirts, pants, shoes, and many more are cheap…
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I also bought rice. 10Kg for 39.90 – in HK it’s typically 70.00 for 8Kg.
Corn Flakes are more expensive in China though.
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Stores will stay open, even the outdoor markets…
White collars and government workers are all on vacations, but not “regular” folks in the service industry like restaurants, stores, etc. Everybody goes out, eating, shopping, hanging out with friends and family, so like Christmas in the West, it’s a good time of the year to increase your sales if you are a shop-keeper…
Edit: thanks to the person below for the tips on massage places…the hair extension thingy sounds intriguing to me…I think I’ll try that LOL
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Before you buy anything, find something that you dont like and try to see how cheap you can get it. (i say something that you dont like because you don’t actually want to buy it- dont be supprised if the actual price is about 1/4 of the starting price – or less).
When hangling go about 1/4 of the starting price and always walk away – the price will drop dramically then and even when you walk away you should drop the price you are offered then.
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You should always becareful of fake money especially in change. When buying things from a supermarket or large chain store use 100’s and keep the change so when shoping in markets etc you can give closest to the correct money – fakes are usually passed of in change.
Be careful of bait and switch scams – The will show you one that is good and works – then during the bargining will swap it for a fake.
Be careful of fake money – you give then a genuine 100 – they “check” it and while doing so swap it with a fake, and give the fake back to you and tell you your money is fake (I know a guy that they did this to 3 times – he was drunk).
Always use local currentcy – otherwise you pay more and really look like a stupid rich foreigner.
In these shopping areas always watch for pickpockets. wallets, bags, mobile phones and money are all snacthed often in markets, buses and on the street. Im suspicous of anyone close to me. The chinese seem to be to scared to do anything! I know people who have stood and done nothing when they have felt someone feeling around in their pocket.
If you do catch someone just stand your ground and ask for it back (speaking chinese would help). Someone tried to steal my friends handbag – she just kicked the guy in the nuts (crude but effective). If you do catch someone stealing from you or cheating you – they will probably just smile at you and pretend nothing is happening (very chinese). Check and make sure they havn’t taken anything (or cheated you) if they have you my have to use a little “force” to get it back.
What do you want to buy ?
HuaQuangBei for electonics (becareful of fakes and bait and switches scams)
Dong Men for clothes (just be careful)
Louhu – near the hong kong crossing checkpoint for most things (the prices will be higher as rent nd protection money is high here and they are selling to Hong Kong tourists – I advise to go else where)
There are a number a famous shopping centers – expensive by chinese standards but not to bad compared to US prices.
Tell me what u want to get and I’ll give you more info
I’ve decided to take my mom on a trip to China/Hong Kong.
I’m into electronics, shirts, suits.
My mom likes jewelery, clothes and handbags.
Basically, I’ve heard the following:
1) Hong Kong is the best place only for BRAND name electronics
2) Guangzhou is the best place for general shopping.
3) Shenzhen has some great places like LOU HU shopping center, DongMen district (for clothes and shoes) and “Sai Ge Electronic Mall” where all the electronic suppliers hang out.
We want get all the cheapest stuff out… so as far as I’m aware, China is a better option than HK.
The only question now is – SHENZHEN or GUANGZHOU?
Any suggestions?
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I suggest Shenzen over Guangzhou, though. Just as cheap in both places, but I’ve found that it’s easier to barter and there’s better night markets.
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where is the best place in Shenzhen to shop for Second Hard Used Computer parts like Hard Drives, RAMs, Motherboards all second Hand related computer parts pls help very urgent
thanks
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brooks2009 Reply:
June 9th, 2009 at 10:48 am
I don’t know what you will use these computer parts for, but new computer parts nowadays are not that expensive. Anyway, you can find those computer parts in SEG Plaza and Nanshan SEG in Shenzhen Hua Qaing Bei, Shajing Electronic Town and East Gate Commercial City in Luohu district. I think you can find anything you want in those places. Good Luck.
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thanks for the answer…I will check out these places when next I make my first trip to China sometimes by the mid of July.
Well you are right to say computer parts are really cheap these days but the unfortunate truth is that these parts are not that cheap in places like africa where I intent to ship these items to ok Secondly once these items i brought into the country in africa the custom duties is double the price u paid for overseas even though these product is not product in africa but the govts out there make money from imported goods regardless even if you got the items for free ok that is the truth ook
Also to u know of any cheap hotels,motels, or Inns around shenzhen or Guangzhou whereby one can stay for less than 20 dollars a night ??????????????????????????Pls help for i am not interested in any luxury hotel ok just looking something secured and safe that i can stay in while in shenzhen and Guangzhou
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i want to buy some elictricities to sell in cambodia
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As for cheap hotel,there is few hotel that cost less then 20USD.
You can check the budget hotel from this website:
http://www.szcpost.com
Hope you enjoy your stay in Shenzhen.
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WHERE DO I GET CHEAP ELECTRONICS GOODS? I HAVE HEARD THERE IS ONE TIGER MARKET TO GET STUFF LIKE IN ELECTRONICS?
I WANT TO BUY SPY GADGETS ETC?
AND ALSO SUGGEST ME SOME MEDIUM RANGE HOTELS ME AND MY WIFE ARE TRAVELLING, A HOTEL NEAR WHOLESALE ELECTRONICS MARKET.
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Please visit http://www.szcpost.com/2009/04/seg-electronics-market.html, where you can buy many electronic stuff.
If you like, we can help book hotel for you.
Don’t hesitate to contact us at support@szcpost.com if you have any questions.
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Hello,
I am Pham, I am now visiting the exhibition at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition center. I am looking for wedding gown, men´s suit, lady´s coat (is made of fur). I live here in shenzhen only 2 days, then go to Guangzhou for several days and I come back to miy country in Holland. Please let me know where kan i them purchase them.
I don´t know where i can find your reply. Please mail to: nguyen12ntt@yahoo.com
Your answers my question will be very very helpfull for me
Thanks advance and best regards,
Pham
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jeff Reply:
July 10th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
We think you can buy wedding gown and men’a suit at Tianhong(Rainbow) and Wanxiangcheng(The Mixc). There are many shops sell tailor-made Qi-pao in Luohu Shangyecheng(Commercial City) in Shenzhen. If you want to buy fur coats, you can go to Hua’nan Furs and Leather Products City at Pinghu Township, Longgang District of Shenzhen.
In Guangzhou,at the north part of Jiangnan Avenue, there is a bridal veil street, which sell all kinds of wedding gowns and Qi-pao, you can take the route-2 subway, and get out at ShiErgong Exit-D. The price is reasonable and much lower compare to Baili Square.
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Hi, is there a way to leave the big bags in Hong Kong air port near china border? We are planning to go to Shenzhen and do not want to carry our bags.
Also what is the reasonable cost to stay in ShenZhen? We have 8 adults+3 kids.
Thanks.
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brooks2009 Reply:
July 24th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Where can I keep my luggage from Hong Kong Airport to Giant Buddha?
please visit
http://www.visitchn.com/2009/02/where-can-i-keep-my-luggage-from-hong-kong-airport-to-giant-buddha.html
Hotel:300-400CNY a day,Standard Room,Four Stars or Five Stars
Food: about 100RMB a day (Breakfast/lunch is cheap, dinner, I tend to splurge 100+)
Transportation: about 50RMB a day (All cab rides, no tipping)
Utilities: about 200RMB a month (Gas refill, water and electricity)
Spending: this varies, at times I spend 8000RMB a night if I have to entertain customers, or nothing at all
Other Misc expense:
Maid service: twice a week, 75RMB per cleaning
Cell phone: 200RMB a week, as I am on it all the time
All the above is what a normal stay would be like when I am not traveling to other
Shenzhen Dining
http://www.szcpost.com/2009/03/shenzhen-dining-food-morning-tea-restaurants.html
I am a Shenzhenese and very familar with Shenzhen City.Maybe I can be your tour guide.
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Is it better to shop in Shenzhen for general shopping bargains or just go to Macau if you are staying in Hong Kong?
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connie Reply:
November 2nd, 2009 at 1:45 pm
It‘s better shop in Shenzhen of course, because the cost of llife in Hong Kong and Macao is much expensive than that in Shenzhen.
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Amazing article this is. It gets a thumbs up from me.
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can someone please tell me where in Shenzem i can buy plus size wholesale/retai womens clothing thank you
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brooks Reply:
January 8th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
1.Huaqiang Bei Shopping Area
2.Dongmen Shopping Area(Dongmen Pedestrian Street )
3.Rainbow Department Store & The MixC Mall
The MixC Mall
One of the must-know places in Shenzhen for foreigners is MixC – a premium shopping mall in the city center. The Mixc is a huge mall – the biggest in Shenzhen -and contains a huge selection of upscale shopping as well as restaurants and entertainment. The Chinese name of the MixC is Wan Xiang Cheng – “ten thousand views city”.
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1.where is the best place to buy designer names brands in china, ie tops bags
2.where is the best place to find tailors and buy fabric, say if you was setting up a fashion business? x x x
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connie Reply:
January 12th, 2010 at 10:18 am
You can go to The MixC Mall, Luohu District,
Yitian Holiday Plaza, Nanshan District in Shenzhen, where you can find what you want .
Wish you good luck
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i am looking for fake Rolex,Breiling watches as gifts, also Doc Marten 18hole boots, and a couple of Mobile Phones. Also, is it true I can get a mans suit made in 3 days at approx what cost
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i am looking for shaving blade fusion mach 3 ECT ECT
CAN YOU HELP US
JAI
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Hi, we’ll be visiting Hong Kong for 1 week July 2-9, 2010. Can you suggest best place to get high quality custom suits made? Want to shop in Shenzen for good-high quality clothes, shoes, bags (my wife and daughter). Would appreciate your suggestions. Also, is it possible to find a guide to help in Shenzen, as we will go there for shopping 2-3 days, it will be much better with a local person. Thanks,
Shah
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