How to Take Advantage in the Recent Shopping Spree?

When it comes to online shopping in China, what platform do you use? Is it Taobao? Or what else do you perfer? Today we'll also introduce a few unique online shopping platforms that will make shopping faster, easier and more cost-effective!

Wangyi Yanxuan

Officially launched in April 2016, NetEase's Yanxiao is a lifestyle brand loved by the new middle class, covering eight categories: home life, apparel, shoes and bags, food and wine, personal care and cleaning, mother and child, sports and outdoor, digital home appliances, and Yanxiao Global.

Website: https://you.163.com/

Mobile app download (scan the code to download or search "Netease" in the app store)

JD

JD definitely gains a better reputation than Taobao in the world of e-commerce. The clear categories, better quality, faster delivery and customer services make consumers more willing to pick more expensive goods in JD, especially 3C electronic products.

Website: https://www.jd.com/

User Guide：https://help.jd.com/user/guide.html

Mobile app download (scan the code to download or search "JD" in the app store)

VIP

Vipshop mainly sells discounted goods from big brands. Not only can you find clothing, accessories, and cosmetic products here, but also mother and child, and home furnishings.

Website: https://www.vip.com/

Mobile app download (scan the code to download or search "Vipshop" in the app store)

T Mall

The platform is primarily used by brand-conscious shoppers for fashion and lifestyle products. Tmall is exclusively open to China-registered brands but has a global version "Tmall Global" that enables foreign merchants and international brands to sell directly to consumers in China.

Website: https://www.tmall.com/

Mobile app download (scan the code to download or search "Tmall" in the app store)

Editor's Message

You can decide which site you want to use based on your needs, Taobao for clothing and daily commodities, JD for electronic products, Tmall for food or even sea products, Wangyi Yanxuan for home furnishings. Don't forget to get a VIP if you want big discounts and always pay attention to vouchers sent by shops from time to time because they can help you save the budget!

CONTRIBUTOR

Luke

(AnyHelper Volunteer)

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