{"id":1166,"date":"2015-09-10T19:00:43","date_gmt":"2015-09-10T18:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1166"},"modified":"2016-08-19T14:52:04","modified_gmt":"2016-08-19T13:52:04","slug":"guide-to-haggling-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/china\/guide-to-haggling-in-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Wendy Wu Tours&#8217; Guide to Haggling in China"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Haggling is undoubtedly a true skill and is a great way to fend off the increasing cost of, well, everything.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>According to many people, Brits are just too polite to get involved in a bargain battle with a seller, but haggling can save you money that could be spent on another part of your holiday.<\/p>\n<p>China\u2019s markets, which sell a range of products such as clothes, gifts, art, jade and lots more, offer the perfect opportunity for visitors to haggle. As well as having a go at shopping like the locals, you can in some cases buy a gift for half the price of the initial cost.<\/p>\n<p>So if you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/china\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=chinese%20haggling\">heading on any China holidays<\/a> in the near future, then read on to find out some strategies and tips from the Wu Crew and our travel guides that could help you when bargaining in China\u2019s markets.<\/p>\n<h2>Find an open-air market<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chinese-market.jpg\" alt=\"chinese market\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chinese-market.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chinese-market-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s often safe to think that everything being sold at a market in China is up for negotiation. The exception to the rule is in shopping centres.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t feel embarrassed or guilty<\/h2>\n<p>Some travellers feel guilty and avoid haggling, instead paying the first price offered. You shouldn\u2019t feel embarrassed or guilty about haggling. It is part of Asian culture and sellers at markets in China expect both Chinese and foreign customers to bargain with them.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t just buy the first thing you see<\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking for a particular item, e.g. jade, and you see it at a stall, don\u2019t just rush over there and buy it. Instead you should always have a look around to see how much it costs in a number of places, but if you really don\u2019t think that you will find a similar item elsewhere, then you should consider buying the item there and then.<\/p>\n<h2>Have a maximum price in your head<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/chinese-yuan-1024x320.jpg\" alt=\"chinese yuan\" width=\"730\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/chinese-yuan-1024x320.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/chinese-yuan-300x93.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/chinese-yuan.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before you start to negotiate the price of an item you should have a maximum price that you would pay for the item fixed in your head. If the product is more expensive than this and the seller will not budge on the price, you should walk away. They may decide to come down in price if you start to leave, or you may be better off looking elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h2>Speak a bit of their language<\/h2>\n<p>It is advisable to speak a little bit of the Chinese language, which can be difficult as there are so many dialects in China! However, learning how to say everyday phrases such as \u201chello\u201d or \u201chow much\u201d will show that you are a clued-up tourist.<\/p>\n<p>It will keep the vendor on their toes as they will not be sure how long you have been in the area and that will, in turn, make them more likely to offer a sensible price.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/china\/useful-chinese-phrases-cheatsheet\/\">Chinese phrases cheat sheet<\/a> for the essential Mandarin phrases for shopping and bartering.<\/p>\n<h2>Pretend you don\u2019t have that much money<\/h2>\n<p>By hiding some of your money in a different part of your wallet before approaching the stall, or by putting some of it in your pocket, you might be able to grab a bargain.<\/p>\n<p>Vendors will undoubtedly want the best price for their business, so if you say you only have a certain amount and they can see that your wallet reflects that, they might reduce the price of a product so that you can buy it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ben Briggs, Marketing Manager at Wendy Wu Tours, adds:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/ben-briggs.jpg\" alt=\"ben briggs\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/>\u201cI always haggle with the understanding that the shopkeeper will not sell something unless he is making enough profit for himself, so with that thought in mind I usually halve the advertised price and start bargaining from there!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Buy in bulk<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/waving-cats.jpg\" alt=\"waving cats\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/waving-cats.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/waving-cats-300x157.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If a vendor will not reduce his or her price for a certain item, then have a look at their stall and see if there are any other products that you or a family member would like. By purchasing a number of items you will have more weight to bargain on price.<\/p>\n<p>Those that are going on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/china\/tours\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=chinese%20haggling\">long tours of China<\/a> will have ample time to browse through markets in different cities, so it is also worth not buying in bulk until the end of your trip. This will save you carrying your gifts the entire holiday and will give you an insight into how much products cost.<\/p>\n<h2>Know your exchange rate<\/h2>\n<p>Knowing how much it will actually cost you in your home currency can greatly influence your decision as you\u2019ll have a better understanding of its worth \u2013 particularly as the numbers are very different. As of August 2015, \u00a31 equates to 9.88 Chinese Yuan. It is also worth jotting down how much Chinese Yuan makes \u00a310, \u00a320, \u00a350 and \u00a3100 so that you can easily work out how much things cost in shops as well as the markets.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t show too much interest<\/h2>\n<p>Chinese sellers might not be able to understand everything that you are saying, but they will be watching your reactions.<\/p>\n<p>Try to adopt a \u2018take it or leave it\u2019 attitude to make the seller think that you are prepared to walk away, even if it is something that you are desperate to buy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Junior Crichlow, Operations and Customer Service Assistant at Wendy Wu Tours says:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWhen you locate an object you want to purchase, the best stance is to act disinterested in the piece and ask for a \u2018discount\u2019! Start low, be firm and engage with a sense of humour.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>The walk away<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chinese-market-2.jpg\" alt=\"authentic chinese market\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chinese-market-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/chinese-market-2-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Last, but certainly not least, is the classic walk away \u2013 a more serious version of the above tip. If, after a few rounds of bargaining, you have managed to get the vendor down from Y600 to Y400, then just slowly walk away. It is more than likely that the seller will offer you their best price, which could be Y300. You can then give yourself a pat on the back!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Junior Crichlow, added:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI recall being interested in a product in a market, after intense haggling we reached a stale-mate and went our separate ways. Only for the neighbouring market stall to agree to half the price I was originally offered!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Do you have any haggling tips? If so, please share your tactics in the comment section below.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/brochures\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=chinese%20haggling\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-564 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/brochure_btn.png\" alt=\"brochure_btn\" width=\"228\" height=\"104\" \/><\/a>Visit China with the UK&#8217;s leading China Experts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=chinese%20haggling\">Wendy Wu Tours<\/a>. Our award winning escorted, fully inclusive China tours visit all the major sights of China for an unforgettable holiday.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We also have amazing tours to Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Japan, India and beyond&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Image Credit:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mckaysavage\/135932500\/\" target=\"_blank\">McKay Savage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/68532869@N08\/\" target=\"_blank\">Japanexpertna.se<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/sherrattsam\/1299758062\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sam Sherratt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/garryknight\/8551311415\/\" target=\"_blank\">Garry Knight<\/a> (flickr.com)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Haggling is undoubtedly a true skill and is a great way to fend off the increasing cost of, well, everything.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":1180,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[44,60,30],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Guide to Haggling in China<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Haggling is a true skill and common in China. 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