Learn how to haggle and barter effectively when travelling in China to make sure you get the very best shopping bargains.

1. Haggling in China:
A User’s Guide

2. China can be really cheap or
pretty pricey depending on your
haggling and bartering skills...

3. The good news is:
Haggling is expected in
most places in China!

4. Follow these great tips for
successful shopping in China…

5. Look out for double prices –
usually if you spend more than
the first amount you will get the
second figure as a discount!
Haggling is not acceptable
in malls, shopping centres,
and department stores.
BUT, many places have
great discounts…

6. Haggling is
fair game
almost
everywhere
else…

7. Even in restaurants!
It is acceptable to negotiate a price before you
order your food BUT Don’t try and change the
price AFTER the meal!

8. Places Where You
Can Haggle:
Markets
Restaurants
Small Stores
Street Vendors
Gift Shops

9. Tips
Don’t start bartering for something
unless you intend to buy
Your first offer should be around
10% of the asking price
You should expect to finally pay
around 25% of the initial price.

10. Tips 2
To overcome language problems,
write the numbers or key them
into a calculator / phone.
Don’t lose your temper – Smile!
Be aware of how much you
are actually haggling about.
If you cannot agree on a price, walk away.

11. Remember:
Haggling is
supposed to
be fun!

12. Happy
Haggling in
China!