Electronics & accessories
Phones, audio, cameras, smart devices and the checks to make before you pay.
Explore in ShenzhenYour independent China shopping companion
Come home with
a better China haul.
China Haul Guide helps international visitors plan a shopping-focused trip in China—from choosing what to buy and where to shop to budgeting and packing purchases for the journey home.
- Beginner friendly
- No products sold
- Built for real trips
Start with your question
What are you planning?
Choose the part of your haul you need help with. Each path connects practical guides, tools and city recommendations.
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What to buy
Explore electronics, fashion, beauty, food, gifts and Chinese brands.
Browse categories 02Where to shop
Find the right city, district, market or mall for the things on your list.
Explore places 03Plan the budget
Estimate shopping spend, luggage space and the shape of your day.
Try free tools 04Bring it home
Prepare for packing, receipts, batteries, liquids and your flight home.
Open luggage plannerShop by interest
Build a haul that fits your trip
Fashion & local brands
Shopping districts, sizing questions and where different budgets make sense.
Plan the categoryBeauty & lifestyle
Beauty retail, tea, design goods and practical gifts that travel well.
Plan the categorySnacks, tea & gifts
Regional treats, gift-ready finds and questions to check before flying.
Plan the categoryFirst city guide
Shenzhen: where a China haul gets interesting
Start with a city built for browsing—from electronics and maker culture to modern malls, Chinese brands and easy-to-pack discoveries.
ElectronicsCompare areas before you go
Shopping routesPlan by interest and time
Trip prepPayments, budget and receipts
One-day shopping outline
Illustrative plan
- 10:00Start focused
Compare and shortlist the items that matter most.
- 13:00Reset over lunch
Review prices, receipts and remaining budget.
- 15:00Browse Chinese brands
Move to a modern retail area for broader categories.
- 18:00Pack the haul
Photograph receipts and protect fragile purchases.
Store details and opening hours can change. Verify them directly before visiting.
Free planning tools
Make the practical decisions before you go
No checkout, no product sales—just simple tools that turn a saved video or rough idea into a more useful plan.
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China shopping budget
Set a trip budget, divide it by category and leave room for transport, luggage and unplanned finds.
Open calculatorShopping budget¥2,500
- Electronics¥1,200
- Local brands¥700
- Gifts & snacks¥350
- Buffer¥250
Shenzhen planner
Match shopping jobs to areas and build a focused one-day route.
Open city guideLuggage planner
Estimate how much room and weight your planned purchases may need.
Open luggage plannerHow we work
From the video you saved to the plan you can use.
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Spot the questionWe study recurring questions around China shopping.
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Check the detailsWe separate durable advice from facts that need updating.
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Build the answerWe turn scattered inspiration into guides, lists and tools.
First guides
Read before your shopping day
Start here
How to plan your first China haul
From choosing a city and building a list to preparing payments and packing the final haul.
Read the guideWhat is a China haul?
The travel-shopping trend, explained without mixing it with sourcing and freight.
Read the explanationShenzhen shopping guide
A focused first-city guide for electronics, Chinese brands and practical decisions.
Open the city guideCommon questions
A clearer answer starts here.
Start with the questions most visitors need to answer before a shopping-focused trip.
What does “China haul” mean?
On this site, it means planning a shopping-focused trip in China: deciding what to look for, where to shop, how much to budget and how to bring purchases home.
Does China Haul Guide sell products?
No. China Haul Guide is an independent information and planning site. It does not operate a store, shopping agent or freight service.
Which city should a first-time shopper choose?
That depends on the categories on your list. The first city guide focuses on Shenzhen, especially for visitors interested in electronics, modern retail and Chinese brands.
Are prices and store details guaranteed?
No. Prices, opening hours and policies can change. Time-sensitive guides will show their last checked date and point readers to appropriate primary sources where possible.