Ready to deck the halls with boughs of holly? No? Well, it’s time that you get moving and start preparing your humble abode for the coming festive season. This list of stores and outlets in Shenzhen should cover all of your Christmas needs this December:
1. thMart
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For ease of mind, look no further than thMart for your perfect Christmas tree set. Trees are available in a range of sizes from 1.2 meters to 3 meters and they come in different colors to match your home’s interior. A set of fun decorations are also included, to save you the trouble of buying them separately. If you're looking for ornaments, santa costumes or even gifts, thMart is primed with quality products.
Find a Christmas tree on thMart here.
2. IKEA
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Ikea’s Christmas decorations are on the classy side: think minimalist ornaments and simply lit Christmas displays. Unadorned fake trees, priced from RMB69-299 depending on size, are also available in-store. To save yourself the trek, call 400 800 2345 in advance to check that items in the online catalog are still in stock. Conveniently, service is available in English and Chinese.
3. Olé
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This year Olé is stocked with various sizes of plastic Christmas trees (RMB399-1,000) and their spruces are in high-demand so make sure to call ahead before you make the trip to save yourself a fruitless journey.
4. Online
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Besides thMart, you can grab trees and decorations across a range of online stores.
Baopals.com is an English version of Taobao and Tmall, though what arrives on your doorstep may be of the chabuduo quality if you don’t check the product ratings carefully.
Nogogo.cn is not just food. They’ve got a decent selection of Christmas decor – including baubles, tinsel and more – to help you make the most of your holiday.
JD.com has made a name for itself by mostly shipping (and checking for quality) the products it keeps in its own warehouses. Make sure you are buying directly from JD before hitting ‘purchase,’ though navigating the website will take some Chinese capability.
5. Sungang Wholesale Market
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Combine shopping and adventure at what TripAdvisor ranks the No. 86 most interesting thing to do in Shenzhen. Sellers may shout at you from the clustered seasonal shops and sure, they will sell you a single Christmas stocking – but be prepared to bargain when buying in bulk. Our guide to haggling in fake markets has some priceless advice on this.
See listing for Sungang Wholesale Market.
6. Walmart
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If putting a tree in the corner and pasting snowflakes on the window is enough holiday cheer this season, a trip to Walmart will sort you out. Walmart’s plastic trees come in a variety of heights, ranging in price from RMB50-300.
See listings for Walmarts across Shenzhen.
This article was originally published on Thatsmags.com in December 2018. It has been updated and republished on December 5, 2019.
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