TaoBao is a treasure trove of finds – you can literally find anything on there from beds to rugs to cabinets, clothes, pet products, electronics, and everything in between at very affordable prices. However, there is a slight problem for non-Cantonese speakers, it is not translated! The first workaround is to use the Google Chrome translate plug-in, however even that is not 100% accurate and reliable, and you may end up ordering something by mistake (trust us we’ve been there!). Read on for your ultimate guide to navigating TaoBao, plus a list of the expert TaoBao shoppers and buyers in Hong Kong.
Baopals is a convenient and very easy-to-use platform (in English!) where you can browse and buy millions of products from Taobao, Tmall and JD. You can find anything you want on there from clothing, electronics, as well as furniture. Navigate the website easily by either typing your search query or uploading a picture of what you are seeking. Baopals will then return similar products from their trusted merchants (including Taobao). Shipping fees to Hong Kong are relatively low, and items in stock at their China warehouse are usually delivered within 2-5 working days. We love their Discover tab where you can see all the hot and trending products and buy things you never thought you needed!
Baopals, https://www.baopals.com/
Prefer to rely on the Taobao experts to do the work? We get it. We've rounded up the most trustworthy shoppers and buyers based in Hong Kong who you can go to with your shopping queries. Contact them with what you want, and they will come back to you with some options and prices. Be sure to ask them the right questions like:
Taobao Fixer specializes in designer furniture and accessories and promises to find you that item you've been coveting at a fair price. They are very responsive via Whatsapp and regularly update their Instagram page with interior design inspo!
Taobao Fixer, +852 94445622, https://www.instagram.com/taobao.fixer/, https://www.facebook.com/taobaofixer/
Tb Personal Shopper sources directly from manufacturers and factories in China, making prices quite reasonable! She specializes in furniture and custom-made pieces, lighting, outdoor furniture, rugs, ginger jars and Chinese cabinets. Check out her dedicated following and reviews on Facebook, they are stellar! Drop her an e-mail or message, her commission is 10% of the purchase price.
Tb Personal Shopper, tbpersonalshopper@gmail.com, https://www.facebook.com/tbpersonalshopper/
Another popular Taobao buyer is Taobao Finder who specializes in replica designer furniture at affordable prices. She even has a great kids' selection too from knockoff designer cots and bunkbeds, bookcases, storage solutions and more. Contact her via e-mail or Whatsapp, she's very responsive!
Taobao Finder, +852 92200469, taobaofinder@gmail.com, https://www.instagram.com/taobaofinder/, https://www.facebook.com/taobaofinder
Little Steps Asia knows what families need.
Sign up for our email newsletters to get the most out of Asia!
Got kids? Little Steps Asia gives you the scoop on all the things to do and see with babies, toddlers, and kids in Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bali, Jakarta, Macau, and beyond. From family-friendly hotels, kids and baby shops, the best schools and after school activities, pregnancy tips and meet-ups and more – we have you sorted.
Sign up to receive the free Little Steps email newsletter packed with news, offers, and hidden treasures for Hong Kong families.
© 2024 Little Steps Asia. All rights reserved.
Sign up now for the latest in Hong Kong pregnancy news, monthly updates and more!
"*" indicates required fields