What to Buy: Electronics and gadgets at unbeatable prices, designer clothing and watches, silk products, jade and herbal medicines, contemporary art and souvenirs from local galleries.
Shopping Areas: Luohu for traditional bargaining, Futian for luxury shopping and malls, Huaqiangbei for electronics wholesale, Nanshan for contemporary art and design products.
Bargaining Tips: Standard in traditional markets and street stalls, never expected in modern malls. Start at 50-60% of asking price and negotiate upward. Small transactions at night may get larger discounts.
Payment Methods: Alipay and WeChat Pay preferred by most vendors; credit cards accepted in malls; cash still useful in traditional markets but increasingly rare.
Customs: Calculate duty limits before purchasing high-value items. Electronics have international warranties; verify before buying for abroad use.