In the US we have Black Friday; in China, there’s 11.11. What started as Single’s Day, dreamed up by a group of college students who wanted to create the anti-Valentine’s Day, has turned into the biggest sale day in the WORLD. Just how big is it? Last year’s 11.11 sales event was estimated to have generated RMB 1.1 TRILLION. Queue-it puts it into perspective: Last year’s Alibaba gross merchandise volume was approximately USD 84.5 billion, which equaled more than six times that of Amazon’s Prime Day and about ten times that of all online retailers combined for Black Friday.
To make the most of your online shopping experience, check out these Taobao tips.
Local vendors in Beijing aren’t missing out on the big holiday either. Check out these 11.11 deals around town.
The Opposite House
They’ve got deals on restaurants and rooms in their mini-program: from RMB 11.11 hand-crafted gelato at Frasca, RMB 11.11 Union-Apello Spritz cocktails, RMB 11.11 American-style General Tso’s Chicken at Superfly, and their ever-so-popular blink box at RMB 388 – where you can win everything from cocktails at Union, night brunch (RMB 598), afternoon tea at Union (RMB 498) – to a night stay at The Opposite House valued at RMB 2,682.
The Regent Hotel
They’re offering room packages that are great for your next staycation. For RMB 1,111 you can get a one-night stay in their deluxe room. That’s roughly 40 percent off from their regular price. Or, for RMB 2,222, you can get a one-night stay in one of their executive suites, including all the perks.
We Love Wine
Wine Pimp Jacquelin has multiple 11.11 wine deals at the moment for all the winos to stock up before the holiday season. To join one of her groups where you can see daily deals on wines, add her on WeChat at JacquelinWinePimp or scan the QR code in the poster below.
Dark Feminine Energy With Inko
On the night of 11.11 Inko invites sisters to unlock their inner mysteries and embrace the untold fires within. Together you’ll go on a transformative journey with them as you set your feminine shadows free through dance and rituals. For more information, scan the QR code below.
InterContinental Beijing Sanlitun
InterContinental is selling dining vouchers to all its outlets. From RMB 11 beverage vouchers, RMB 111 dining vouchers that include their afternoon tea, tapas lunch sets, and tipsy hours weekend free flow, RMB 177 dining vouchers for Aperitivo set, lunch at Char, dim sum, and their famous Bee Brunch. Scan the QR code below to check out all their 11.11 deals.
Greenwave
A great water filter at home can make all the difference between having smooth skin and having itchy dry skin – especially during the winter months. Greenwave is selling their top-up card this 11.11. Valid until Oct 16 of 2024, you get RMB 3,300 free when you top up with RMB 3,000 during their 11.11 promotion. Or RMB 5,600 free when you top up RMB 5,000.
That’s Mandarin
This award-winning Mandarin School is offering discounts on their group classes, private classes, and 1-1 online courses for 11.11. If you’ve ever thought about learning Mandarin, this is a great time to get started.
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