Traditional New Year in China does not coincide with celebrations around the world. Here the New Year is celebrated in honor of the second new moon after December 21st. New Year in China is always celebrated on the days between January 21 and February 21. This is the most main holiday China and other East Asian countries. In 2018, the New Year will be celebrated in China February 16, which will certainly affect the Aliexpress trading platform. They celebrate in China for a very long time, so you need to be prepared.
We'll talk about it briefly below:
New Year on Aliexpress
Before the Chinese New Year arrives, Aliexpress will be launching a serious and massive sale. At the same time, almost all sellers will offer discounts on any goods. There is no product group that stands out and receives more discounts. You can buy both a smartphone for the New Year and various household items. As practice shows, very attractive offers appear during the Chinese New Year. Many buyers are waiting for the moment when this sale starts on Aliexpress in order to buy the desired products cheaper.
In certain cases, discounts reach 50-70%, while these discounts are real and you can buy goods at a ridiculous price. There are also various promotions that allow you to earn coins and exchange them for discount coupons. In addition to promotions and discounts, there are various events, in which you can win and receive nice gifts.
During the New Year, active “life” begins on Aliexpress, a huge number of goods are sold, sellers are trying to increase their rating for trading next year, buyers are trying to save money and buy goods cheaper. Some win competitions, some take advantage of simple discounts from stores, some use stale coupons.
How to buy correctly in the New Year on Aliexpress:
- Analyze price formation. Make sure it has not been artificially inflated previously.
- Plan your delivery correctly, taking into account delays and risks.
- Use additional coupons from Aliexpress and take part in promotions.
- Take part in competitions to get free products.
- Use the services of trusted stores.
The negative side of the New Year on Aliexpress
You should be careful about what kind of discount you are taking advantage of and whether you are actually buying an item at a reduced price. Many sellers artificially inflate prices before the holiday, after which they give a huge discount and sell the product at its previous cost. There are various services that allow you to track the growth chart of the cost of a selected product on Aliexpress.
The negative side is that you do not know when your package will arrive; standard deadlines will not work during this period. The workload on delivery services is extremely high, so the parcel will take an extremely long time to arrive. And if the dispatch date coincides with the New Year celebration in China, then it may not fly at all, because all state-owned and many private companies will not work during this period. Therefore, if you need a product urgently, then it is better to order it in advance, even without a promotion, but you will have time to receive it before the New Year.
Chinese tangerines, rice vodka and dried snake olivier. What else happens on Chinese New Year?
And when will the Chinese brothers finally get drunk and go to factories to make new iPhones, shoes and tablets?
Chinese New Year. How will Aliexpress work?
Chinese Jack Chans love to go out on New Year's Eve no less than our Vankas. Of course, they don’t put Olivier on the table, but they have a lot of their own gluttonously delicious dishes. (well, for an Asian language they are delicious, of course).
For reference: The Chinese have their own traditional dishes for the New Year, but they do not prepare mayonnaise salads in all their splendor.
- Before the New Year, the Chinese make an analogue of our dumplings, they are called “jiaozi”. They look like ordinary dumplings, but the filling can be completely different, peanuts, chestnuts, pork is also added, but mostly various vegetables are used
- Yu is the name of the next traditional food for the Chinese. This is a fish that ranges from fashionable trout to the most seedy capras. The Chinese eat fish for a reason on New Year's Day; it is believed that it symbolizes abundance.
- New Year's side dish - a week before the New Year, the Chinese gather with families and companies and prepare a certain side dish from fish, various vegetables (the combination can be completely different), believing that by adding any ingredient to the dish, you bring some meaning to the dish, for example , “happiness”, “luck”...
The color red, according to the Chinese, wards off evil spirits. Which, like “our devils on the night before Christmas,” are especially active before the Chinese New Year. When does Chinese New Year start on Aliexpress?
Chinese New Year is not a specific date; it is calculated in a special way based on the Chinese lunar and solar calendars. And is celebrated on a certain lunar phase, which falls between the end of January and the end of February. Therefore, every new year this date moves.
The Chinese begin to celebrate several days before the holiday itself, unlike ours, where December 30-31 is only considered “half-working”. Or they can safely not work even a week before the holiday, the date of release for the holidays is different for all Chinese, some do not work 2 weeks, and some a couple of days before the new year.
In use on aliexpress: Some problems with the work of the Chinese on the site have already been observed since the second half of January. The Chinese are less likely to answer questions. Closer to the New Year, they stop responding altogether, and of course they don’t send mail. What for? After all, even postal services “stand up” for the New Year.
How long does Chinese New Year take on Aliexpress?
The Chinese celebrate their festivities for 15 days. This is the time when it is most difficult to buy anything in China. If you are planning a trip to China, be prepared to see closed shops. The same thing happens on the Internet on Chinese sites. About 15 days is the time when sellers will not respond to you and your product will not be shipped.
What to do if you bought an item on Aliexpress during Chinese New Year?
Do not panic. It is most important. If your situation is unusual, then write your question below in the comments, I will try to help. (I recommend reading the article 8 ways to look for things on Aliexpress)
Usually, after the New Year, sellers on Aliexpress are very busy; they receive a huge number of applications, questions and orders, so often the Chinese cannot clear them up.
I remember when 2 years ago I placed an order for 300 pieces of jewelry goods, the Chinese answered me that he now has a lot of orders, and he will serve me in the order of priority. He didn’t care that I placed an order that was 300 times more than they usually buy from him, that I was one of his regular customers at that time, he didn’t care, although maybe not not, and he decided to answer me, but I wouldn't answer the rest. In short, it is important to understand here:
- The Chinese are people too, they work hard and want every client to be happy.
- After the new year, working days will begin and all orders will be sent, most likely on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There will be a very large backlog of parcels at China's postal stations and customs points, so you shouldn't expect quick delivery.
Bottom line: Your package will still reach you. Only a little later. About,
If you have questions, write them below in the comments - good luck!
Users of the AliExpress marketplace annually from January to February face increased delivery times and silence from the seller.
The fact is that on Aliexpress it’s New Year: the Chinese seller begins to celebrate the holiday a couple of days before the start of the official New Year holidays
This is the reason for late delivery. When and for how long the New Year is celebrated in China, as well as what awaits users from other countries when placing an order during the holidays, see below in the article.
Chinese New Year: features and traditions
For the average Chinese, New Year is an opportunity to be with loved ones and relatives, to visit parents, who usually live in villages. New Year's holidays are the only official long weekend. Residents, from AliExpress sellers, postal and customs workers to government employees, are looking forward to these holidays. Please note that officially New Year holidays last 3 days, but residents rest for 3 weeks by redistributing weekends, holidays and providing employees with additional rest. The exception is emergency and social services.
New Year's Eve Chinese calendar occurs annually in different time depending on the lunar calendar and is celebrated on the first day of the new moon in conjunction with the winter solstice. In the near future the holiday will be celebrated:
- in 2018 - February 16;
- in 2019 - February 5;
- in 2020 - January 25.
When placing an order on AliExpress, remember that difficulties with sending goods arise 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the end of the New Year holidays.
The seller on AliExpress sets the work schedule independently, depending on the level of earnings and workload.
When ordering goods, please check the estimated processing time for completed applications and their dispatch. Find out when the seller's weekend ends.
The New Year holidays are not the only long holidays in China that cause delays in the delivery of goods from AliExpress. The celebration of the Founding Day of the People's Republic of China is the cause of interruptions in the operation of the trading platform focused on Chinese goods. This holiday, unlike the Chinese New Year, is celebrated annually on October 1, but in fact the weekend ends only after 7 days. The Chinese on AliExpress also do not work, do not send orders and do not respond to messages. Don't panic if the seller doesn't communicate during the Chinese New Year and holiday holidays.
AliExpress operating procedures during New Year's Eve
The trading platform, where the backbone of sellers are Chinese, virtually freezes on New Year's Day. Although you can place an order without difficulty, remember: it will only be put into operation after the end of the New Year holidays.
Chinese sellers begin to rest 2-7 days before the New Year and continue for another week to two after the holiday itself.
As a rule, sellers send mailings to their clients containing information about working hours and days off. Such messages are, on the one hand, of a notification nature, and on the other hand, they encourage buyers to purchase the necessary product here and now, so that the seller has time to process the order and send it at the last moment.
In 2017, the Chinese New Year celebrations began on January 28, and on AliExpress sellers went on vacation as early as January 26 and on average stayed until February 11. For half a month, the Chinese did not process orders; when they returned to work at the end of the New Year holidays, they had to sort out the completed applications. Do not worry if the seller does not quickly begin sending the order; if there are other requests, paid goods are sent in order. Sellers make exceptions only for regular or large customers - in such cases, by agreement, it is possible to send goods out of turn.
The seller manages to send the order placed before the New Year holidays and provide its track number.
If there is no subsequent communication, all that remains is to track the goods and wait for the order to be received or the end of the New Year's weekend. If difficulties arise, regardless of holidays, you can open a dispute on the site. The difference is that in this case the seller is given an extended period of time to respond; 7 more days are added to the standard 5 days (12 in total). This allows you to wait for a response from the seller in a dispute and protects his interests from unscrupulous buyers.
It should be noted that for work AliExpress Chinese The New Year, or rather its celebration, does not significantly affect. The system works and you can order the necessary goods. Difficulties arise only with the delivery and processing of orders, the volume of which accumulates for sellers during the New Year holidays. Difficulties and interruptions in shipping for individual sellers may continue until the end of February. We recommend ordering goods before the Chinese New Year or 2-3 weeks after - this way you will be able to avoid difficulties with the workload of sellers.
Sales on AliExpress for Chinese New Year
New Year on AliExpress, as well as on similar trading platforms, is a time of discounts and sales for customers. On New Year's Eve, from the beginning to the end of January, discounts on goods reach 60-70%.
Every year they take part in the sale following categories goods:
- electronic technology and equipment;
- clothing for men and women;
- children's clothing;
- goods for outdoor activities and sports.
You can view the full list of products that are eligible for discounts and bonuses on the official AliExpress website.
Watch the video for an overview of discounted products:
High demand for goods before the Chinese New Year and during the holidays causes delays in the dispatch of goods. As a rule, sellers ship all goods ordered during this time by the end of February. Decide what is more important - to receive the product faster or to buy it at a significant discount. In the first case, you need to buy the product before the New Year rush begins - the delivery time will be minimal. When ordering goods on New Year's Eve, during discounts, delivery of goods may take up to 3 months. Determine your priorities in a specific situation and act based on the recommendations provided.
Chinese New Year is not only an amazing holiday, but also the time of one of the biggest sales on Aliexpress. During the 2019 New Year celebrations in China, buyers will find many products with large discounts, gift coupons, competitions and various bonuses that will become available in early February.
The Chinese New Year will begin on February 5, 2019, and the celebration will last until February 20. Generally, Chinese New Year always varies between January 21st and February 21st. This is due to the fact that it is marked by Lunar calendar, that is, during the new moon. The time period for this phenomenon is a whole month, which is why the New Year is always celebrated at different times.
The symbol of 2019 according to the eastern calendar is the Yellow Earth Pig. The Chinese New Year celebration lasts for 15 days and ends with a stunning fireworks display.
What sales are expected on Aliexpress for Chinese New Year 2019
Various sales and promotions on Aliexpress in honor of the Chinese New Year 2019 should begin a few days before the holiday itself. Since Chinese New Year 2019 will be on February 5, 2019, sales should be expected in the first days of this month. Moreover, as a rule, such sales last until the end of the holiday, that is, until February 20.
During this time, customers will find a huge number of products with discounts of up to 60%. This discount is standard for this holiday; it is unlikely that you will be able to find a better one. On top of that, Chinese New Year sales will also be happening on Tmall.
During the celebration period, you should also expect competitions with Aliexpress coins and gift coupons. If you look into it and understand the working conditions of these competitions, it turns out that there is an opportunity to save a lot or even get some product for mere pennies. However, it is necessary to follow certain rules that have been established by Aliexpress. To do this, you need to visit the site at a strictly designated time so as not to miss the distribution of bonuses.
How Aliexpress works in Chinese New Year 2019
In China, February 5 to February 20, 2019 are considered official holidays. During this period, huge sales await everyone and, as practice shows, normal work of postal and courier services will resume no earlier than the 23rd. This raises an ambiguous question.
It turns out that for the Chinese New Year 2019, Aliexpress will delight you with great discounts and sales, but delivery of goods will not happen soon. However, regular customers are most likely already accustomed to this, but new ones may be confused by this course of things, because the payment has already passed a long time ago, and the goods have not even been shipped yet. Moreover, at the end of the New Year celebration in China, a huge number of orders begin to fall on Aliexpress, which can also affect the delivery time of parcels.
Friends! One of the most desired and anticipated holidays for the Chinese is approaching - Chinese New Year. It will be celebrated from 7 to 8 February 2016 of the year, in this regard, we have an important announcement for you.
New Year according to the Chinese calendar is the Celestial Empire, so all Chinese residents will go on vacation, which will last until February 13, 2016. However, it is worth remembering that any holiday in this country is accompanied by terrible logistics problems; it is very difficult to get tickets for at least some type of transport.
The Chinese are people who are very sensitive to family, and new year holidays It is customary for them to celebrate with loved ones. To be able to hug your loved ones New Year's Eve, they leave the cities where they work for the provinces a few days before the start of the celebrations. So already on February 3-4 it will hardly be possible to catch the Chinese at work. The same applies to returning home - the state gives only a week for rest, but to return to offices, the Chinese will need several days more.
AliExpress work in Chinese New Year
For our Russian New Year, sellers from AliExpress special attention They didn’t pay attention, but they won’t miss their holiday. If the managers are not at work, they may not accept your order, most likely, they will delay the shipment of the goods or ignore the Dispute you opened.
Note! AliExpress officially states: from 4 to 16 February 2016 online retailer stores go to holidays. This period will not be included in the estimated processing and shipping times for orders. For consideration of Disputes, opened by buyers, and the reaction of sellers to them is highlighted additionally 7 days to the 5 days that the site usually provides them with.
Year of the Fire Monkey 2016
Chinese New Year has a floating date, falling on one of the days between January 21 and February 21 in the Gregorian calendar. The date shift is explained by the fact that the holiday is timed to coincide with the first winter new moon, which occurs after the winter solstice, which always falls on December 21. By the way, there are other names for the holiday: Lunar New Year, Spring Festival.
If you're going to go for a walk, do it in a big way! Typically, the Chinese have a week to relax with their families and return to work. But among the inhabitants of the Celestial Empire there are such lovers of revelry that they continue to celebrate for two weeks until the Lantern Festival comes (this year - February 22).
In 2016, as already mentioned, the first night of the New Year according to the Chinese calendar is celebrated from February 7 to 8. From this moment on, the Fire Monkey will come to power, which will patronize the year until January 28, 2017, giving way to the Fire Rooster.
Spring Festival Traditions
In addition to the fact that on the New Year in China it is customary to arrange grandiose fireworks to drive away evil spirits, including the terrible monster Nian (it symbolizes the new year), there are other folk traditions.
The Chinese give each other money in red envelopes, as well as Gift certificates. But still, the majority of citizens before the holidays and in holidays They buy a lot of gifts for their relatives: food, jewelry, clothes, equipment.
Therefore, let's wait for sales on AliExpress dedicated to the Chinese New Year and hope that they will be beneficial not only for the Chinese, but also for the Russians. We will gladly support the fraternal state in purchases if the cost of goods suits us, right?