Discovering Shanghai's best May Day holiday deals

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Shanghai is offering various activities from April 28 to May 12 as part of the 2024 Shanghai Brand and Quality Online Shopping Festival and Digital Life Festival.

 

Shanghai E-Purchasing Chamber of Commerce

2024 new products

Dates: April 27-May 4

Location: BFC Weekend Market, No 600 Second East Zhongshan Road, Huangpu district

The Shanghai E-Purchasing Chamber of Commerce launched the first Bund New Products Festival at the Bund Finance Center.

With a lineup boasting over 100 new products from 50 brands, including online newcomers, domestic favorites, time-honored domestic labels, and esteemed international names, the festival presents a blend of online livestreaming promotions and offline market promotions.

Additionally, customers using Industrial and Commercial Bank of China credit cards can enjoy a discount voucher.

 

MeiOne

Domestic trendy products

Dates: April-May

MeiOne, the livestreaming agency behind China's top beauty influencer Li Jiaqi, will organize dozens of domestic consumer brands to participate in the Bund New Products Festival.

Moreover, Li's online livestreaming channel will promote domestic brands participating in the offline market in May.

Special sessions are slated for May, including dedicated showcases for elderly clothing and Mother's Day, spotlighting a range of products tailored for elderly consumers.

 

China Telecom Bestpay

Domestic premium products

Dates: April 28-May 4

In partnership with Shanghai Telecom, a special promotion will take place featuring premium products from Shanghai. Explore renowned local brands including Bright Food, Shanghai Meilin, Liushen, and Herborist.

 

Tesla

Automobiles

Dates: April 28-May 12

Exclusive benefits:

1. Significant Savings: Enjoy a substantial price reduction of 14,000 yuan ($1,933) on all models.

2. Interest-Free Financing: For a limited time, take advantage of zero-interest loans on the available stock of Model Y for either three or five years.

3. Complimentary Upgrade: For a limited period, receive the premium Starry Grey paint option, valued at 12,000 yuan, at no additional cost.

4. Free Supercharger Miles: Select models come with an offer of 5,000 km worth of complimentary Tesla Supercharger credits.

5. Trade-In Incentives: Qualify for a 10,000-yuan trade-in subsidy from the Shanghai government, potentially saving you up to 61,500 yuan on your new Tesla.

 

JD

Household appliances

Dates: April 22-May 5

JD offers competitive prices on previous models of household appliances, including air conditioners and robotic vacuum cleaners. Through partnerships with both online and offline retailers, JD aims to provide 1 billion yuan in price subsidies. Additionally, customers can enjoy activities such as flash sales and discounted deliveries during this promotion.

 

Yuexing Home Furnishings

Premium home furnishings

Dates: From March 30

In addition to government subsidies for home décor upgrades, Yuexing Home Furnishings offers an extra 1:1 subsidy program. For every 5,000 yuan spent across all categories, customers receive a 500 yuan rebate. Moreover, for every 10,000 yuan spent, they receive a 1,500 yuan rebate, with the maximum subsidy amounting to 12,000 yuan.

Simultaneously, the company is organizing the "2024 Shanghai Household Appliances Trade-in Carnival/Green Consumption Direct Express" at the Global Harbor, providing comprehensive trade-in services for home furnishings and household appliances in a convenient one-stop format.

 

Fresh Hippo

Xizang Gyalze Highland Barley Food Festival

Dates: May 8-15

Access and locations: Fresh Hippo app and offline stores

During the Xizang Gyalze Highland Barley Food Festival at Fresh Hippo, customers purchasing Tibetan highland barley products have the chance to win a gift package for a trip to Xizang.

Additionally, Fresh Hippo is offering thousands of coupons on their brand products for a limited time.

 

JD One-Hour Delivery

Dates: April 28-May 12

JD One-Hour Delivery is offering 2.8 billion yuan in consumer vouchers during the Shanghai Shopping Festival.

Teaming up with over 500,000 offline stores and an array of brands on the platform, JD One-Hour Delivery presents seasonal products and trendy items at discounted rates: popular digital 3C products are on sale. Home appliances, home decor, and sports brands are available for up to 50 percent off. Beauty products are discounted up to 70 percent off, with a "spend 199, get 100 off" coupon up for grabs. Top-selling bouquets are as low as 60 percent off, with the fastest delivery of flowers and plants in just 30 minutes. Additionally, they provide a "30-minute delivery" as their fastest service, ensuring consumers enjoy a faster and more convenient instant shopping experience.

 

Tuhu Car

Automotive aftermarket services

Dates: April 28-May 12

Tuhu Car is offering automotive aftermarket services with total discounts exceeding 1 billion yuan. They provide a car maintenance package starting from 99 yuan and offer up to a 50 percent discount on tires from well-known brands.

Furthermore, premier brands like Mobil, Shell, Idemitsu, and Feiyue are introducing new products in engine oils and tires.

 

Meituan

Healthcare consumption & instant retail

Dates: April 29-June 30

From April 30 to May 5, Meituan Waimai is launching the May Day promotion event Season of Good Luck. Consumers can search for "好运季" (Season of Good Luck) on the app to enter the online event venue and enjoy discounts of up to 66 yuan, as well as Meituan-exclusive holiday packages at discounts as high as 50 percent off. By searching for "小耳朵奶茶" (Xiaoerduo Milk Tea) on the app, consumers can access the event venue where major beverage brands offer seasonal products, discounts of 30-50 percent, and the chance to grab 20 yuan worth of milk tea coupons.

 

Bank of Communications

Digital yuan

Dates: April 28-May 12

The Bank of Communications is introducing subsidies worth 20 million yuan for shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment at over 6,500 stores representing 218 brands across 48 shopping areas.

The bank is also providing digital yuan discounts on the purchase of movie tickets at 316 cinemas throughout the city.

 

Ctrip

Digital tourism services

Dates: April 25-June 25

Access: The WeChat mini program of Crip starting May 5.

Ctrip will debut a complimentary half-day tour of Shanghai exclusively for inbound tourists, complemented by 24 hours of complimentary internet service for each participating foreign visitor.

Furthermore, Ctrip will roll out over 550,000 discounted airfare options, encompassing buy-one-get-one-free deals, global flash sales, mystery box tickets, and more.

Additionally, Ctrip will offer discounts exceeding 50 percent on over 5,000 Shanghai hotels.