Sending a gift to China can be tricky. The first bit of confusion is that we have a separate catalog for gifts to Hong Kong. If you are placing an order for a recipient there please visit our Hong Kong page.
The biggest factor in sending a gift to China is making sure you send something as a sign of respect as well as affection. Balancing those two things can be tricky, but we’re here to help you every step of the way! This is especially important for business gifts sent to China. The great thing is, we have it all, from romantic flowers to bold statement baskets, to a luxury bottle of liquor, whatever the occasion Gift Baskets Overseas is sure to have a gift you need. Below, find everything you need to strengthen your relationships and build bonds with people in China with gifts.
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What our customers say about our service in China and worldwide
Yaroslav, Diana and the team at Gift Baskets Overseas have been our go-to for delivering to our international customers. Their service is quick, friendly, and efficient, with excellent communication from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Bonolo P.
(NY, US)
January 07, 2025
I chose various items for my daughter-in-law's 40th birthday, and had the gift parcel sent to The Netherlands. Excellent website. Easy to use. First-class delivery to her address on her birthday. Many thanks. I will definitely use GiftBasketsOverseas again.
Mike M.
(US)
November 17, 2024
It is worth mentioning the person I interacted with Catherine Cusack was amazing. Prompt with responses polite and accommodating. I cannot thank her and the company enough for making this happen. Can’t wait to order again.
Indira C.
(USA)
March 10, 2024
I am so happy I found them. Sending things to Asia is always a challenge. Gift Baskets overseas were helpful, professional, and offered the best in customer service. I had not worked with them before, but will definitely keep the relationship going.
What are some Unique Holiday Traditions in China that I should know about?
China is known for much of the world as a
land of mystery. With a great and unfailing national pride, it is so important to the people of China to
observe their heritage. For many outsiders, it can feel confusing and difficult to navigate. But here are our
helpful hints, gift suggestions, and holidays to observe. Our goal is to make the process as easy as possible
for you. What you want to remember most about any Chinese holiday is respect for their heritage, respect for
their elders, and respect for your hosts.
Chinese
New Year — We know you’ve heard of this before, but what you might not know is that it’s
also known locally as the Spring Festival and the Lunar New Year. Chinese New Year celebrations last
weeks,
going from the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month in the Chinese calendar, and extending to the 15th
day
of
the first lunar month. The great thing about this is you have 23 days to send a New Year gift to
China.
If
you’ve forgotten about this, there is plenty of time to order something even in the middle of
celebrations. New Year’s gifts are a must in China! For personal and professional
relationships,
these
gifts are a fantastic symbol of prosperity and luck, and one we highly encourage building stronger
bonds
with those you know and love in China.
Dragon
Boat
Festival — Now, this might be one you’ve never heard of, but we are super excited to tell
you
more
about it! This is a holiday that celebrates the life of a famous Chinese scholar Qu Yuan. The date
of
the
festival is the 5th day of the 5th month of the Chinese Lunar calendar, making it fluctuate for
those of
us
following the Gregorian Calendar. Many spend the day off with family and friends, enjoying
dumplings,
drinking wine, and racing dragon boats! While this may not be something you’ve experienced
yourself,
the people in China hold this holiday near to their heart and it’s the perfect opportunity to
send
a
gift.
International
Women’s Day — celebrated around the world on March 8th, International Women’s Day is
a
time
to celebrate the accomplishments of women, particularly their work to make women accepted in the
labor
force. They use this day in China to celebrate and cherish the women in their lives. Even businesses
are
known to give thanks to their female employees. While this holiday may seem like an obvious time for
sending
a gift, the women in China will adore anything you send that lets them know just how much they are
valued
and appreciated.
How are birthdays celebrated in China?
The biggest thing you need to know about
birthdays in China is that it is actually considered taboo to celebrate them late. So when you place an
order
for a
birthday
gift to
China we recommend that you order at least a month in advance. It is very common for birthday gifts
to
arrive early to make absolutely certain they are enjoyed on or before the actual birthday.
You will also want to keep an eye on some
aspects of numerology. For many women for instance turning 30, 33, and 66 goes without celebration.
These
are
considered bad luck and some even do things specifically to ward away the bad luck. Men avoid the 40th
birthday
for
similar reasons.
As far as picking out an actual gift, you
just need to make sure it’s something your recipient will actually enjoy and use. That may seem
simple,
but
for birthdays, the sky’s the limit and your imagination and respect are the key factors for choosing a
gift.
Are there special rules for sending business gifts to China?
Corporate gift culture in China is a big
deal, and a lot of gifts have symbolism and meaning to them. You’ll want to be mindful to speak with a
receptionist at any business you are dealing with to make sure you know about any major dates for them such
as
CEO
birthdays,
anniversaries, etc, so you can send gifts for them.
Aside from that, make sure you send a gift
as a way of introduction. The first time you work with a business or meet face to face should always come
with a
gift to show your appreciation and desire for a mutually beneficial arrangement going forward. First
impressions
make a world of difference and in China can mean the difference between building your relationship and
breaking
it.
When you are giving multiple items, like
fruits or bottles of wine, avoid doing so in sets of 4 as it is associated with death. Try instead to aim
for 6,
which indicates your hope for things to go well, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t want things to
go
well!
What are the best romantic gifts in China?
The best romantic
gifts to send to China are flowers! By pairing certain colors, and the number of blooms in an arrangement,
you can send a very specific message that they can gaze at for days to come. Be mindful not to include white
flowers, as they are associated with death and would send a horrible message indeed!
Other popular items are sweets and fruits.
Wine and liquor are appropriate for major events, or simply to show your love that you want to spoil them
extra.
What are the most popular things to send to China?
The most popular gift we send to China are
our sweet
hampers.
Sweets are traditionally reserved for special occasions so to get them as a gift is a good excuse to eat
them!
Make
sure when you send sweets to your family you send enough for the whole family to share. Also, gifts of fine
liquor
such as cognac is a great option for sending (assuming your recipient enjoys alcohol).
How to Write the Address for Delivery to China
Attention to detail is key when filling out an address to deliver a gift or letter to China. You’ll need to make sure you have the following parts:
Recipient’s name
Business name (if applicable)
Building name, apartment number, floor (if applicable)
House number, street name, and city or village
Country’s subdivision and county city (for rural addresses)
Postcode and province
Country
An example of a residential apartment address would look something like this:
Lucy Smith
Sunny Apartments Apt. 5
123 Bao Street, Beijing City
100000 Beijing
China
Other gift etiquette points to remember when sending gifts to China
Birthday Gifts
should be sent early or on time. Late gifts for birthdays are taboo and considered
rude.
Never send a
birthday gift to a woman for her 30th, 33rd, or 66th birthday, and never send a man a gift on his
40th.
These numbers are considered bad luck.
For corporate
gifts, reaching out to a company’s secretary is a great idea for need-to-know dates and
ideas.
Never send
gifts in groups of 4, as this signifies death and loss. Always try to stick with clusters of 6 or 8
if
possible.
Hold off on
giving gifts in a business environment until after negotiations are settled. You don’t want to
come
off as bribing someone.
Wrapping your
gift should be done in colors like red, gold, silver and pink, and should avoid white, blue, black,
and
yellow.
Avoid gifts
that are considered sharp objects such as knives, or scissors. In Chinese culture, this can signify
the
severing of relationships.
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