Taobao English is here! How to unlock your offers as a new user

You asked, they listened – Taobao English has finally made its grand debut, along with huge bonuses for new users.

There’s nothing you can’t find on Taobao. From trendy joggers and jeans, to clever bathroom cleaning tools, the endless selection of products and unbeatable prices on the Chinese e-commerce platform have made it a true shopping sensation. But if Taobao’s Chinese-only interface has been putting you off as a non-Chinese speaker, we have good news for you: Taobao English is now available on the Taobao app! No longer do you have to rely on your local friends and third-party agents for your purchases – the new English interface allows you to shop directly and seamlessly on Taobao, while benefitting from exclusive perks as a new user.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new Taobao English

How to switch Taobao from Chinese to English

While we all had to go through several hoops to switch Taobao to English back in the day, the launch of an official English-language interface means you can toggle your Taobao app from Chinese to English without the hassle of using a translator tool.

It’s easy: If you have English as the default language on your phone, you’ll see a prompt on the app’s homepage which allows you to switch to Taobao English with just a click.

Don’t see the prompt? Here’s how to change to English in Taobao:

1. Make sure you’ve downloaded the latest version of the app
2. On the Taobao app, click on the “My Taobao” icon (rightmost of the homepage’s navigation bar at the bottom of your screen)
3. Click on the “Settings” icon on the top right corner
4. Click on the the last item in the first section for the “Country/region, language, currency”
5. In the first row, select “Hong Kong, China” as your country/region
6. In the second row, select “English” as your preferred language
7. Click the orange button at the bottom to apply the changes

Congrats – you’re all set! You can now view product details, shipping information, and payment instructions in English. Enjoy simpler navigation tailored to your preferences and live conversions to your local currency.

How to buy from Taobao

Ready to browse and buy? Just follow these easy steps to shop on Taobao:

1. Find the items by keyword or image search
2. Select your desired item and any product specifications
3. Add it to your cart
4. Review and checkout your cart
5. Enter your Hong Kong address at the top of the page
6. Choose your shipping and payment methods
7. Don’t forget to leave a review after you receive the products!

Exclusive offers for new users

To welcome new users to Taobao English, the platform has rolled out enticing discounts. Get ¥50 off upon purchase of ¥51 – that’s right, you may only need to pay one yuan! Also, you may enjoy free shipping upon purchase of ¥99 for selected products.

Don’t miss out on these limited-time promos! Discover the world of effortless and affordable online shopping with Taobao English today.

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This post is in partnership with Taobao.