We’re only weeks away from Chinese New Year, in which we’re celebrating the year of the tiger. This zodiac is marked by bold actions and colours to welcome the new year with as much ferocity and dauntlessness as this wild animal.
With mahjong sets and matching couple t-shirts, you can celebrate that tiger spirit. Here are five affordable tiger-themed CNY items on Taobao for a roarsome 2022 ahead:
If you’re born in the year of the tiger, fengshui masters point towards orange and yellow as your lucky colours for 2022. For those hoping to win extra angbao money, luck will be on your side with this mahjong set decked in tiger stripes.
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The sets of 144 tiles come with all you need for hosting your own games, such as dice, poker chips, and playing cards. All of which are packed into a neat carrying case so you can set up a game anywhere you go.
Price: S$188.72 (¥888)
Get the tiger-themed mahjong set.
The new year is often a really busy time, what with spring cleaning, cooking and getting new outfits. That probably means a last-minute rush to get your decorations and red packets in order. To avoid having to jostle with the crowds at Chinatown, pick up one of these festive sets instead.
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These are packed with door couplets, wall hangings, red packet sleeves and a desk calendar all encased in a handy gift box. They’re tiger-themed too, so you can wish those around you 虎虎生威 (a year filled with the ferocity of the tiger).
Price: From S$4.22 (¥19.80)
Get these festive sets.
The CNY festivities are often marked with new clothes and kaypoh relatives asking when you’re getting married. This year, walk in with your partner in matching couple tees to at least get them off your back about still being single.
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Plus, with Valentine’s Day happening just a couple of weeks later, these tees will be both fashion statement and declaration of love between you and bae. And if you’re still single, that’s alright too. They’re available in a whole range of sizes, so even the whole family can be in matching outfits for the season.
Price: S$14.67 (¥68.80)
Get the tiger couple t-shirts.
If you know someone born in the year of the tiger, these CNY-themed figurines will make an auspicious gift for them. The tiny striped feline collectibles are sold individually as blind boxes, so what you get is completely random. But Taobao has options for those looking to collect full sets as well.
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There are display frames too for those looking to have these as decor for the new year. Otherwise, these tigers are just as cute displayed on their own on a coffee table or even a car dashboard.
Price: From S$5.73 (¥26.80)
Get these tiger figurine blind boxes.
When it comes to CNY decorations, most of it centres around hangings on the walls or displayed neatly on coffee tables. But with these tiger rugs, your floors will be spruced up for the new year as well.
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These delightfully cute cartoon mats are fluffy to the touch, and will make for a great addition to any room even after the festivities are over.
Price: From S$12.58 (¥59)
Get these tiger rugs.
For all your festive feline frills, Taobao has quite the selection of essential CNY goods. Plus, from 9th January, 8PM till 15th January, 11.59PM, you can get your items for less with these deals:
What’s more, these promos and vouchers are stackable, so be sure to have them ready before check out for even greater savings.
While there’s only less than a month left until the new year, you’ll still be able to get all your items shipped to you in time. Select Cainiao Official Air Shipping to get your packages delivered from as fast as three days before CNY. You can even get free cross border shipping when you spend a minimum of ¥299 (~S$60) on items from the SG Free Shipping Zone.
There are discounts on local merchants too for really last-minute shopping. Look out for 1-for-1 deal bundles on CNY snacks and up to 50% off on other festive necessities from Singapore sellers. You’ll be able to get these delivered to you as quickly as the next day.
Check out Taobao’s social media platforms on Facebook, Instagram and Telegram too for other promos that will be released during this sales period.
If it’s your first time on Taobao, check out our simple guide on how to navigate the site. You’ll want to keep it bookmarked so you can add to cart to get your hands on these CNY goodies.
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