As the Spring Festival approaches, people are starting to choose gifts for their parents, relatives and friends. Cigarettes and alcoholic drinks are traditional but nowadays a whole new range of gift ideas has sprung up and they are rapidly becoming popular among Chinese people.

Cassettes, CDs or Movie and Concert Tickets
Nothing can be more exciting for a music fan than a cassettes or CDs of their favorite artist. So if your friends have any super stars they dream about, buy their album, wrap it up nicely, and it's the perfect gift to make them scream with joy. Or you can buy tickets for a new movie or music concert as a new year gift.

Suitable for: crazy moviegoers, fans of super stars and their music.


Famous Brands of Tea
Most Chinese families follow the tradition of entertaining their guests with tea, so sending parcels of fine teas are very welcome during the Spring Festival.

Suitable for: Relatives, friends and colleagues, especially people who know much about tea.

Books
Books are considered to be the most elegant and tasteful gifts. Hardback books decorated with dazzling colors would be a great gift for literature lovers of all ages. The most practical gifts for schoolchildren will help them learn about writing, English or computers.

Suitable for: Old and young people keen on reading and the school children of friends.

Mini Electronic Appliances and Home Furnishings
Sending mini electronic appliances as lunar New Year gifts has become quite a trend. Things like humidifiers, vacuum cleaners, and mini washing machines will surely be treasure by housewives. Exquisite handicrafts and home furnishings would be another wise choice, as decorating your home is an important part of the festival.

Suitable for all.

Jewelry
Jewelry is a valuable present for that special person in your life and a way to express feelings for a loved one, which may have been buried in your heart for years. So take advantage of the festive occasion as most shopping malls are offering discounts. Select a perfect ring or necklace, you can even carve her name or birthday on it. It's sure to move her and make her remember the moment forever.

Suitable for: Someone you love or are chasing after.