Save up to about 70-87%
on glasses in China
We provide international visitors traveling to China with a complete, unbiased guide to buying glasses. Real prices, certified stores, scam warnings, step-by-step guides - available in 12 languages.
Which situation are you in?
Three common traveler types. Choose your type to get a tailored guide, including recommended cities, timing, and budget advice.
City Visitors
Already traveling in Shanghai, Beijing, or other major cities? Want to fit getting glasses into your existing itinerary without making a special trip.
Eyewear Sourcing Trip at the Source
Want to learn about wholesale glasses? Go to Danyang, Zhenjiang (the eyewear capital of the world), maximize your savings, and choose from 1600+ merchants.
Buy Online
Prefer shopping on Taobao or JD.com from your hotel? Have items shipped to your hotel address, and ask the front desk to help with returns if needed. Best for non-prescription sunglasses.
The 6 Common Steps to Getting-Glasses-in-China.com
From entering the store to leaving with your new glasses. Most visitors complete the entire process within 2 hours.
In-store browsing
At the eyewear market, choose a shop you like. Walk in directly, pick out frames, no appointment needed
Free Eye Exam
Most shops offer free eye exams (it is recommended to choose a shop with certified optometrists)
Choose Frames and Lenses
Thousands of frames to choose from; confirm refractive index, coatings, and prescription
Payment Confirmation
Cash, WeChat, Alipay (some large stores accept Visa). To protect your rights, please request a written receipt
On-site Processing
Watch the entire process of your lenses being cut, polished, and fitted on site
Try-On & Pickup
Verify the prescription with a lensmeter, adjust the frame, and you're done!
China's 14 Hottest Eyewear Cities · 39 Eyewear Markets
Every eyewear market has been verified, including address, transportation, price range and opening hours. Click any city to view the detailed guide.
Shanghai
#01Danyang
#02Beijing
#03Guangzhou
#04Shenzhen
#05Hangzhou
#06Chengdu
#07Wuhan
#08Xiamen
#09Xi'an
#10Changsha
#11Kunming
#12Zhengzhou
#13Shenyang
#14Independent · Verified · Impartial
We don't sell glasses. We don't take commissions. We don't accept paid reviews. Major eyewear markets are verified on the ground to ensure information is accurate and reliable.
On-Site Visits
We verify prices through on-site visits and user feedback, record actual prices, and check lens authenticity.
Zero Commission
We earn zero affiliate fees. Stores cannot pay to be listed or improve their ranking. Editorial decisions are not influenced by commercial interests.
Scam Blacklist
We maintain a public blacklist exposing information about counterfeit sales, price gouging, or violations of consumer rights.
Latest Exposures and Alerts
Stay informed about the latest quality inspections and consumer alerts. Be sure to check before you buy.
| Date | Market/Store | Issue | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08 | Panjiayuan Glasses City (Beijing) | CCTV inspection found 3 stalls selling counterfeit Zeiss lenses | High | CCTV report → |
| 2026-06 | Henggang Glasses City (Shenzhen) | Municipal spot check: 12% of sunglasses fail UV protection standards | Medium | Shenzhen Market Supervision Bureau → |
| 2026-03 | Danyang individual stall #A231 | Found selling "code-scraped" lenses with no brand warranty | Medium | Market Management → |
| 2025-11 | Multiple markets (nationwide) | Warning: 15% of tourist-area stalls reportedly impose "foreigner pricing" markups | Medium | User reports → |
We don't sell glasses. We only help you get the glasses you love.
Getting-Glasses-in-China.com is an independent research platform. We do not accept advertising, do not earn affiliate commissions, and do not accept sponsorship or payment from any optical shop. Our sole mission is to help international travelers get quality glasses at fair prices in China.