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China · Housing & Home58.com
One of China's largest general classifieds platforms, covering real estate, jobs, vehicles, and local services in one marketplace.
What it helps with
- Classifieds for flats, jobs and services58.com lists rentals, second-hand goods, jobs and local services such as movers and cleaners.
- Hiring movers or cleanersLocal service providers can be booked and compared by price and reviews.
- Finding blue-collar and service jobsMany job ads are for restaurants, shops, drivers and logistics.
About 58.com
58.com (58同城, often called "58 Tongcheng") is a broad classifieds platform similar in scope to Craigslist, covering property listings, job postings, secondhand goods, vehicles, and local service listings across Chinese cities.
Key Features
- Real Estate Listings: Extensive property listings for sale and rent from agents and individual owners.
- Local Services: Listings for home services, tutoring, moving, and other local service providers.
- Job Postings: A general job board alongside its classifieds sections.
- Direct Contact: Message or call listers directly to arrange viewings or ask questions.
How to Get Started
- Visit the 58.com website or app and select the category you need (real estate, jobs, etc.).
- Filter by city, price range, and other relevant criteria.
- Browse listings and contact the poster directly for details.
- Arrange viewings, interviews, or transactions directly with the other party.
Before you use it
- Good to know: Listings are posted by individuals and agents; meet in person and never pay a deposit before seeing a flat.
- Limits: The platform is in Chinese, and contacting posters usually requires a Chinese phone number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does 58.com work with a foreign bank card in China?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is 58.com available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use 58.com?
- No, an international phone number generally works for 58.com.
- Do I need local ID or residency for 58.com?
- No, 58.com doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use 58.com?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does 58.com cost?
- Free to browse classifieds; some services and promoted posts are paid