ChinaLocal Essentials

Groceries, snacks, drinks, and daily essentials.

• CR VanguardNational chain
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• RT-MartLarge format
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• Yonghui SuperstoresFresh food
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• Walmart ChinaReliable basics
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• Sam's ClubMembership
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• HemaPremium grocery
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• WumartUrban chain
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• Lianhua SupermarketEstablished chain
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Quick snacks, drinks, and everyday essentials.

• Easy JoyLargest network
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• MeiyijiaVery common
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• uSmileFuel stations
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• LawsonUrban favorite
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• FamilyMartCity staple
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• 7-ElevenFamiliar
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Medicine, first aid, and personal care.

• Guoda DrugstoresMajor chain
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• LBX PharmacyTrusted chain
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• YixintangVery widespread
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• Yifeng PharmacyStrong network
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• DashenlinSouthern strength
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• NepstarEstablished chain
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Withdraw local currency from ATMs.

• ICBC
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• Agricultural Bank of China
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• China Construction Bank
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• Bank of China
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• Postal Savings Bank of China
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• China Merchants Bank
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Exchange foreign currency.

• Bank of ChinaBest known
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• ICBCMajor bank
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• China Construction BankMajor bank
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• Agricultural Bank of ChinaWide network
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Popular cafés for coffee, Wi-Fi, and a break.

• Luckin CoffeeMost used
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• StarbucksPremium default
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• Cotti CoffeeFast growing
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• Manner CoffeeCity favorite
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• McCafeEasy access
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Shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.

• Wanda PlazaMost widespread
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• MixCPremium malls
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• Joy CityUrban retail
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• Longfor Paradise WalkStrong lifestyle
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• CapitaMallReliable mix
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• Raffles CityCentral locations
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Personal care and cosmetics.

• WatsonsMost practical
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• SephoraPrestige beauty
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• HarmayCurated beauty
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• The ColoristTrend led
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• Wow ColourMass beauty
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SIM cards, eSIM support, and mobile services.

• China MobileLargest network
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• China TelecomStrong coverage
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• China UnicomTraveler friendly
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Easy transportation around the city.

• DiDiDominant
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• AmapTaxi aggregator
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• T3 GoCommon backup
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• Cao Cao MobilityReliable backup
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Get local food delivered to your door.

• MeituanMarket leader
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• Ele.meMajor rival
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• JD TakeawayNewer option
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Groceries and daily essentials delivered.

• Meituan InstashoppingMost practical
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• JD DaojiaRetail delivery
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• HemaPremium grocery
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• Dingdong MaicaiFresh produce
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• Xiaoxiang SupermarketMeituan grocery
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Transit cards and smart cards for travel.

• China T-UnionIntercity standard
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• Beijing YikatongCapital transit
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• Shanghai Public Transportation CardShanghai transit
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• Shenzhen TongShenzhen transit
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• Yang Cheng TongGuangzhou transit
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Local maps and transit directions.

• AmapBest default
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• Baidu MapsVery popular
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• Tencent MapsWeChat linked
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Rent bikes and e-scooters nearby.

• HellobikeMost accessible
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• Meituan BikeVery common
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• Qingju BikeDiDi backed
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Wash and dry clothes.

• FornetDry cleaning
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• eDaixiPickup laundry
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Comfortable places for remote work.

• WeWork ChinaPremium network
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• UcommuneLocal network
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• DistriiBusiness focused
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Fitness centers and workout facilities.

• SupermonkeyBoutique classes
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• LefitFlexible access
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• Will's FitnessLarge clubs
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• Tera WellnessFull service
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Medical care and emergency treatment.

• United Family HealthcareInternational standard
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• Raffles MedicalPrivate clinics
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• Jiahui HealthShanghai strong
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• Parkway HealthInternational clinics
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