Daily Life Services

Comprehensive Food Delivery Platforms

These platforms connect you with a vast array of restaurants and are the most direct choice for ordering meals.

uMeituan is a market leader with an enormous number of merchants. You can find everything from major chains to unique, small local eateries. It is currently promoting the "Raccoon Canteen" project, which focuses on transparent kitchens and supply chain traceability to enhance food safety and quality.

uEleme is another nationwide comprehensive platform and a key competitor to Meituan. A significant advantage is its deep integration within the Alibaba ecosystem (such as with Taobao and Amap). The platform also continuously optimizes delivery routes using AI technology and pays attention to rider welfare.

uJD.com is entering the food delivery market through brands like "7Fresh Kitchen," initially focusing on quality dining and reliable ingredient sourcing. Notably, in some pilot cities, it has eliminated fines for late deliveries, replacing them with a "service score" management system, allowing riders to deliver more safely. To reach more users, its brands have also joined other platforms like Meituan and Taobao Quick Now.

Fresh Retail & Grocery Platforms

These platforms primarily focus on fresh produce and daily essentials, with many also offering prepared meals and delivery services.

uHema is a representative of the "store + warehouse" model, emphasizing both online and offline experiences. Its "Hema Fresh" format is known for strong fresh product categories and supports fast delivery within a 3-kilometer radius of its stores. The "Super Hema Suan NB" (formerly Hema NB) is positioned as a community discount store with higher cost-effectiveness. Additionally, its "Cloud Enjoy Club" (formerly Hema Cloud Super) offers nearly 4,000 products and provides nationwide delivery service.

uSam's Club operates on a membership model (requiring a paid membership to shop). It specializes in large-size packages and high-quality goods, particularly famous for its imported snacks and own-brand Member's Mark products. It offers "Express Delivery" service, delivering orders in as fast as 1 hour within cities where it has physical warehouses.

uPupu Supermarket is a strong player in regional markets like Fuzhou and Xiamen. It uses a self-operated warehouse model without physical stores, enabling highly efficient fulfillment and very fast delivery times. Recently, it has trialed "Pupu Kitchen" in some areas, leveraging its supply chain advantages to explore the food delivery business.

Online Shopping

Online shopping is extremely convenient in China and is an ideal way to purchase souvenirs or replenish daily necessities. The main platforms include:

uTaobao

This is a massive Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) marketplace, like a giant online bazaar. You can find almost everything here, from unique clothing and creative handicrafts to various small commodities. Its hallmark is an unparalleled variety of goods and a wide price range, making it perfect for finding unique and affordable items.

uJD.com

Unlike Taobao, JD.com is primarily a Business-to-Consumer (B2C) platform, renowned for its self-operated logistics and authentic product guarantee. It excels in selling electronics, home appliances, and daily necessities. Its delivery speed is exceptionally fast, offering same-day or next-day delivery in many cities, making it ideal for goods that require reliable and quick shipping.

Hotel Booking

For booking accommodation in China, the following comprehensive travel apps are your best options.

uTrip.com

This is China's largest and most comprehensive Online Travel Agency (OTA). It offers an extremely wide selection of hotels, ranging from budget hostels to luxury international chains. Its strengths are reliable service, detailed information, and comprehensive multilingual customer support, making it very suitable for foreign tourists.

uFliggy

This is the travel service platform under Alibaba Group. It integrates seamlessly with the Alibaba ecosystem (such as Alipay). It often offers competitive prices and package deals and is particularly popular among the younger generation of users.

uQunar

The name means "Where to go" in Chinese. It is a powerful metasearch engine that aggregates prices from multiple suppliers, including Ctrip. It is ideal for travelers looking to compare prices and find the best value deals.

Usage Tips for Visitors

We recommend downloading these apps from your app store before your trip and completing the registration process in advance, as some services may require SMS verification.

These platforms typically support Alipay and WeChat Pay, with some also accepting international credit cards. Please refer to the separate payment guide for more details.

Within these apps, you can directly search for cuisines you're interested in (like "Sichuan food" or "barbecue") or specific restaurant names. You can also filter by location, sales volume, or ratings to quickly find what you want.