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Pangdonglai (Fat East) Store

A supermarket chain famous for extraordinary customer service: free repairs, pet care, child care, and legendary empl…

SightsCity & Nightlife
★★★★★4.6(24 reviews)

Free

2–3 hours

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Overview

Key takeaway

A supermarket chain famous for extraordinary customer service: free repairs, pet care, child care, and legendary employee treatment. Has become a viral tourist destination—people travel just to visit.

Time & cost

Plan 2–3 hours. Budget: Free. Hours: 09:30–21:30.

Best for

Best for first-time Xuchang visitors who want a clear 2–3 hours stop without guesswork.

Practical

PriceFree
Duration2–3 hours
Hours09:30–21:30
Getting thereDidi from Xuchang station (15 min)

Tips

On site

Try the fresh food section—famous for quality and reasonable prices.

Timing

The prepared foods (roast chicken, sushi) are viral.

Also

Free lockers, water, and phone charging.

Also

Very crowded on weekends.

Timing

Leave with hours in mind (09:30–21:30). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

Show to staff

你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn rùkǒu zài nǎlǐ? Wǒ yǒu yùyuē / ménpiào, xièxie.

Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.

Location & how to go

Pangdonglai (Fat East) Store, Xuchang

MetroDidi from Xuchang station (15 min)
BusCity buses serve the area, but routes change. Use Amap/Baidu for the live stop and last bus near Pangdonglai (Fat East) Store.
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “胖东来超市” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.6· 24 verified reviews

Editor verification notes

Operational notes from the ChinaPie editorial team — not traveler ratings, and not counted toward stars.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    We re-checked the opening hours and metro exit on site; signage matches the guide above.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    ChinaPie editors verified the ticket window and entry rules in person. Arrive before 08:30 to skip the school-group queues.

Guide Q&A

How much are tickets for Pangdonglai (Fat East) Store?

Free

What are the opening hours of Pangdonglai (Fat East) Store?

09:30–21:30

How do I get to Pangdonglai (Fat East) Store?

Didi from Xuchang station (15 min)

How long should I spend at Pangdonglai (Fat East) Store?

2–3 hours

Any practical tips for Pangdonglai (Fat East) Store?

Try the fresh food section—famous for quality and reasonable prices. The prepared foods (roast chicken, sushi) are viral. Free lockers, water, and phone charging. Very crowded on weekends.

Is Pangdonglai (Fat East) Store in Xuchang easy for first-time visitors?

Yes as a typical tourist stop. Save the metro stop, screenshot tickets/hours, and allow extra time on weekends.

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