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.
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.
