WeChat Contacts You Need to Add, Pt. 1

Pauline van Hasselt | Nov 8, 2017 2:48 pm | 4 comments | 5450 reads

I heard about WeChat three hours after arriving in Beijing. My first response was, "This is an unnecessary app; I have Whatsapp, why would I also need WeChat?” Boy, was I wrong! The discovery of WeChat has made my life so much easier and I wish the rest of the world would get on board (or at least have access to its myriad of services). Not only have I made many a friend via the app but it has also opened up new shopping experiences (and discounts), as well as easy access to ordering food, services, and almost anything else directly to my home. Below I share some of the best accounts that I have come across so far (watch out for parts 2, 3, 4 ...).
 

F&B

Bread
Bread for Life not only makes amazing tasting bread and cakes but they also give back to the community by exclusively hiring disabled Chinese; people who might not be able to find work elsewhere. So next time a friend or loved one's birthday rolls around, don’t just order any cake, get one from Bread for Life and do some good. Add on WeChat: BreadofLifeBakery

Coconut Yogurt
These yogurts are a sure delight and can be delivered right to your home. For lactose intolerant these are the greatest. Add on WeChat: yeyo-yogurt

Wine
I am not a wine connoisseur by any standards but I sure do love a glass, or two. Send your wine preferences tot his account and you'll get bottles sent to your home in return. Luckily, I live so close to their warehouse that when I ordered on a Friday night, I received three bottles of chilled wine within two hours. What a great surprise! The best part? She threw in a complimentary wine opener. Add on WeChat: fanigurevich

Creams
I have many favorite skincare contacts, but I just ordered some hand cream from Shangrila Botanicals and I am hooked! Add on WeChat: 15601193751

Sausage and Meats
Andy of Andy's Craft Sausages is the best sausage guy going and the only contact you need for a quick meat cravings fix. The chorizo sausage is to die for; combined with eggs, it’s the perfect breakfast. Add on WeChat: andy706588

Nut Butters
The two girls behind Naked Nut Butters are breaking new ground with their nutty blends that are only a short WeChat order away. Add on WeChat: NAKEDnutbutters

Salmon
Have a yearning for smoked salmon? This trusted viking will get some salmon delivered to your door.Add him on WeChat: viking-salmon


Mind and Body

Life Coaching and Mindfulness
These two ladies are my tickets to sanity in Beijing. They do personal life coaching and mindfulness sessions. Add them to start living to your full potential. For life coaching add Carnissa, WeChat:BerryThoughtfulLife, and for Mindfulness add Nathalie, WeChat: nathaliedorbes

Nails
I adore going to get my nails done at the salon but I find that I rarely have the time. In order to solve that unending conundrum, I order a nail service from my favorite couple, who come to your house and tag team for an amazing manicure-pedicure combo. Nails that are salon-worthy, English speaking, clean, honest, and their prices are fair – what more could you ask for? Add on WeChat: ZXF19930710

Makeup
Need some fabulous makeup done for an event? This amazing artist is a gem and will make you look the prettiest you have been. Add on WeChat: frau_romanova

Pollution Masks
Masks are a must-have in Beijing. One of the best ways to get a high-quality mask is by ordering through idMask thanks to their quick delivery. On one particularly polluted day, he even personally delivered a mask to my home. Kids and adult masks available. Add him on WeChat: 18515359601 

Yoga at Home
Get your yoga on in the comfort of your own home. Or find out where he teaches yoga . Add this yogi for more information on WeChat: helloleo1234


Miscellaneous Services

Balloons
Have a party but don’t want to blow up the balloons? Order these balloons delivered to your door on the day of the festivities. Add on WeChat: balloons88

Arts and Crafts
Need to keep your kids busy? Don’t know where to buy arts and crafts supplies in Beijing? No problem, this innovative mother has all the goods. Add her on WeChat: GemmaJiang

Kids Entertainment
If you are looking for some entertainment for the toddlers and kids, order this lady to your home or follow her to one of her musical movement sessions. Add her on WeChat: Ilovematisse102

Photographer
These are two of my favorite photographers in Beijing. Perfect for family shoots or capturing any activity that you want to be eternalized as a picture to never forget. Add on WeChat Dave: dlhzao or Chiara: chiarayeph

Housing Agent
I have met my share of house agents and so I know that Frank is one in a million: fair, honest, and hardworking. Add on WeChat:13910813378

This article originally appeared on our sister site beijingkids.

Photos: e27.co

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Re: WeChat Contacts You Need to Add, Pt. 1
Posted Nov 21, 2017 9:02am by AndrewKilleen
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I am here wrote:

This article is biased and The Beijinger should not allow it. It favors one service provider or vender. It leads to the question of why these are being promoted and not others, and if the author and/or the publication is being paid for featuring it.

Paid for content/ advertising is always clearly indicated as such. This is a personal selection by our colleague Pauline. If you know of any WeChat service providers or vendors who our readers should be aware of, then please let us know- we'll check them out and include them in a future listing, if appropriate.

Re: WeChat Contacts You Need to Add, Pt. 1
Posted Nov 20, 2017 7:31am by I am here

This article is biased and The Beijinger should not allow it. It favors one service provider or vender. It leads to the question of why these are being promoted and not others, and if the author and/or the publication is being paid for featuring it.

Re: WeChat Contacts You Need to Add pt. 1
Posted Nov 8, 2017 4:37pm by randall44

why cant i edit and delite posts as easy as i could before sigh ...

Re: WeChat Contacts You Need to Add pt. 1
Posted Nov 8, 2017 4:28pm by randall44

honestly its over rated after the back in my book even my bank app directly does the same things a lot of the discounts exagerated but what ever if your happy your happy friends take take that word with a garain of sault as they say we chat has some value grown ups could usely do with just with out the usless bothersome socail media crap the shopping gemmic is no good unless you have an physical address linking a lot of apps togather so they can watch and pump you adds all the time we could all do with out you best hope your phone plants data coveres you the right way when your abrud and hump often it wont as for all the chances to spend money how has that ever been taxing better luck with you have say a solid aqurete gps and translator that wont spam you and waste your time and money failing dew to excessive updates when your not inside a town or city perfectly needing it the most