Welcome to China, and yes, you will find two Wu Mart's in Beijing. However, when we visited the Global chain I was a bit surprised.Unlike the well kept, brightly lite super stores of the U.S., Wu Mart is a flash-back of a bad version of KMart. It is dim, dirty, and hot. If there were any deals we did not find any. The two items we wanted to purchase - were missed marked at the check out and I decided not to waste my money.
Oh, did I tell you that in the city that plastic bags are not given out - you can purchase them for 4 RMB each...so bring your own bags.
A couple of interesting points. If you go outside most apartment complexes the Wu Mart bus runs every 20 minutes to take you to the store and home again. The buses are dirty and old...and have no air conditioning. However, McDugulls (McDonalds) is right next to Wa Mart so we ride the bus to McDonalds and ride it home -
Another shopping option that is much nicer than Walmart is the Lotus Store. Their bus will also pick you up four times per day for free, providing clean and air conditioned transportation. The Lotus store is a little more expensive, however, is cleaner, brighter, and a nicer experience. (Sorry no camera's were aloud. The kids pose for a picture outside.)
Did I mention that Walmart is unionized here in China?
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Oh my gosh! One thing has not changed - Kate could care less which shoe is on which foot! I love you babies! ~Kisses all over, Mimi
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