A widely used food delivery service globally; in China, you’ll generally order through local delivery apps instead.
What People Use in China
Meituan Takeaway
A major China food-delivery platform for meals, drinks, and everyday items, typically paid via QR wallets.
Taobao Flash Shopping
A major China delivery option that may appear under the Taobao Shangou (淘宝闪购) branding; often associated with the former Ele.me / 饿了么 entry points.
JD Waimai
A China food-delivery option in the JD ecosystem; usefulness depends on city coverage and available merchants.
Traveler Tips
- ✓Install at least one China delivery app before you need it.
- ✓Have Alipay or WeChat Pay ready—QR-wallet payments are the default.
- ✓If menus are hard to read, use screenshots with in-app translation features.
Things to Watch Out For
- ⚠Your usual delivery workflow may not be available while in China.
- ⚠Address formats and drop-off instructions can be tricky without local context.