I heard about WeChat three hours after arriving in Beijing. I thought, “This is an unnecessary app. I have WhatsApp, I don’t need WeChat.” Boy. I was wrong! We all need WeChat; my life has been so much easier since I got it, and I wish the rest of the world would get WeChat too. I have made many, many friends through WeChat. I have had many questions answered, many shopping experiences, and also great services at home. Here I’ll share some of my favorite WeChat contacts. Do you have any great WeChat contacts? Let us know!
Essential Oils
This mother is a coach that promotes the use of Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils, and gives workshops around China. She will be in Beijing at the end of this month. Her knowledge is extensive and she had great oil blend ideas for my rowdy toddler and for my house move. Add on WeChat: elsamailloux
Kids’ Organic Bedding
Looking for a great gift or some special pieces to decorate your kid’s room with? This mother just relocated to Beijing and she sells organic tipis, canopies, and bedding. Pieces of art in your kids’ room. Add on WeChat: Littleecoone
Homemade Cereals and Pickles
Elvira started out making granola and her venture is becoming a big success. Though located in Shunyi, Elvira ships all over China. She now has other popular products like chutneys, relishes, and cocoa pops, all homemade and delicious. Add her on WeChat: asteroidelvira
Chocolate
As seen at markets, this chocolate maker has won many hearts with his delicious chocolate and special chocolate tea. Are you in need of a chocolate rush? Add on WeChat: cocodeers
Beef
Where is the beef? Need some grassfed beef from Uruguay? My mounth starts to water looking at the great pieces of meat these people (or cows) can get to your door in Beijing. Add on WeChat: castibeef
Skincare
Skincare from Siberia to your door. I love these creams. There are lotions for kids and adults and they smell good enough to eat. Add on WeChat: AldySha
Italian Cooking Classes
These two authentic ladies give cooking classes in Shunyi and downtown. Need to improve your kitchen skills or want to know more about Italian cuisine? Add on WeChat: CinCucina
Textiles
Baby it’s getting cold outside, get warm on the couch with a colorful throw. DdW Textiles’ handwoven, luxurious throws are 100 percent organic cotton. Add on WeChat: desireedewit
Dutch Snacks
For the Dutch folk in Beijing and the rest of China, you don’t have to live without Dutch cuisine anymore. This gentleman has been delivering traditional Dutch delicacies all over China for a long time. Get your Dutch friends together and make a big order. Add On WeChat: DutchySnacks
Shared Harvest
This farm is located in Beijing and delivers every week fresh greens to the door. You need to top up RMB 3,000 each time, but the fresh vegetable choices delivered are healthy, and will inspire you to cook some delicious food. Add on WeChat: wxid_y9wkwgbke7g322
Sewing Classes
I have wanted to pick up my sewing, and really learn the craft of creating fabric delights. Jen from the SLab located in the Hutongs has many classes to learn this skill. Add her on WeChat: JenPohland
Stone Relocations
I had to look for a moving company that would not charge an arm and a leg. My choice came to Stone Relocations, and although their website is bilingual, the phone is not always picked up by a bilingual person. No worries; for great service in English, add this Stone representative. Add on WeChat: weiwei626500
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