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Costco Shenzhen: A Unique China Shopping Experience

Costco China | Not what I Expected !!

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Costco China | Not what I Expected !!. This China travel video was filmed by Barrett. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Step into the bustling world of Costco Shenzhen, where East meets West in a shopping experience like no other! In this video, we explore Shenzhen's only Costco, unveiling its incredible range of products—from cutting-edge tech gadgets and imported treats to bulk buys and local favorites. Curious about the differences between Costco and Sam’s Club in China? We’ve got you covered! Join us as we navigate aisles of giant plush toys, exotic snacks, and Western staples, all while discovering surprising deals. Whether you’re a Costco fan or just love exploring unique shopping experiences, this is one video you don’t want to miss!

--- Barrett
November 23, 2024, Autumn in China

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Barrett and Vicky explore Costco Shenzhen after paying 299 RMB for an annual membership. They compare the store with Western Costcos and look through household electronics, tech, nuts, snacks, wine, ice cream, tea, and an extensive cheese selection. The shelves mix imported brands with products for the Chinese market, including seaweed crisps. Barrett spots Cornish clotted cream and is surprised by the cheese selection, then encounters a fan who recognizes him as a YouTuber. They buy a folding wagon, check out and total their purchases, load the car, and visit the cafe for familiar Costco foods. The shopping trip also prompts observations about soup, olive oil, coffee, shavers, and crabs sold in small baskets.

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Costco China | Not what I Expected !!

A Costco trip in Shenzhen

Barrett and Vicky visit Costco Shenzhen and begin by paying 299 RMB for an annual membership. The vlog compares the store with Costco locations in Western countries and notes that it appears to be the only Costco in Shenzhen. Inside, the selection mixes international brands with products for the local market. They browse household electrical goods, electronics and tech, nuts and snacks, Ritz crackers and cheese, soup, wine, ice cream, tea, and Christmas decorations.

Barrett is surprised to find Cornish clotted cream and enjoys seeing a large cheese selection. He also points out seaweed-flavored crisps and other snacks more specific to China. He comments on the way products are presented, including small baskets of crabs, and shares his reactions as he encounters familiar and unfamiliar items. While shopping, he discusses the difference between soup in China and what Westerners may call broth, and observes that thicker, creamier versions are what some people in the West call soup.

Checkout and cafe

The shopping experience includes an unexpected interaction when a fan recognizes Barrett as a YouTuber. They continue browsing, look at Christmas decorations, and purchase a folding wagon. The video shows their checkout and final total before they load the purchases into their car.

Barrett and Vicky finish at the Costco cafe, which sells hot dogs, ice cream, pizza, and fried chicken. The stop makes the store a shopping and dining destination in the same visit. Barrett offers practical observations for potential visitors: the annual membership cost, the selection of cheeses, and the varied quality of electric shavers and olive-oil blends. He suggests established shaver brands such as Philips and checking that olive oil is authentic. He also notes that coffee culture has grown and that the store has a broad selection of beans and roasts. The video is a personal comparison of one Shenzhen warehouse store, its products, a chance fan encounter, and the food available at its cafe.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: How much is a Costco Shenzhen membership?
A: Barrett and Vicky pay 299 RMB for a one-year membership. The video mentions this as a useful detail for people considering a visit.
Q: What products stand out at Costco Shenzhen?
A: Barrett is surprised by the large cheese selection and finds Cornish clotted cream. The store also has familiar international products and China-specific snacks such as seaweed-flavored crisps.
Q: What food does the Costco Shenzhen cafe serve?
A: The cafe offers hot dogs, ice cream, pizza, and fried chicken. Barrett and Vicky visit it after shopping and loading their purchases.

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Costco Shenzhen: A Unique China Shopping Experience

Step into the bustling world of Costco Shenzhen, where East meets West in a shopping experience like no other! In this video, we explore Shenzhen's only Costco, unveiling its incredible range of products—from cutting-edge tech gadgets and imported treats to bulk buys and local favorites. Curious...

Costco Shenzhen: Unique China Shopping Experience

Experience the unique blend of East and West at Costco Shenzhen! This video takes you on a shopping adventure, exploring the surprising range of products available, from high-tech gadgets to local favorites. Discover the differences between Costco in China and its American counterpart, and uncover incredible deals along the way. Get ready for giant plush toys, exotic snacks, and more!