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Introduction to Convenience Stores

Overview of Convenience Stores in Taiwan & Recommended Shops Near NSYSU

Major Convenience Store Chains

7-Eleven (Uni-President)

The most common convenience store brand in Taiwan, found everywhere from cities to rural areas. Offers a wide range of products and services:

  • Ready-to-eat meals such as bento boxes, rice balls, and desserts
  • Various bill payment services
  • ibon kiosks for ticketing, printing, and parcel pickup

FamilyMart

Excels in hot food offerings and private label products. Signature ready meals include:

  • Hot bentos, pasta, hot pot, rice balls
  • FamilyMart Collection snacks, drinks, and daily necessities
  • FamiPort kiosks offering a range of services

Hi-Life

More common in central and southern Taiwan, known for local specialty items and its Prime brand:

  • Local-style bentos, special teas, and desserts
  • Convenient parcel service (Hi-Life Pickup)
  • Life-ET kiosks for tickets, payments, and member discounts

OK Mart

Offers relatively affordable pricing with various in-house brands:

  • OK Cafe freshly brewed coffee is popular among students
  • Selected bentos, bread, and frozen meals
  • Payment and agency services for daily needs

Recommended Stores Near NSYSU

7-ELEVEN Shao Lin Branch: Located near the campus tunnel entrance, a convenient stop for students to grab breakfast on their way to class.

FamilyMart Kaohsiung Xiwan Branch: Located inside the campus, a popular lunch spot among students; offers halal options to accommodate diverse dietary needs.

FamilyMart Kaohsiung Sizihwan Branch: Just outside the campus gate, a common late-night snack stop.

Hi-Life Gushan Binhai Branch: Close to the ferry boarding area to Cijin, great for a quick stop before taking the boat.

Diverse Services & Features of Convenience Stores

Ready-to-eat meals: A wide variety of rice balls, soups, and bentos, perfect for busy students and office workers.
Private brands: Such as 7-Eleven’s “Good Morning” and FamilyMart’s “FamilyMart Collection,” offering quality and affordable choices.
Bill payment services: Pay utility bills, credit cards, tuition fees, and even pick up parcels all in one place.
Kiosk services: ibon, FamiPort, Life-ET provide convenient printing, ticketing, and information services.
Special collaboration items: Regular collaborations with anime, artists, and movies offer collectible and practical items.
Eco-friendly initiatives: Promotes reusable cups, recycling policies, and biodegradable packaging in line with government regulations.
Open 24/7 year-round: Whether day or night, convenience stores are always part of your daily life.
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