heihachi Posted August 19, 2008 at 06:54 PM Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 at 06:54 PM I'm going to China next year and taking the way through Hong Kong. I've been to Hong Kong 2 years ago and know they have vanilla coke there, so i wondering if they have that in mainland China also or if i have to stock up in hk? I love vanilla coke so I would be too happy if they have that in China also, specially coz they don't make it here in Sweden anymore.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiao Kui Posted August 19, 2008 at 10:20 PM Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 at 10:20 PM Where in China? It's a big place and availability of products varies depending on how large and developed the city is. I live in Kunming a second tier city, and we have Vanilla Coke but it's only available on a limited basis from an import grocery chain (presumably imported from Thailand?). I expect availability might be better in BJ or GZ, but you still might be limited to specialized import groceries or the imported section of your local Carrefoure or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heihachi Posted August 19, 2008 at 11:47 PM Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 at 11:47 PM Thanks big time! Now I know they have in China and hopefully in my city as well. I don't have to go all way back to HK anyway. I'm gonna study in Xian or Wuhan probably, at least Wuhan is big enough maybe? If there's anyone in Xian or Wuhan please tell me if you have seen vanilla coke there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandeX Posted August 20, 2008 at 05:36 AM Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 at 05:36 AM Here in Guangzhou, as well as every single city I have been in Guangdong there is Vanilla Coke in every single, grocery store, supermarket, convenience store, mom and pop shop, street vendor, etc. It is ubiquitous and sold right along with regular Coke, and Coke Zero and Diet/Light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonglin Posted August 20, 2008 at 05:40 AM Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 at 05:40 AM I love vanilla coke so I would be too happy if they have that in China also, specially coz they don't make it here in Sweden anymore.. Try regular coke + couple of drops of vanilla extract per bottle. I would be very surprised if it didn't taste the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gougou Posted August 20, 2008 at 06:02 AM Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 at 06:02 AM Try regular coke + couple of drops of vanilla extract per bottle.Alternatively, try mixing with Absolut Vanilia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiao Kui Posted August 20, 2008 at 12:04 PM Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 at 12:04 PM Maybe they have it more widespread in Kunming, too? I've been out of China for 1 year so if they do it's only recently available. It would be nice to have more beverage options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdn_in_bj Posted August 21, 2008 at 08:49 AM Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 at 08:49 AM I first encountered Vanilla Coke in Hangzhou a couple of years ago. After I returned from that trip, I started seeing it in Beijing as well. But lately all I've been seeing more of Coke Zero, and less of Vanilla Coke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
md1101 Posted August 21, 2008 at 09:00 AM Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 at 09:00 AM there is vanilla coke in xi'an. at least there was at the uni tuck shop. didn't look for it anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Zhiren Posted September 11, 2008 at 08:49 PM Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 at 08:49 PM Will Cream Soda work for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heihachi Posted September 12, 2008 at 11:14 PM Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 at 11:14 PM there is vanilla coke in xi'an. at least there was at the uni tuck shop. didn't look for it anywhere else. wow Thank you for that, and to all others. now im inspired to go to China! Will Cream Soda work for you? hmm maybe, sounds good. Is it chinese? Alternatively, try mixing with Absolut Vanilia I already tried mixing vanilla tea and normal coke, taste aweful. Also tried many other things, but this was the best idea so far i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Zhiren Posted September 13, 2008 at 04:31 PM Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 at 04:31 PM I've seen Cream Soda marketed under the 7-Up company (A&W), Shasta and others. It's quite close to vanilla flavored coke. I'm not sure if Coca-Cola produces a Cream Soda or if any of these is available in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britni Posted September 24, 2008 at 09:12 AM Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 at 09:12 AM Where in China? It's a big place and availability of products varies depending on how large and developed the city is. I live in Kunming a second tier city, and we have Vanilla Coke but it's only available on a limited basis from an import grocery chain. I expect availability might be better in BJ or GZ, but you still might be limited to specialized import groceries or the imported section of your local Carrefoure or whatever. --------------------- Britni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandeX Posted September 25, 2008 at 01:05 AM Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 at 01:05 AM Nah in GZ it's in every single 7-11, and corner store, etc. in the city. Cream Soda's are only in the import stores though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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