Residents of Hongpingguo Manor in Beijing’s Fangshan District no longer need to spend hours commuting by bus to collect their packages, thanks to a newly established parcel station nearby. The solution came swiftly after local media highlighted the community’s delivery challenges, prompting the Beijing Municipal Postal Administration to coordinate with courier companies.
Previously, only four major courier services delivered directly to the estate, while popular e-commerce carriers like ZTO, STO, YTO, and J&T required residents to travel several kilometers to distant collection points. Public transport inefficiencies often turned a simple errand into a multi-hour ordeal, worsened by weather disruptions.
Following an on-site assessment, postal authorities and courier firms identified a vacant storefront roughly 1 km from the estate—adjacent to a bus stop—as an ideal shared delivery hub. The station now handles over 200 parcels daily from multiple carriers, with capacity for上千件. Residents report renewed confidence in online shopping: “Now we can walk to collect packages, even during holidays’ shopping sprees.”
In parallel, Beijing’s postal department is revitalizing the city’s neglected newspaper kiosks. After inspections revealed 196 idle kiosks—11 along South Third Ring Road alone—authorities cleared debris, posted hygiene notices, and initiated removals for 61 beyond repair. The remaining 135 face deadlines to reopen or be dismantled.
A pilot modernized kiosk near Beijing Exhibition Hall, redesigned with LED lighting and interactive features, hints at the future: transformed into cultural hubs offering 24-hour convenience, tourist souvenirs, and emergency supplies. Funding has been allocated to upgrade more kiosks, aligning with urban renewal efforts.
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