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Vegetarian-friendly China

FlexibleYour paceVegetarianTemple foodSlow travel

A route and a playbook for plant-based travelers: temple cuisine, Buddhist restaurants, and the exact phrases and dishes that make ordering effortless across cities.

Step 1

Master the basics

The phrases that work (and the ones that don't — 'vegetarian' can still arrive with pork stock). We give you a card to show and the dishes that are reliably plant-based.

Step 2

Temple & Buddhist cuisine

Some of China's best vegetarian food is at monasteries and dedicated Buddhist restaurants. We point you to the standouts in each major city.

Step 3

Hotpot & street food, decoded

Yes, you can do hotpot — here's how to build a fully veg pot, and which street snacks are safe bets.

Sample itinerary — in the product, the AI tailors this to your dates, pace, diet and interests, and the shadow guide rides along once you land.