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Vegetarian-friendly China
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.