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Food, Health & Dining

What to order without fear of chicken feet or bones, how tea bowls work, daily food budgets, and managing travel stomach bugs.

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16 Multi-Language Emergency Cards
Allergies, vegan, Halal, pharmacy — export to your camera roll.
Open the Cards Hub →
Dining Survival
30 Safe Dishes for Picky Eaters
No bones, no offal, no fear. Boneless meats, dumplings, breakfasts & boba.
Read Safe Menu Guide →
Tea & Drinks
Tea Culture, Boba & Cold Drinks
Gaiwan etiquette, ordering boba sweetness, and the hot water rule.
Read Drinks Guide →
Budget & Costs
Meals Cost Less Than You Think
15 RMB noodle bowls. Zero tipping, everywhere.
Read Budget Guide →
Street Food
Ordering Skewers Like a Local
Grab tongs, pick from the fridge, point at what you want.
Read Shaokao Guide →
Health
Tap Water & Your Stomach
Never drink unboiled. The pharmacy fix is cheap.
Read Health Guide →
Restrooms
Pack Tissues. Always.
"Pack tissues or lose your boxers" — community rule #1.
Read Restroom Guide →