China travel answer · Food
How can I manage food allergies while traveling in China?
Updated 2026-09-19 · Conditions and policies can change
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Last checked 2026-09-19; corrections are applied without unpublishing useful guidance.
Direct answer
Prepare a Chinese-language allergy card that names the allergen and explains the consequences clearly. Severe allergies require extra caution because sauces, shared oil and cross-contact may not be obvious.
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- ✓Check time-sensitive details shortly before travel.
- ✓Match general guidance to your dates, route and personal needs.
What to know
- ●Carry prescribed emergency medicine in its original packaging.
- ●Show the allergy card before ordering, not after food arrives.
- ●Choose restaurants and hotels that can discuss ingredients clearly when the allergy is serious.
Evidence note
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