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[quote=KEJIAN                  ,20375]If you are going to China on a tour you will be eating in many restaurants. Don't worry about dairy. It's almost unheard of in Chinese restaurant cooking.If you'r going to live there for a while shop at the markets and do your own cooking. You should be concerned about two things:1. The use of eggs - Eggs are a very popular ingredient in Chinese restaurant cooking.2. Not a veg issue but be aware of the amount of oil used in restaurant cooking. As for communication,  master "yao"(want) and "bu yao" (don't want) with the item following. "Rou" (pronounced "row") means "meat". So you could say "Bu yao rou" (don't want meat). Travel light, not too many changes of clothes or shoes. When in doubt, plan to dress conservatively. Toothpaste and toothbrushes you can find, dental floss and deodorant you cannot.Female products are in plentiful supply.   There's nothing wrong with trying to communicate by yourself but if your purchase is important and specific make sure to purchase what you need through a Chinese female.As a foreigner you will stand out. Ignore the staring. There's no harm meant. On the whole the Chinese people are very helpful and friendly. Do be aware that there are a few bad eggs so keep an eye on your personal property at all times. Take a look at my website www.genekernis.com/china_travel. It's not commercial and the download will answer many of your questions. Enjoy[/quote]

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