Guide for Celiac & Gluten-Sensitive Travelers in Shanghai Short Intro BlurbTravelers living with celiac disease or gluten intolerance face unique dining hurdles across China, as iconic local breakfast staples including shengjian buns, fried dough sticks and pork wontons are all wheat-based and high in gluten. Thankfully, Shanghai’s luxury international hotel portfolio has vastly upgraded gluten-free…

Traveling in China with celiac disease can be stressful, especially when you need to explain your strict dietary needs to local chefs who speak little to no English. In Western countries, “gluten-free” is a widely recognized term, but most Chinese cooks have never heard of celiac disease or fully understand what gluten avoidance entails. Thankfully,…

If you’re searching for what to eat in China gluten-free, you’re in luck—Chinese cuisine is packed with delicious, naturally gluten-free options available in nearly every city across the country. Gluten, found in wheat, barley, and rye, is often hidden in sauces, noodles, or dumplings, but many traditional Chinese dishes rely on fresh, simple ingredients that…