Guests’ concerns about sanitary and hygiene conditions in China are often confounded by the conditions to which Imperial Tours introduces them, and they inevitably find themselves reassured by the Western standards they encounter. Furthermore, since Imperial Tours’ menus are designed for the Western palate, there are no challenging ‘exotic’ items.

On the other hand, Chinese food does incorporate the use of strong flavors provided by garlic, chilli and ginger. Travelers with sensitive stomachs, unused to these flavors, might take precautionary measures by bringing along medicines for common stomach upsets.

A note of caution: while in China, please do not drink any unboiled tap water. If you buy bottled water, make sure the seal has not been broken before you drink from it.

If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please inform us ahead of time and we will accommodate accordingly. (Peanut oil may often be used in cooking)