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Vegan Food Tour: Wutaishan's Green Dicos & Puhua Temple

China has VEGAN FAST FOOD?! | Wutaishan Green Dicos + Puhua Temple in Shanxi

Destination:ChinaProvince:ShanxiCity:Xinzhou
China has VEGAN FAST FOOD?! | Wutaishan Green Dicos + Puhua Temple in Shanxi
Vegan in China6 min

China has VEGAN FAST FOOD?! | Wutaishan. This was filmed by Vegan in China. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Today I'm visiting Wutaishan in Shanxi Province which hosts China's one and only Green Dicos! Dicos Green, Wutai Mountain, Shanxi Province. Puhua Temple, Wutai Mountain, Shanxi Province. I'm Alex, a Canadian living her best vegan foodie life in China! When I moved to Beijing in 2019, everyone told me it would be impossible to maintain my meatless lifestyle... Well, 5 years later I'm still here thriving and discovering new yummy plant-based dishes every day, and I want to share them with YOU! From street-side delights to fancy Michelin finds, my mission is simple: to prove that being vegan in China is not only possible but downright delicious! Whether you're fully vegan or simply a food enthusiast, I welcome you to join me on my adventures chatting with locals and sampling the diverse flavours of authentic Chinese cuisine.

--- Vegan in China
July 30, 2024, Summer in China

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Alex from Vegan In China visits a Green Dicos in Shanxi, where the menu includes vegan nuggets, fries, hash browns and a chicken curry bowl. She then visits Puhua Temple for an all-you-can-eat vegan meal priced at 38 yuan. She describes a varied spread prepared without animal products and notes the temple practice of avoiding garlic and onion. She describes the fast-food items' taste and texture, including vegan nuggets, fries, hash browns and a curry bowl, then compares that casual meal with a temple buffet. The temple food uses no animal products and avoids garlic and onion. The temple buffet costs 38 yuan and avoids garlic and onion, ingredients many practicing Buddhists avoid.

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China has VEGAN FAST FOOD?! | Wutaishan Green Dicos + Puhua Temple in Shanxi

Vegan fast food at Green Dicos

Alex, a Canadian vegan living in China, visits a Green Dicos in Shanxi province. Dicos is a familiar fast-food chain, and this branch offers a fully vegetarian menu with some vegan options. Alex tries vegan nuggets, fries, hash browns and a chicken curry bowl, commenting on the taste and texture of each. The hash browns remind her of a familiar Western breakfast food. She is pleased by the quality and range available, while also suggesting that there is room to improve the menu for a wider audience. The visit challenges her expectations about finding convenient plant-based food at a chain associated with meat dishes.

A vegan meal at Puhua Temple

The trip continues to Puhua Temple in Wutaishan, where Alex has an all-you-can-eat vegan meal for 38 yuan. She describes the buffet as having a wide variety of dishes and flavors. The food contains no animal products, and the meal uses flavors without garlic or onion, ingredients many practicing Buddhists avoid. Alex describes the temple visit as personally meaningful and the meal as satisfying. The video contrasts the convenience of fast food with a meal in a spiritual setting, while showing two different ways to find vegan food in China.

The source's practical suggestions include trying vegetarian or vegan choices at Dicos, having the nostalgic hash browns for breakfast, visiting Puhua Temple for its buffet and being respectful and quiet when visiting temples. Alex's journey is a food-focused visit to Shanxi and Wutaishan, from a familiar restaurant format to a temple meal with a distinct setting.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What vegan food did Alex try at Dicos?
A: She tried vegan nuggets, fries, hash browns and a chicken curry bowl at the Green Dicos.
Q: How much was the Puhua Temple meal?
A: The all-you-can-eat vegan buffet cost 38 yuan.
Q: What ingredients were avoided in the temple meal?
A: The temple food was prepared without animal products and without garlic or onion, ingredients avoided by many practicing Buddhists.

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Vegan Food Tour: Wutaishan's Green Dicos & Puhua Temple

Vegan foodie Alex explores Shanxi's Wutaishan, discovering delicious vegan fast food & serene temples. A surprisingly tasty China adventure!

Shanxi Vegan Food: Dicos & Temple Meal

Embark on a culinary adventure with Vegan in China as they explore the unexpected vegan delights of Wutaishan in Shanxi Province. Discover China's unique Green Dicos, a fast-food haven for plant-based eaters, nestled amidst the serene beauty of Wutai Mountain. The journey continues to the ancient Puhua Temple, offering a captivating blend of spiritual serenity and delicious vegan discoveries. This captivating exploration proves that veganism in China is not only achievable but also incredibly flavorful!

Attractions in this video: Puhua Temple, Wutaishan