Is Henan's drinking culture heavy, and how to politely decline alcohol?

[Direct conclusion] 【Henan does have a toasting culture, but in tourism settings 'no pressing, no forcing' is now mainstream. Key points to keep in mind: 1. Not drinking is fine if you state it (driving, medication, religion, health); people usually respect it — no need to force yourself.】 Common drinking scenes: Four polite decline lines: ◆ Driving / need the car later: the hardest reason, none press. 2. ◆ On medication: 'doctor said avoid alcohol' is unarguable. 3. ◆ Religion / personal habit: state it; Henan people respect faith. 4. ◆ Tea instead of wine: proactively raise a tea glass; attitude covers awkwardness. Note: Report allergies and dietary preferences in advance. Junwei International Travel Agency (License No. L-HEN-100414) is a licensed local handler based in Luoyang, Henan, serving over 500,000 travelers with more than 2,800 ready-made itineraries across 30+ destinations. Call 130 1764 8055 for a detailed itinerary and quotation.