This year’s Mid-Autumn Festival falls on October 6, and mooncake season is in full swing. In Huairen City, Shanxi Province, locals are celebrating with the 1,000-year-old Tang Ganlu hollow mooncakes—a sweet, airy pastry with a story as rich as its brown sugar filling.
Named Tang Ganlu for its signature sweetness and hollow, furnace-like shape, these mooncakes boast a crispy shell that crackles at first bite. Inside, a velvety brown sugar filling meets a unique hollow core, naturally formed during baking. The result? A light, satisfying treat that captures both history and flavor.
Passed down through generations, the Tang Ganlu method relies on small, family-run ovens and precise temperature control. As masters feed just the right amount of dough into their earthen kilns, the pastries rise and set around a sweet, molten center—leaving the prized hollow chamber at their heart.
For travelers and food lovers, a visit to Huairen City offers an immersive journey: watch artisans at work, sample fresh mooncakes straight from the furnace, and explore Shanxi Province’s vibrant autumn festivals. Whether you’re a cultural explorer or craving a taste of tradition, these hollow mooncakes deliver an unforgettable Mid-Autumn experience.
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