Tanghulu in Beijing: Candied Hawthorn, Street Snack Culture, and Buying Tips
A practical guide to Beijing tanghulu, explaining candied hawthorn skewers, crisp sugar shells, sea…
Tanghulu is one of Beijing’s most recognizable sweet street snacks: fruit skewers coated in a glassy sugar shell. The classic version uses hawthorn, while modern stalls also sell strawberry, grape, and mixed-fruit versions. This topic collects guides to flavor, freshness, seasonality, and how to buy it well.