A photo taken on September 22, 2023, shows Yang Juxin holding her traditionally-styled handmade mooncakes. /CFP
A photo taken on September 22, 2023, shows Yang Juxin’s handmade mooncakes fresh out of the oven. /CFP
Photo taken on September 22, 2023, shows Yang Juxin busy making mooncakes in traditional style. /CFP
Yang Juxin egg washes the mooncakes to give them a shiny look after baking. /CFP
Yang Juxin, a woman in her 70s, has been very busy these days. As China's Golden Week holiday approaches, from September 29 to October 6, which includes Mid-Autumn Festival and its National Day break, she has been receiving more bookings for her homestay and pastry businesses. Her handmade mooncakes are especially popular as many customers favor the traditional flavors.