A shopper buys huabobo for the upcoming Chinese New Year in Gaomi, Shandong Province, January 20, 2024. /CFP
A worker displays huabobo at a bakery in Gaomi, Shandong Province, January 20, 2024. /CFP
Workers are busy making huabobo to cater to market demand ahead of the Chinese New Year in Shandong Province, January 20, 2024. /CFP
Huabobo are a popular delicacy from Shandong Province that come in a variety of styles, January 20, 2024. /CFP
Shoppers are rushing out to buy huabobo to prepare for the upcoming Chinese New Year in Gaomi, Shandong Province. These traditional local steamed buns are usually eaten on special occasions such as birthdays, weddings and other festive occasions like the Chinese New Year. As a time-honored tradition, Shandong huabobo are famous for their variety of styles and delectable flavors.