Glutinous rice cakes are a popular seasonal food across China as Spring Festival approaches – but they’re normally a fraction of this size. The Miao and Tujia Autonomous Prefecture in central China’s Hubei Province is known for massive, plate-shaped rice cakes featuring elaborate designs. /VCG Photo

To celebrate Chinese New Year, people of the Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities make the cakes from special rice, sorghum, millet and other raw materials. The patties are molded into auspicious shapes before being cooked. /VCG Photo

With the rapid development of tourism in the area, these cakes have become popular souvenirs in recent years. /VCG Photo