The famed Jinfang Snacks Shop in downtown Beijing has seen its peak season for yuanxiao. The shop’s Ciqikou branch sold more than 25,000 kilograms of yuanxiao on Monday, and the amount is expected to surpass 35,000 kilograms on Tuesday. (AP video/Caroline Chen and Zheng Liu)

Beijing residents on buying spree for traditional yuanxiao in celebration of Lantern Festival

The famed Jinfang Snacks Shop in downtown Beijing has seen its peak season for yuanxiao. The shop’s Ciqikou branch sold more than 25,000 kilograms of yuanxiao on Monday, and the amount is expected to surpass 35,000 kilograms on Tuesday. (AP video/Caroline Chen and Zheng Liu)