With the Mid-Autumn Festival fast approaching, Huzhou, Zhejiang province, has prepared both traditional and innovative mooncakes in celebration. 

Among the people of Huzhou, the time-honored "Buchang Mooncake" brand is the most popular. The traditional meat mooncakes boast a flaky crust enveloping a full meat filling, creating a flavorful explosion with each bite.

Mixed-nut mooncakes. [Photo/WeChat account: wenlv0572] 

For those with a sweet tooth, the mixed-nut mooncake is a delight. It is filled with a medley of nuts and seeds, including walnut kernels, melon seeds, peanuts, and sesame seeds, offering a subtle sweetness that is cherished by locals.

Chicken cutlet mooncakes. [Photo/WeChat account: wenlv0572] 

Dun Xu Tang, a traditional shop in Huzhou, has captured hearts with its innovative chicken cutlet mooncakes. The crispy crust blended with Orleans-style chicken cutlets creates a surprisingly delightful taste.

Anji white tea mooncakes. [Photo/WeChat account: wenlv0572]

Anji white tea mooncakes offer a healthy twist by infusing Anji white tea, rich in tea polyphenols, into the traditional recipe. The tea is finely ground and mixed into the flour, resulting in a fragrant and non-greasy delight — a perfect balance of health and tastiness.