Walking on the Wangfujing Food Street in Beijing, you will possibly be attracted by sugar-coated haws ("Bingtang Hulu" in Chinese) for their bright colors.

Sugar-coated haw is a traditional snack of Beijing. As a local, I used to see peddlers selling sugar-coated haws on streets and lanes. So a stick of sugar-coated haws is not only a treat for my taste bud but also a treasure of the past.

The venders make the snack on spot so you can see the whole making procedure. They stick nine haw fruits, which are bathed in rock-sugar syrup and then harden into a shiny candy coating. When it cools off, the sugar coat becomes crispy, transparent and golden yellow. A stick of sugar-coated haws only costs RMB 4.

In addition, you can choose sugar-coated strawberries, orange, and pineapple, priced at RMB 8. Have a try on this sour and sweet snack. I am sure you will like it.