Move over, classic candied hawthorn! Harbin's iconic street snack tanghulu is getting a wild upgrade that's breaking the internet 🌏. In the frosty heart of Northeast China, vendors along Harbin’s bustling Central Avenue are skewering everything from king crabs 🦀 to hairy crabs, chili peppers 🌶️, and even sausages – then dunking them in glossy sugar coatings!
\"It's like a sweet-and-savory TikTok trend come to life,\" says Singaporean traveler Li Wei, who filmed her first bite of candied eggplant. While traditional fruit versions (strawberries, grapes) remain popular, adventurous foodies are freaking out over creations like:
🧄 Candied garlic (for the brave!)
🥒 Crunchy sugar-glazed cucumbers
🌽 Sweet-and-smoky charred corn
This isn’t just a snack revolution – it’s a cultural mashup. As night markets buzz with visitors, locals say the experimental treats reflect Harbin’s history as a crossroads of Russian, Chinese, and global influences. ❄️✨
