Mid-Autumn Festival is almost upon is. And you know what that means, right? You're about to eat your weight in mooncakes! Love 'em or hate 'em, mooncakes play a huge role in the festival, and they are traditionally given to family and friends as gifts.
Flavors range from five kernel and pork to red bean paste to lotus seed paste. But there are also some less traditional flavors out there, like Oreo. In case you're looking to purchase some mooncakes to give as gifts -- or if you just want to give a few different flavors a try -- there are tons of places around Beijing selling beautiful gift boxes.
1. China World Summit Wing
China World Summit Wing has crafted a fine selection of gift boxes and hampers just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Mooncake flavors range from traditional White Lotus with Egg Yolk to fruity flavors – including Mulberry, Blueberry, Purple Yam, Yunnan Flower and Mango – and one savory option, Yunnan Ham Rose. You can also choose from two deluxe hampers loaded with gourmet goods from red wine to imported olive oil to mixed nuts.
Gift boxes RMB188-268; Hampers RMB1,588 and RMB1,888; China World Summit Wing.
2. JW Marriott Hotel Beijing
JW Marriott Hotel Beijing uses the finest quality ingredients and the most intriguing flavors in their handcrafted mooncakes. They are available through Thursday October 5. JW Marriott is offering four different sets, each featuring exquisite mooncakes from cranberry to lotus to Cantonese egg yolk.
Through Thu Oct 5, RMB238-488. Lobby Lounge, Lobby Level, JW Marriott Hotel Beijing. For more information call 86.10.5908 8510.
3. TRIBE
It's no secret that mooncakes aren't the healthiest
holiday treat. But that's where TRIBE comes in. TRIBE’s mooncakes
are homemade, additive and preservative-free and totally vegan and
gluten-free. Plus, they come in all sorts of flavors from Flower Rose to
Sweet Potato & Coconut Milk to Chocolate Rabbit to Lemon.
RMB188 per box (8 pieces, 2 of each flavor); TRIBE.
4. Ritz-Carlton, Beijing
The Ritz-Carlton, Beijing has put together four different mooncake boxes featuring nine authentic recipes and fillings. Plus, their packaging is completely customizable making these the ultimate holiday gift. Flavors include Mixed Nuts and Ham, Creamy Custard, Red Bean, Pumpkin and more.
Through Thu Oct 5 RMB198-458. Ritz-Carlton, Beijing. For more information call 010-5908 8777.
5. St. Regis Tianjin
OK, this one isn't in Beijing. But if you find yourself in Tianjin, fear not. You can always pick up a box of mooncakes - including the Rui Yue and Ji Yue Mooncake Boxes. Each giftbox features a vintage red color and exquisite leather.
RMB298-398. For more information call 022-5830 9959.
6. NUO
NUO has created some luxurious mooncakes just in time for Mid-Autumn Festival. They have some truly original flavors. Think red wine and raspberry, Cantonese coconut, and green tea with nuts. Plus, they have all the traditional flavors.
NUO, RMB168-1,888. For more information, please call +86 10 5926 8282 or email to fbreservations.beijing@nuohotel.com.
7. The Ritz-Carlton Beijing (Financial Street)
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street offers a wide array of Cantonese mooncakes made from the healthiest ingredients that come in a variety of flavors. The mooncakes are served in elegant oriental style boxes. Customers can choose from three differnt sets.
RMB268-588. The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street.
8. Kerry Hotel
Kerry Hotel is offering a variety of mooncake flavors in their refined yet trendy boxes, making them a perfect gift for family and associates. You can also choose from boxes featuring items like Puer Tea Box, Chinese Sausages, Yellow Wine, Moutai, Red Wine and Veuve Clicquot Champagne. In addition to traditional flavors such as red bean and lotus with egg yolk, there are also sugar-free options and a special kids box. More romantic mooncake boxes also come with fresh flowers. And all mooncakes come with Adventure Zone access.
Prices start at RMB98 per box For more information call 8565 2188.
9. The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang is celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with special boxes of mooncakes featuring a bunch of different flavors. Just head to their mooncake counter in the hotel lobby.
Through Oct 4, 10am-9pm; RMB188-588.
10. Grand Hyatt Beijing
The Grand Hyatt Beijing is offering a selection of carefully crafted gift boxes for the holiday. If you want to go all out, you can also create your own gourmet hamper filled with mooncakes and other tasty delights.
RMB148-488. Available before Oct 4 at The Patisserie (Lobby Level)
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