There are many kinds of moon cakes, and this is countless. Mooncakes can be made into any shape, but they are mainly round. This is because the meaning of moon cakes is to respect the moon and celebrate the harvest. Making a circle is the shape of the moon.

Moon cakes are a long-standing traditional snack of Han nationality, which is deeply loved by people in China. They are round and shared by the whole family, so they symbolize reunion and harmony and are a must-eat food for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Ancient moon cakes were eaten as sacrifices in the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is said that the custom of eating moon cakes in Mid-Autumn Festival began in the Tang Dynasty. In the Northern Song Dynasty, it was popular in the court, but it also spread among the people. At that time, it was commonly known as "small cake" and "moon group". In the Ming dynasty, it became a common dietary custom of the whole people.