Mooncakes come in many shapes, countless. Mooncakes can be made into any shape, but mooncakes are mainly round. This is because the meaning of mooncakes is to respect the moon and celebrate the harvest. When made into a round shape, it is in the shape of the moon.

Mooncakes are a long-standing traditional snack of the Han nationality and a traditional festival delicacy deeply loved by the Chinese people. The shape of the mooncakes is round and round, and they are eaten by the whole family, so they symbolize reunion and harmony and are popular during the Mid-Autumn Festival. A must eat for this day. In ancient times, mooncakes were eaten as sacrifices during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It is said that the custom of eating mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival began in the Tang Dynasty. During the Northern Song Dynasty, it was popular in the court, but also spread to the people. At that time, it was commonly known as "small cakes" and "moon balls". By the Ming Dynasty, it had become a common dietary custom for all people.