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On Nanmen Street in Banqiao’s Fuzhong shopping district—nicknamed “Wedding Dress Street”—stands a century-old shop that has been the top choice for wedding pastries in the Banqiao area since the Japanese colonial era. Weathered by time yet ever-resilient, Huang Chang Hsing still draws gourmets and insiders with its signature Banqiao specialty, the “Chang Hsing mung-bean pastry.” Paper-thin, layer upon layer of delicate, fluffy wrapper hugs a silky white-bean filling made from white kidney beans; the moment it touches the palate, a heady aroma wins every compliment. This enduring craftsmanship keeps the shop at the pinnacle of Banqiao’s traditional pastry scene. Besides the sweet-but-not-cloying white-bean cakes, minced-pork crisps, mung-bean “tū” pastries, and curried meat pies are all super-popular snacks. Paired with vintage-style gift boxes, the old shop offers a fresh experience, making it the must-buy souvenir for any visit to Banqiao.