Taigu pastry, also known as 'golden bell pastry' and 'longan pastry', is a characteristic traditional snack in Taigu County, Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, and is also a national geographical indication product. Taigu pastry has the characteristics of sweet but not greasy, crisp but not broken, delicious and savory. It is famous for its aroma, crispness and softness all over the country. It has a history of more than 300 years. Its craftsmanship has been included in the list of intangible cultural heritage, enjoying the reputation of 'King of Pastry'.

As a typical representative of ' Shanxi merchants food culture ', Taigu pastry is a traditional famous food in Shanxi Province. For Shanxi people, it is not only a kind of food, but also the memories of countless Shanxi people in the old days. Its production process has a high reference value for the study of Chinese traditional pastry technology. At the same time, it is representative in both the intangible cultural heritage and the pastry in northern China.