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Shaanxi resident Bai Yu and his family went to visit Beijing's Temple of Heaven, but before entering the attraction, they headed to a snack stand.
Their target: a 28 yuan (S$5.80) ice cream replica of the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, where emperors performed ceremonies in hopes of a bountiful year.


