A baker shapes Ximomos into rabbit shapes in a bakery in Taishan district, Tai'an. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Taishan blessing Ximomo, or steamed bun, is one of Tai'an's intangible cultural heritage items.

Different from ordinary buns, the Ximomo is colored with pollen from edible flowers, and contains milk, honey, and egg whites to make them soft and fragrant.

As the Spring Festival, which is the Year of the Rabbit, approaches, Ximomos are being made into rabbit shapes in Tai'an.

Bakers make different shapes of Taishan Ximomos in a bakery in Taishan district, Tai'an. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

A baker organizes rabbit Ximomos in rabbit shape as the Year of the Rabbit approaches. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]

A baker takes a tray of Ximomos fresh out of the oven. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]