Lu Xiaoxun

Various ice cream flavors with Shanghai scallion noodle featured in the middle

Ice cream is becoming hugely popular in China, as shops experiment with sweet — and savory — flavors

Food

As China experiments with frozen treats, people can now find popsicles shaped like the Great Wall of China, boba tea-flavored ice pops and even peppercorn-flavored ice cream. China’s gelato shop owners say ice cream is gaining popularity the same way coffee did 30 years ago.