Tanghulu, sugarcoated haws on a stick, is a traditional winter snack in Beijing. Every year, as the weather cools down, tanghulu sales start heating up on almost every street corner in Beijing. [Photo/IC]

When the weather gets chilly and the skies turn dark and gloomy, it's easy to feel down. There's nothing Beijingers can do about the bad weather, however, there are some foods that taste significantly better during the cold days which turns the winter frown upside down. Here are 10 Beijing specialties that make the winter merrier.