# China’s spicy hot pot spa draws thrill-seeking tourists 2026-08-09T11:46:12+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet China's Maple Leaf Village Hot Spring Resort in Harbin, Heilongjiang, has built a 'hot pot spa' where guests soak in pools designed like a Mandarin duck or jiugongge pot. One side holds red water with real chilli peppers; the other is a milky broth with vegetables and goji berries. Other pools feature Orbeez beads, flower baths, and fish-foot spas. Admission costs about $28 (₹2,500-plus). Times Now reports that the spa poses risks for sensitive skin. The chilli-infused water can cause stinging, rashes, or irritation. Even those with sturdy skin should limit soak time to 15, 20 minutes and take a cold shower after. The outlet advises against visiting primarily for social media pictures, citing weeks of potential dermatological harm. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: China, Heilongjiang, hot pot spa, spa, tourism, travel oddity Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/chinas-spicy-hot-pot-spa-draws-thrill-seeking-tourists/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/chinas-spicy-hot-pot-spa-draws-thrill-seeking-tourists/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.