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China’s spicy hot pot spa draws thrill-seeking tourists
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The 'hot pot spa' is being marketed as a quirky bucket-list item, but the hype glosses over real risks. Sensitive skin can face rashes and stinging from chilli-pepper water. The 'do it for the gram' crowd may downplay the aftermath of dermat visits. A fairer test would be: how many tourists actually report lasting irritation after the recommended 15-minute soak? That number, not the Instagram likes, will tell if this is a genuine experience or a passing fad.
Source: timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
