“Real human hotpot” attracts customers in the middle of winter in China

(Dan Tri) - A resort in Harbin city (Heilongjiang, China) is causing a stir with its unique hot bath experience, where visitors can soak in a hot water pool decorated like a real hot pot.

According to the South China Morning Post , the circular hot tub is about 5m wide, divided into two distinct areas, one side bright red, the other pure white.

The “red” side brings the image of a spicy hot pot with chili peppers, while the “white” side has a cool color with milk, red apples and goji berries.

According to an employee, the red color is actually created by rose petals that are replaced every day, and the chili is chosen to be “mild” with the goal of supporting metabolism and blood circulation, while the milk helps moisturize and smooth the skin.

"Giant hot pot" with two separate compartments (Photo: SCMP).

With an adult ticket of about 160 yuan (about 600,000 VND) to enter the tourist area, visitors have access to the “hot pot” experience, the sauna area and a buffet meal.

There are no age or soaking time limits, but the resort recommends 15-20 minutes at a time. People with heart disease, skin conditions, or allergies should avoid the experience. The ingredients in the tub are all warned to be inedible.

On the travel and culinary experience sharing app, many tourists posted photos and commented: “The temperature is just right, the steam is gentle, just the right kind of relaxing.” However, there were also mixed opinions when some people said that using chili, red apples... for “decoration” like that is a waste of food.

The resort representative emphasized that this hot pot bath is a modern version of traditional Chinese medicine bath therapy, a method that has existed for thousands of years, often using ginger, mint or mugwort to help prevent disease and improve health.

Although there is no scientific evidence to confirm the effects of soaking in chili or milk, traditional beliefs still believe that chili can dispel cold, and milk helps relax the mind and improve sleep.

All kinds of hot pot bathtubs

Previously, in 2019, a hotel in Hangzhou also attracted attention when it designed hot mineral baths like giant hot pots.

Here, visitors can immerse themselves in a mineral bath divided into 9 compartments, each containing a hot pot ingredient such as chili, lemon, corn, cabbage, fruit...

The "hot pot" is divided into compartments with different ingredients (Photo: SCMP).

According to Sohu , guests are not allowed to eat the ingredients in the pool, but can enjoy grilled skewers and drinks served while soaking.

In 2018, tourists in Chongqing also experienced a 6.7m diameter bathtub, divided into 4 compartments simulating a traditional spicy hot pot. According to China News , the water in the tub is added with medicinal herbs such as mountain blood vine, mugwort, safflower, polygonum multiflorum and wine, which are advertised to help improve health and blood circulation.

Meanwhile, in Luoyang, the local hot spring resort once introduced a fruit bath - visitors can soak in water mixed with apples, cucumbers, and sliced ​​lemons, which is said to brighten and beautify the skin.

According to Xinhua News Agency, hot pot is not only a national dish in China but also a cultural symbol and creative inspiration in the service industry.

The emergence of “hot pots” shows how Chinese businesses are taking advantage of this culinary icon and transforming it into an experiential tourism product.

However, many people believe that if it only focuses on form, this trend will be difficult to maintain in the long term without a foundation of health and real value.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/du-lich/noi-lau-nguoi-that-hut-khach-giua-mua-dong-o-trung-quoc-20251029221633842.htm