Unusual spa in China goes viral
Red broth uses roses and mild chili peppers
White broth uses milk and vegetables to mimic hot pot stock
An unusual "hot pot spa" in China, where people soak their bodies in a broth with floating chili peppers, is drawing attention.
On the 4th (local time), foreign media outlets including NDTV reported that "video blogger Jordan Egbert, who visited the Chili Peppers Hot Pot Spa in Harbin, China, introduced this unique spa experience."
Spa in a hot pot-shaped pool...unusual experience goes viral
Recently, Egbert released a video on his Instagram showing himself experiencing the spa. He said, "There is a hot pot spa in China, and it is the strangest place I have ever seen. It's crazy," adding, "There are real jalapenos and chili peppers in it; one side of the water is red, and the other side is milky with vegetables in it."
In addition to the "hot pot spa," the venue offers various concept-based experiential pools. In a pool filled with jelly beads (Orbeez), visitors can soak and relax, and there is also a fish spa where small fish remove dead skin from your feet. There are also pools infused with herbs and flowers, a sauna, relaxation areas, and dining spaces.
The outdoor hot pool is particularly eye-catching. Egbert said, "This spa is located in Harbin, China, which is famous for hosting the world's largest ice festival. Inside, there is a polar-themed spa, and outdoors, there is a hot spring of about 39 degrees Celsius that you can enjoy in the snow."
The video has gone viral, recording more than 2 million views on Instagram. One user commented, "This is truly bizarre. I really want to visit someday," while another described it as a "dream destination." Other reactions included, "I don't think the acidity of my body could handle this, but it still looks amazing," and, "It must feel like becoming an ingredient in a dish in a cartoon, without realizing what's going on."
Red broth made by infusing roses...company says it's a place to create memories
The "hot pot spa" already became a hot topic in China last year as a unique experiential venue. According to Hong Kong media outlet HK01, the company explained that the red color of the broth comes from infusing roses, which are removed after a certain period of time. The chili peppers floating on the surface are a non-spicy variety, and the company added that they help promote metabolism. Milk is added to the white broth to give it a texture similar to hot pot stock, and the vegetables placed in the pool are regularly replaced depending on on-site conditions.
The company said, "The hot spring pools are staged to provide a differentiated experience, mainly for tourists to take photos and create memories," emphasizing that they are not facilities intended for health or therapeutic benefits.
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