A bizarre spa experience from Harbin, China, is going viral online. The Maple Leaf Village Hot Spring Resort created a “Hot Pot Spa” where visitors soak in two pools – one filled with red chili and jalapeños, the other with milk, goji berries, and herbs.
China’s Harbin Hot Pot Spa Lets Visitors Soak Amid Spicy Chili Water
New Delhi: A video from Harbin, the capital of Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China, is rapidly going viral on social media. The video shows people bathing in a spa themed entirely around the popular Chinese dish "hot pot." While spas typically connote peace and relaxation, the Maple Leaf Village Hot Spring Resort in Harbin has presented a completely different take on the spa.
The spa pool at this resort is divided into two sections. One side features bright red water infused with red chilies and jalapenos. The other side features milky white water infused with goji berries, red dates, and other herbs. People say the chili water stimulates blood circulation and warms the body. The milky water softens the skin.
Travel vlogger Jordan Egbert shared a video of this spa on his Instagram account, @counting.countries. In the video, people are seen taking a dip in chili water. Some are viewing it as a thrill and adventure, while others are considering it a dangerous and strange experience.
Experts say that sitting in chili water for long periods of time can be harmful to the skin. It can cause skin irritation, allergies, and rashes. Therefore, it's important to exercise caution before experiencing such a spa.
After watching the video on social media, people are leaving various comments. Some are calling it an amazing and adventurous experience, while others are calling it shocking, calling it "self-torture." One user wrote, "This isn't a spa, it's like cooking yourself." Another said, "Anything can happen in China, man."
This hot pot spa in Harbin has become a topic of discussion on social media. While people are seeing it as a new and fun experience, experts and the public are questioning its safety. This video shows that there are no limits to experimentation in the field of spa and entertainment in China.
