Brace yourselves, spice lovers! 🌶️🔥
In the heart of northwest China\u0027s Gansu Province lies Tianshui, a city that\u0027s setting taste buds ablaze across the nation. The local delicacy, Tianshui Malatang\u2014a mouth-numbing spicy hot pot\u2014is going viral on Chinese social media, and everyone wants a taste!
So, what\u0027s the buzz all about? Malatang, literally meaning \"numbingly spicy soup,\" is a flavor-packed noodle dish that\u0027s all about that fiery kick. The \"soul flavor\" of this dish comes from two local superstar ingredients: Maiji peppercorns and Gangu chili peppers. Trust us, this combo is not for the faint-hearted! 😅
Thanks to the online frenzy, foodies from all over the country are flocking to Tianshui. According to TongCheng Travel, one of China\u0027s top online travel agencies, searches for trips to Tianshui skyrocketed by a whopping 186% last week! 📈
And it\u0027s not just about the clicks. Trip.com reports that hotel and attraction bookings in Tianshui have jumped 40% compared to last year. Looks like Tianshui is heating up, both literally and figuratively! 🌶️🏨
So, if you\u0027re up for a spicy adventure and ready to challenge your taste buds, Tianshui\u0027s Malatang might just be your next must-try dish. Who\u0027s in? 🙋♀️🙋♂️
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Northwest China's Tianshui spicy hot pot goes viral on social media
cgtn.com
