LANZHOU, March 26 (Xinhua) — Following the barbecue-induced travel craze to the city of Zibo in east China and the ice-snow tourism frenzy in Harbin in the northeast, Chinese social media has once again showcased its influence in highlighting the next internet-famous city worthy of exploration.
This time it’s Tianshui, a low-key city in northwest China’s Gansu Province that has taken the spotlight. It has garnered considerable attention online following enthusiastic endorsements from food enthusiasts and social media influencers, celebrating the city’s iconic dish of hot pot and its wealth of cultural attractions, including the Maijishan Grottoes.
Known as Tianshui Malatang, which literally means spicy and hot, the local dish is popular for its large portion of skewered meat, vegetables, and hand-made potato noodles in a pot of…