Chengdu is heaven for hot pot lovers, and the city is overflowing with options, from cauldrons bubbling with medicinal herbal broths to red hot elixirs showcasing the region's famous chilies and Sichuan peppercorns. Far and away the most popular hot pot stores with locals are the spicy variety, and of the hundreds of stores in the city, Bashu Hotpot stands a head above for its flavorful broth and fresh ingredients. Chengdu hot pot is not complete without a variety of innards, including duck intestine, pig stomach, as well as pig brain and cow tongue. After eating your tongue and lips into blissful numbness, you can refresh your tastebuds with their famous red-sugar "Ice" dessert made from herbal jelly embedded in crushed ice.