The unassuming city of Tianshui, in Northwest China's Gansu province, is experiencing a tourism boom fueled by its signature dish, the fiery malatang hotpot.▲A malatang vendor tries to attract the attention of tourists at a food street in Tianshui, Gansu province, on Sunday. TIAN XI/FOR CHINA DAILYFeaturing a mix of vegetables, meats and seafood boiled in a spicy broth, it has become an unexpected internet sensation, drawing visitors from across China.Tianshui has welcomed 7.54 million tourists since the start of last month, generating tourism revenue of 4.37 billion yuan ($600 million), according to the provincial culture and tourism department.This influx has left local restaurants scrambling to keep up with demand, particularly the popular Haiying Malatang establishment in the city's Qinzhou district.A photo of a visibly exhausted Haiying Malatang staff member went viral online, sparking lighthearted discussion and highlighting its overwhelming popularity.Ha Haiying, the owner of
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