Chongqing - What happens when a Malaysian internet celebrity with nearly 10 million followers lands in China’s most dizzying city? He eats a monorail for breakfast, gets lost on the 22nd floor thinking it’s the first, and—wait for it—dunks his feet in spicy hot pot broth. That was the reality for Robin Lim, the popular Malaysian creator who recently visited Chongqing to film a special episode of YouTubers in Chongqing. Guided by local travel vlogger Jackson Lu, Robin embarked on a whirlwind tour that went far beyond the typical tourist checklist.

First stop: the iconic monorail that passes straight through a residential building. "When you come to Chongqing very early, you gotta eat the monorail for breakfast," Robin joked, pretending to take a bite of the passing train. Then came Kuixinglou, the infamous building where you think you’re on the ground floor, but you're actually on the 22nd. "It's my first time… It’s scary, man!" he admitted. But the real jaw‑dropper was yet to come. The crew headed to a “hot pot themed food spa,” where instead of eating the fiery broth, they soaked their feet in it. Yes, you read that right. They prepared a basin filled with numbing Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers, and Robin bravely plunged his legs in. "Wow, that's spicy, man!" he yelled, followed by a series of hilarious reactions. Despite the initial shock, he quickly changed his tune. "After the experience, I feel like cooling down a little. My neck, my shoulder, my leg… I feel so alive right now!"

Reflecting on the trip, Robin said the local perspective was completely different from the tourist one. "I enjoyed it 50%, and I’m surprised by the other 50%. This guy Jackson brought me to the most local spots. How do I know about this? It's not even on Xiaohongshu!" His final verdict? "I never thought hot pot could be eaten and used for a foot bath. Next time I'll bring my family and friends to try it!" With a mix of absurdity and genuine warmth, Robin’s Chongqing adventure proves that sometimes the best travel stories start with a bowl of spicy soup—and end with your feet in it.