A type of "spicy hot pot cake" is the latest must-eat trend among food lovers in Chengdu City, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The popular snack was invented by a local eatery in a shopping mall, now attending hundreds of customers on daily basis. /VCG Photo

These creative cakes, shaped like packages of hot pot condiments, are actually made of cream and chocolate, adorned with chilies and star anise. /VCG Photo

As one of the most iconic and traditional cuisines of Sichuan, hot pot has always been a crucial part of local people's lives. /VCG Photo

In recent years, many people have applied their love for hot pot into inventing creative snacks, including hot-pot-flavored potato chips, bread and even ice cream. /VCG Photo