Following Zibo and Harbin, Tianshui, an ancient silk Road city in Northwest China's Gansu Province, became the latest place that has caused nationwide craze thanks to its malatang, or spicy hot pot. Tianshii spicy hot pot （make） by cooking raw ingredients（原料） —meats, vegetables and noodles, in a pot of boiling broth. Then they are rolled into a large steel basin, drizzled with garlic sauce, sprinkled with Tianshui peppercorns and crushed peanuts, （brush） with bright red chili oil, and colored with coriander and green onions. Fragrant and （visual） appealing, it provokes（刺激） taste buds on the tip of tourists' tongue. Different Sichuan cuisine, the secrets to the unique flavor and attractive appearance of Tianshui malatang come from local speciality ingredients in Tianshui—Gangu chili peppers and Maiji peppercorns, both （belong）to local speciality agricultural industries. Unlike the peppers used throughout Sichuan, the Tianshui pepper is fragrant and juicy. It （burn） in the mouth but is smooth in the stomach.
Tianshui not only has delicious spicy hot po t food, but also stands out for its distinctive （region）culture. Its grottoes and murals（石窟与壁画） are among the most famous art （form） in Gansu. The Maijishan Grottoes, are home to 221caves and more than 1,000 square meters of ancient murals, are known for their impressive beauty.
