Hot pot, known as "gudong soup" in ancient China, gets its name from the distinctive "gudong" sound that is made when ingredients are placed in boiling broth. As a Chinese delicacy, hot pot boasts the inclusiveness of Chinese cooking: hot pot refers not only to the cooking utensils but also to the unity of cooking techniques, eating methods and cookware. A delicious hot pot is one of the pleasures of winter when the weather gets chilly. Here, we've selected the top 10 hot pot delicacies in China, bringing you a classic feast of both vision and taste.

10. Guizhou sour soup fish hot pot

Living in the southeastern and southern part of China's Guizhou province, the Miao ethnic group are masters at brewing sour soup. With its signature flavor, the sour soup fish hot pot has now swept across the country. Miao people use sour soup, accompanied by fish raised in the paddy fields, to stew their sour fish broth. Today, sour soup fish hot pot is one of the most famous delicacies in Guizhou. This flavorful soup base is rich in taste, thanks to being fermented with rice soup or pickled pepper and the natural fragrance of freshly caught fish.