9. Chrysanthemum hot pot

According to Chinese legend, this hot pot was the favorite delicacy of great poet Tao Yuanming (365-427). He lived in seclusion in the countryside and admired chrysanthemums. Therefore, later generations called it a chrysanthemum hot pot. But one should smell its fragrance and admire its shape when eating a chrysanthemum hot pot. The raw chrysanthemum slices in the hot pot are fresh, exquisite, and delicious. As a traditional Chinese medicine, chrysanthemum has many health benefits, including reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure and being a rich source of Vitamin A and C. Chrysanthemum hot pot is not only delicious but also has the effect of a medicinal tonic.