Citizens enjoy hotpot as they soak their feet in the cool waters of a river at the Jinfo Mountain scenic spot, Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality, on August 21. (Photos: VCG)

Though Chongqing is still experiencing burning temperatures, the average temperature of the Jinfo Mountains is 10 degrees lower than urban areas.

About 10 tables were set up in the water and served hotpot to tourists visiting the scenic spot.

Wading through the water, a waiter clears a table.

Citizens combat the heat by enjoying hotpot in the cooling waters of a river at the Jinfo Mountain scenic spot, Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality, on August 21.