Eaten alive by fish.. and pay for the luxury

Yes I did ,, I survived of course , but paid to have fish nibble away at my body in the hot spring baths on Hainan Island. It is classed as a AAAA rated ,China No.1 hot springs.

This tourist spot is a series of hot spring baths ( really piped hot water) spread over many hundred of MU ( chinese acres) varying in temperature from 32 degrees to 45 degrees centigrade.

One of the mosaic-lined pools , no deaper than 1metre is filled with small fish , about the size of a mans' thumb. Once you submerge yourself and settle down , the fish in their dozens come and start nibbling at the skin on your body. If they start on your feet i guarantee you will giggle and squirm with delight , it really tickles like mad.

Baggy trunk/shorts are not allowed , just the tight , revealing ,clingy types , I suppose to avoid any nasty mishaps during the feasting.

Overall quite a pleasureable experience and restful after a fashion.. I would go again ..