Upon arriving at the site of the Terra Cotta Warriors, I caught a glimpse of a rather elaborate gift shop that was designed to imitate the Great Pyramids of Giza. Of all things to see in China, this was definitely not something I expected! I did a little digging and found out the Terra Cotta Warriors are marketed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” As a result, savvy business owners began to saturate the area with the Wonders of the World theme to draw in tourists and customers. It’s been about eight years since I went to China and I can’t help but wonder if all seven of the original Wonders of the World now have their own gift shop!
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c.b.w. 2013
that’s too funny. I wonder how much “Made in USA” stuff tourists will find there.
LOL!
We are just not safe from marketing anywhere on this planet!! Very cool shot.
Nope. No matter how far I go, there’s always someone trying to make money. Ha!
How wonderfully kitschy! Almost…you do wonder what will remain sacred once the marketing gurus get their hands on it!
Oh, nothing is sacred in the tourist trade!
How interesting! I guess they’re learning a few things about marketing from the west.
I found it pretty funny and I suppose that’s exactly what they wanted – attention.