Gary and I stepped out of the cab and saw a big arched entrance to the market. A few people were crowded around to take pictures, so we stood to the side to stay out of their way. When the Chinese people saw us, we got a couple of stares which we're pretty used to. Then one girl came up to us with a big smile, and asked to take a picture
with us. We were more of a tourist attraction than the market. After she got her photo, 5 other people did the same. So we stood, smiled, gave our best peace signs, and were thanked profusely by the Chinese people. We made their day.
One of Tianjin's tourist spots is Ancient Culture Street... an outdoor market area selling lots of crafts and souvenirs. Some of these things are semi-genuine, and some just cheap knick-knacks. Either way... it's a nice way to spend the afternoon when the weather cooperates. And today, it did.
with us. We were more of a tourist attraction than the market. After she got her photo, 5 other people did the same. So we stood, smiled, gave our best peace signs, and were thanked profusely by the Chinese people. We made their day.
As for shopping... it's always fun to check out local markets. We didn't end up with any big purchases today... but now we know where to go to get "ancient" cultural knick-knacks. And Chinese paparazzi.
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