The sphinx in China? No, it's a replica

The Sphinx statue stands against the sunset on the construction site of the China Dreamland. Some visitors drive to see the giant statue despite the long distance. [Kuang Linhua/China Daily]

The China Dreamland, also known as the Chuzhou Great Wall International Creative Park of Animation, Cartoon and Tourism, covers 200 hectares and includes imitations of famous buildings both in China and around the world. Its construction started in June 2013 and is expected to complete in 2018.

The park is built to be an incubator for businesses in the industries of animation and games, film and television, and will also be a tourist attraction. The Great Wall ACG Co Ltd invested 2 billion yuan ($322 million), and is investing an additional 1 billion yuan, said Tang Zuchen, deputy general manager of the park.