In keeping with the football craze driven by the Jiangsu Football City League, or Suchao, popular scenic spots in Yangzhou are incorporating unique elements of soccer culture into cultural mementos.
An acrylic charm featuring a hilarious Suchao-inside joke. [Photo/WeChat account: yzdyhwhlydjq]
The Yangzhou Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Resort has introduced acrylic charms — perfect companions for on-the-go fans. These pocket-sized ornaments feature witty phrases such as "No fixed matches, only long-standing rivalries". They are trendy accessories that can be attached to backpacks, key chains, or mobile phones.
Folding fans with a Suchao meme on the front and a reflective coating on the back. [Photo/WeChat account: yzdyhwhlydjq]
Another attractive souvenir from the resort is the reflective folding fan. The front is printed with amusing slogans like "The match comes first, friendship fourteenth", while the back is made of reflective material, making it a stylish prop for capturing memorable photos amid matchdays.
Drink cups with an elongated body and a spherical soccer-patterned base. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Taking advantage of the Suchao phenomenon, the Yangzhou Museum of Guangling King's Tomb in Han Dynasty has designed elongated, football-shaped icy beverage cups as a limited-edition summer offering. These practical yet commemorative cups are must-haves for fans looking to quench their thirst while celebrating the sport's energy.