So you want the soft touch? Go for the cushions

Scenic spots innovate with souvenirs as they reach out to visitors

The 88-meter tall Sakyamuni statue in the Lingshan Buddhist Scenic Area in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, is so impressive that it leaves many a tourist in awe. But for many of them, that thrill is not enough; they want to leave the site with something a little more tangible as a memento of their visit.

For many the answer is souvenirs, and in that regard what can be more tangible or tactile than a cushion in the shape of Buddha's hand or foot?