Simultaneous to this destruction of traditional architecture is the reconstruction of historic temples and imperial sites destroyed during the Cultural Revolution to promote tourism and leisure consumption. In many instances, the quality of these reconstructions is so poor that the final effect of visiting historical sites is little different from entering the simulacra of a theme park. With the exception of certain premier sites such as the Great Wall or the terracotta warriors of Qing Shihuang, little to no value is placed on authenticity or historical context. Post-modern consumer culture is constructing an unproblematic and pleasant reality that papers over a host of divisive social problems, including rapid environmental degradation and the re-emergence of poverty and all the social ills that come along with it.