A viral Instagram post drew attention to a town in China that looks strikingly like Paris, sparking curiosity and amusement across the internet.
The post asked, “Did you know there’s a town in China that looks like Paris?” and posted a picture of a replica Eiffel Tower, sparking surprise among users.
According to the post, Tianducheng is a town near Hangzhou in eastern China, built to mirror the charm of Paris. Construction began around 2007, featuring a 108-metre replica of the Eiffel Tower at its centre, surrounded by Parisian-style buildings, fountains, and manicured gardens spread over 31 square kilometres.
“While it started as a ghost town, its population has grown to around 30,000 residents by 2017,” the post adds.
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Check out the viral post here:
Tianducheng: China's Paris
On China’s eastern coast, about 6,000 miles from Paris, stands a 354-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower in a town called Tianducheng. Often called the “Paris of the East,” this luxury real estate project in Zhejiang province was built to capture the classic charm of Europe.
{{/usCountry}}On China’s eastern coast, about 6,000 miles from Paris, stands a 354-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower in a town called Tianducheng. Often called the “Paris of the East,” this luxury real estate project in Zhejiang province was built to capture the classic charm of Europe.
{{/usCountry}}The town now draws both Chinese and international tourists, including couples searching for a romantic, Paris-style setting for their wedding photos.
Here's how people reacted to the post:
The post quickly caught attention online, with many Instagram users reacting in surprise and amusement. Some found the Paris-inspired town fascinating and praised the detailed design, while others joked about the idea of copying an entire city.
One of the users with a hint of sarcasm commented, “Can I copy your homework?, ‘Yeah just change it a little’.”
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A second user commented, “China, did you try to copy Paris?”
Even a travel page of Finland commented, “China did it again”. The post sparked a mix of reactions, from curiosity to light-hearted humour.