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                                                                                       Eiffel Tower in China

Hello everyone, today I'm going to talk about the replica of the Eiffel Tower in China.

The replica of the Eiffel Tower in China: an analysis of its importance and impact on Chinese culture and tourism.

The Chinese replica of the Eiffel Tower in Tianducheng, a neighborhood near Hangzhou, is an intriguing piece of architecture that has the potential to impact Chinese culture and tourism. The replica, a 108-meter-tall structure, is a central feature of Tianducheng, a development opened in 2007 with the capacity to accommodate more than 10,000 residents. Tianducheng comprises Parisian-style architecture, fountains and landscaping. The development was initially labeled a ghost town due to its low occupancy, with only 2,000 people living there in 2013. However, the population grew to 30,000 in 2017 after several expansions were carried out.

Tianducheng's replica of the Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline and is reminiscent of Paris. 

The Chinese government has imposed restrictions on foreign-inspired structures in recent years. However, the tower's significance to Chinese culture and tourism is not mentioned in the provided text. Nevertheless, the Eiffel Tower replica in China may have some impact due to its fame and central position in Tianducheng.
Thanks for reading.                                                          Francisco Tavares, 9º G
                                                  cortesia de envio de Constância Silva, docente de Inglês e colaboradora do CRESCER