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China's knock-off landmarks from around the world are almost as stunning as the real ones

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They say everything's made in China these days. Surprisingly, that includes the world's most famous landmarks.

China is home to full-scale replicas of some very iconic structures, including the Eiffel Tower, White House, and Great Sphinx of Giza. These "copycat" villages and theme parks are tourism-gold.

See the photos and decide for yourself if these Chinese knock-offs hold up to the originals.

A replica of the Karnak Temple, located at the abandoned Wanguo park in Wuhan, China, captures the Egyptian temple's expanse and level of detail.



A 354-foot Eiffel Tower rip-off looms over a gated community in Tianducheng, China, where the architecture and landscaping mimics Parisian style.



A replica of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Beijing, China, leads to a fake Sydney Opera House, one of Australia's most beloved pieces of architecture.



See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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