0The Best Knockoff Buildings in China (Photos)DuplitectureForget handbags and watches: China has been churning out counterfeits of the West’s greatest architecture. Bianca Bosker takes us on a tour.Bianca BoskerUpdated Jul. 12, 2017 1:16AM ET / Published Feb. 14, 2013 4:45AM ET Bianca Bosker Original CopiesBianca Bosker “Oriental Paris" on the YangtzeBianca Bosker (L), Sean MacEntee via Flickr (R) Venice Water TownBianca Bosker (L), Rhys Asplundh via Flickr (R) Thames Town in ShanghaiBianca Bosker (L), Robert Cutts via Flickr (R) Piazza San Marco, Hangzhou-styleBianca Bosker (L), Joseph Hunkins via Flickr (R) Holland VillageBianca Bosker (L) The ‘Scandinavia of Shanghai’Bianca Bosker (L) Bianca Bosker@bboskerGot a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.
Original CopiesBianca Bosker “Oriental Paris" on the YangtzeBianca Bosker (L), Sean MacEntee via Flickr (R) Venice Water TownBianca Bosker (L), Rhys Asplundh via Flickr (R) Thames Town in ShanghaiBianca Bosker (L), Robert Cutts via Flickr (R) Piazza San Marco, Hangzhou-styleBianca Bosker (L), Joseph Hunkins via Flickr (R) Holland VillageBianca Bosker (L) The ‘Scandinavia of Shanghai’Bianca Bosker (L)