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Top: “China bulldozed mountains and razed villages to build the glittering skyscrapers of Lanzhou New Area, a city that has recently sprung up in western China. It features replicas of the Great Sphinx and the Parthenon, as well as a dinosaur-themed water park.” via A New Silk Road - The New Yorker
Bottom: “Chinese tourists visiting the replica of the Parthenon.” via China goes west: a ghost city in the sand comes to life - The Guardian
Date posted: 2018/01/17 10:01:19
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Date liked: 2018/01/17 16:01:57
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Originally posted from: newyorker.com
Tagged:
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desert landscape 51
tourism 15
scenic view 14
landmark 12
monument 10
sightseeing 9
high-speed train 2
modern infrastructure 1
