India, Aug. 2 -- 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 add...