This development project in the city of Dalian in China looks exactly like Venice. It has canals, gondola rides, Italian architecture, and even frescoes that look exactly like those in Italy.

It increased tourists' interest in Chinese culture and inspired us to showcase authentic Chinese costumes and traditions," says Massimo Andreoli, chairman of the historical carnival in Venice.

“There were people queuing at 8am this morning and, it's just what we were hoping for,” Maria Cristina Gribaudi, president of the Venice Civic Museums “If the most spoken language is Italian ...