Dr. BALE RebekahNgan, Henrique F.B.Henrique F.B.Ngan2026-06-302026-06-302026International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education, 2026, vol. 13(1), pp. 47-57.2349-03732349-0381http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11861/27866Open accessAuthenticity remains a key driver in tourism studies research related to visit intention and behavioural outcomes. However, the popularity of replica landmarks amongst Chinese visitors is not wellstudied. This project surveys visitors to a replica of the Eiffel Tower in Macau in order to determine their attitudes to and satisfaction with such a replica. The findings show a high level of positivity towards such replicas among Chinese tourists.enAuthenticityReplicaVisitor SatisfactionRe-Visit IntentionCultural AttitudesEven better than the real thing? authenticity, replicas and Chinese touristsPeer Reviewed Journal Article10.20431/2349-0381.1301005