A new sister site for Cornwall's Eden Project could be developed in China as part of efforts to expand the concept to overseas locations.

According to the BBC, Eden Project director Tim Smith believes that work could commence on the Chinese version of the attraction within 18 months.

In 2008, Smit told Attractions Management that discussions had started to take Eden overseas. It was also reported that Singapore is also in line for a similar attraction.

Speaking to the BBC, Smit said: "We are in talks with China. A number of places would be very excited to have an Eden Project."