The Atlas Obscura Guide To Tangshan

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tangshan, China

Updated June 21, 2021

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Unusual Attractions in Tangshan

Blacksmiths cast molten iron against the city gate in lieu of fireworks

Tangshan, China

Da Shuhua

A spectacular annual festival centers around humans throwing molten iron against a wall at night.

The islands are connected by a boardwalk.

Tangshan, China

Star Islands of Qian'an

Though these human-made islands were constructed as an escape for the wealthy, they rarely see many visitors.

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