Pingtan in May: A Hidden Gem Overlooked by 90% of Tourists

In May, Pingtan transforms into a dreamy blue island Blue tears (bioluminescent plankton) begin to bloom 5-hour high-speed train ride from Hangzhou It feels like stepping into a blue planet fantasy 📖 Pingtan Island Travel Guide (Off-the-Beaten-Path Route) **Day 1️⃣ (Southern Route)** Pingtan Station ➠ Drop luggage & check-in ➠ Tannan Bay (Yuandang'ao, Kuli'ao, Blue Tears Beach, Qisha'ao) ➠ One Tree Cliffside Seaview Homestay **Day 2️⃣ (Northern Route)** Sunrise at Longwangtou ➠ Junshan Village ➠ Mirror Sand at Starry Sea ➠ Tanshui Village ➠ Changjiang'ao ➠ Fairy-tale Town S-Bend ➠ North Bay Ecological Corridor ✅ Recommended In-Depth Spots ◽️ **Starry Sea · Mirror Sand** My favorite spot in Pingtan! Seaview swings, black stone beaches, seaside caves, windmill fields, and glass-clear waters—all free to explore! ◽️ **Tannan Bay** The highlight of the southern route, featuring multiple free sandy beaches with fine sand—perfect for kids to dig, sunbathe, or just relax. ◽️ **One Tree** A photogenic paradise with mini Fairy Glen, cliffside lawns, infinity pool, seaside cacti, lonely sofas, and a seaview restaurant. ◽️ **Tanshui Village** A charming fishing village with stunning views, traditional Pingtan stone houses, Xixili Bookstore, an old-tree swing, and Changjiang'ao windmill fields—wandering here is pure therapy. ◽️ **Fairy-tale Town S-Bend** A classic Pingtan photo spot overlooking Changjiang'ao and distant fishing villages. The S-curved mountain road creates a poetic vibe—worth the visit! ◽️ **North Bay Ecological Corridor** A place that’ll make you gasp "Wow!" repeatedly. With five viewing areas (F1 to F5), the elevated perspective offers breathtaking ocean vistas and up-close views of spinning windmills—utterly mesmerizing! 🏠 **Accommodation Suggestion** I stayed at **One Tree Cliffside Seaview Homestay**, perched on a cliff with panoramic ocean views. Every room faces the sea, and the design-forward property itself is Instagram-worthy—whether lounging on the lawn, standing on seaside rocks, floating in the infinity pool, or relaxing on the terrace, every corner exudes laid-back bliss.