3 Days 2 Nights in Pingtan in July: Enjoy a Fantastic Trip with Just 1k Budget per Person

💰 【Budget Guide】Budget Travel vs. Comfort Travel 1. Budget Travel (¥500-800) - Transportation: Fuzhou→Pingtan high-speed train ¥40, electric bike rental on the island ¥60/day (100km range). - Accommodation: Hostel/shared room in the county town ¥70/night (near Longfengtou Beach). - Food: Street snacks + self-cooked seafood from the market, ¥50/day (recommend oyster omelet ¥10, "Shilaiyunzhuan" ¥8). - Tickets: Free! Enjoy sunrise at Longfengtou, sunset at Changjiangao, and blue tears at Tannan Bay. 2. Comfort Travel (¥1.5k-2k) - Accommodation: Seaview homestay in Beigang Village ¥400/night (stone house + café). - Experiences: Night tour of "Lanqi Shanhai Tu" light show at General Mountain ¥168, yacht trip ¥150. - Food: Hongxing Seafood Restaurant ¥100/person (must-try: golden crab sticky rice!). 🌟 【Must-Visit Spots: July Edition】 ✅ Free Must-Sees: - Tannan Bay: Platinum sand + high chance of blue tears! Camp overnight for fluorescent seas 🌌 (70% probability). - Changjiangao Windmill Field: Ghibli-style windmill sea, stunning mirror-like beach at sunset. - Northern Ecological Corridor: F2 viewpoint overlooking windmills + glass walkway, a paradise for road trips. - Houyan Island: Only 68 nautical miles from Taiwan! Red asphalt road + photogenic reefs 📸. 💸 Paid Highlights: - Fairy Valley (¥35): Hidden black cliff spot, perfect for photos in white dresses. - Blue Tears Fantasy Park (¥198): Indoor immersive blue tears experience, great for rainy days. - "Impression of Pingtan" Show (¥198): Directed by Yang Liping! Running July 15-19, a marine-themed visual feast. 🚗 【3-Day 2-Night Itinerary: No Backtracking】 Day 1 North Route: Windmills & Black Sand - 5:00 Sunrise at Longfengtou Beach → 9:00 Fairy Valley → 12:00 Seafood noodles in Beigang Village → 15:00 Mirror Sand Black Reefs (Iceland alternative) → 17:00 Sunset at Changjiangao Windmills → 20:00 Blue tears at Tannan Bay. Day 2 South Route: Culture & Islands - 8:00 Houyan Island → 11:00 Elephant Trunk Bay (aerial shots at low tide!) → 14:00 Self-pick seafood market (Feipo Feizai Stall) → 17:00 General Mountain day tour → 19:30 "Lanqi Shanhai Tu" night light show. Day 3 Island/Cultural Deep Dive - Option A Dongxiang Island: Filming location for "Where Are We Going, Dad?", Xiaobei Village stone houses + snorkeling. - Option B Haitan Ancient City: Free Ming-Qing style streets, try "Eternal Love" fried dumplings, visit coastal defense museum. 🦞 【Food Guide: ¥10 Local Delicacies】 🔥 Must-Eats - "Shilaiyunzhuan": Sweet potato skin stuffed with seafood, Shisanmei Xianmishi Shop (¥8/pc). - Oyster Omelet: Crispy & sweet! Shiweifu Traditional Shop (¥10/serving). - Bazhen Fried Cake: Pingtan-style seafood pizza! Qiupangpang Restaurant (¥20). - Four-Fruit Soup: Yujian Four-Fruit Soup Shop, iced honey water for summer relief. 🦀 Seafood Feast → Aoqian Fishing Port: Boats return at 3 PM, mantis shrimp ¥15/jin, processing fee ¥10. → Hongxing Seafood Restaurant: Spicy razor clams + steamed grouper, ¥80/person. 🏡 【Accommodation Picks】 📍 Budget-Friendly in County Town - Near Longfengtou: Yucheng Seaview Hotel (¥150/night), 5-min walk to the beach. 📍 Artsy Stays - Beigang Village: Singing Stone Homestay (¥300/night), stone house + stargazing terrace. 📍 Family/Resort - Tannan Bay: Whale Island Homestay (¥600/night), infinity pool + private beach.