Pingtan 2-Day Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour｜A Healing Guide to Avoid Crowds on the Island

Don’t want to squeeze into popular spots? This lesser-known Pingtan guide is for savvy travelers! Escape the crowds for two days and enjoy the island’s peaceful romance～ Day 1: Chase a “Sea of No One” Morning: Leisurely stroll in Beigang Village Don’t rush straight to 68 Nautical Miles! First, visit the old stone houses in Beigang Village—stone houses covered in greenery. Walk along the coastal path to see fishermen’s drying nets and small fishing boats docked by the shore. Every snapshot feels like a “sea island lifestyle” masterpiece. There’s a bench café at the village entrance; order an iced Americano and sit by the window, watching the sea breeze sway the reeds—ten times more comfortable than crowded attractions! Afternoon: See the “Pristine Beach” on Dongxiang Island Take a boat from Liushui Pier to Dongxiang Island (book tickets in advance on “Pingtan Passenger Transport”), just 20 minutes away! Don’t take the sightseeing bus on the island; rent a small electric scooter to explore—highly recommend “Xiaobei Village Beach,” almost deserted. The sand is fine and white, the water so clear you can see tiny shells. Barefoot wading and chasing crabs feels like discovering a hidden private bay. Evening: Listen to the sea and eat seafood in Beigang Village Stay overnight in a stone house guesthouse in Beigang Village, preferably one with a small courtyard! In the evening, order seafood at a small restaurant by the guesthouse entrance. The owner catches and cooks fresh seafood on the spot. Try the “steamed grouper” and “oyster omelet,” paired with a local beer. Sitting in the courtyard listening to the waves crashing is much more soothing than noisy snack streets～ Day 2: Wait for a “Limited Light and Shadow” Morning: See “Mountain and Sea in One Frame” at Maotouqian Get up early and head to Maotouqian! Navigate to the “Maotouqian Viewing Platform.” The route is a bit winding but worth it—standing on the platform, you see green hills plunging into the blue sea, with white fishing boats occasionally drifting by, like a scene from a painting. Very few people here, so you can quietly take photos for half an hour without disturbance. Afternoon: “Pretend You’re Abroad” at Dafu Bay Visit the “White Boardwalk” at Dafu Bay! The boardwalk is built along the rocks, ending at a small pavilion. Standing in the pavilion looking at the sea, the left side shows a blue bay, the right side scattered rocks. When the sun is out, the water shimmers blue-green. Add a filter to your photos and it looks like a Southeast Asian island～ Evening: “Warm Up with a Bite” at Haitan Ancient City No need to tour the ancient city—head straight to the snack street! Try “Shilaiyunzhuan” (a Pingtan specialty snack with glutinous rice skin wrapped around seafood filling), and a bowl of “fish ball soup,” warm and comforting. After eating, take a stroll by the river at the ancient city gate, enjoy the evening breeze, and wrap up your two-day trip～ Tips and Reminders • Rent an electric scooter with long battery life! Some places on the northern route are far apart, running out of power halfway would be troublesome～ • Bring a light jacket! The sea breeze is strong in the morning and evening, especially on cloudy days, it can get chilly～ • No need to specifically chase the “Blue Tears”! The peak season is May to August, but it depends on luck. Encountering it by chance is even more exciting～ Pingtan’s beauty isn’t just in the popular check-in spots. Take your time exploring, and you’ll find the sea breeze, deserted beaches, and roadside eateries are the most comfortable things of all～💙