Complete Guide to Pingtan Island: Encounter a Dreamlike Ocean Romance

🚗 Address: Pingtan County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 😊 Tickets: Pingtan Island itself is free to enter, with some attractions charging separately (see details below). Transportation Guide: Pingtan Island is now accessible by high-speed train! This is currently the most convenient way. 🚅 High-speed train: Search directly for "Pingtan Station." There are direct or connecting trains from Fuzhou, Xiamen, Shenzhen, and other cities. After exiting Pingtan Station, you can take a bus, ride-hailing service, or rent a car to easily reach various parts of the island. 🚗 Self-driving: Drive onto the island via the magnificent Pingtan Strait Bridge. Just navigate to "Pingtan County." Self-driving is the freest way to explore Pingtan, allowing you to stop anytime to capture the scenery. ✈️ Airplane: Fly to Fuzhou Changle International Airport, then transfer by airport shuttle bus or high-speed train to Pingtan. 🚃 Island transportation: It is highly recommended to rent an electric scooter or car. The little electric scooter is the soul of island touring—feel the sea breeze, stop whenever you want, and enjoy the utmost comfort. There are many rental points on the island, making it very convenient. Pingtan Island, abbreviated as "Lan," is the closest place on mainland China to Taiwan Island. It is far more than an ordinary island; it resembles a vast, open natural art gallery. "Blue Tears" phenomenon: Occurs annually from April to August, especially from April to June. When disturbed, bioluminescent plankton emit a blue glow, as if scattering stars and the sea onto the shore. This is Pingtan’s most famous natural magic. "Windmill Fields" matrix: Large white giant wind turbines stand in the blue sea or on hills, creating a futuristic and visually striking landscape. Unique stone houses: Ancient residences built from the island’s local granite, stacked layer upon layer, facing the sea. Known as "singing stone houses," they are full of rustic charm. Dreamlike coastal road: The northern ecological corridor and the eastern coastal road are praised as the "most beautiful coastal highways," with scenic views at every step. 【Must-Visit Spots: The Essence You Can’t Miss】 ❤️ Northern Ecological Corridor (Free) The essence of Pingtan’s scenery! Multiple viewing platforms (F1-F5) are connected, offering panoramic views of bays, windmill fields, reefs, and the spectacular Strait Bridge. The glass walkway is a must-visit spot, with waves beneath your feet and a symphony of windmills before your eyes. ❤️ Tannan Bay (Free) Home to Pingtan’s finest soft white sand and clearest water, known as the "Platinum Coast." It’s an excellent place for swimming, playing in the sand, and beach activities, and also one of the highest probability areas to see the Blue Tears. ❤️ Changjiang’ao Wind Power Field (Free) A large-scale wind turbine installation located on a wide beach. It’s an excellent spot to watch the sunset. ❤️ Houyan Island (68 Nautical Miles Scenic Area, ticket about 35 RMB) The closest place on mainland China to Taiwan—only 68 nautical miles away. The scenic area features jagged rocks, a red sightseeing road, the classic "stamp" photo frame, and the "Wanggui Stone" among other photo spots. ❤️ Heping Village (Free) A quiet fishing village with little commercial atmosphere. Here you can experience local daily life. An S-shaped road leads straight to the sea, with colorful small houses in the background, reminiscent of Kamakura, Japan. Every snapshot here is a fresh and stylish masterpiece. Imagine this: You’re riding a little electric scooter, speeding along the coastal road. To your right is the vast blue sea, with white waves kissing the rocks repeatedly; to your left, lush green vegetation and rustic stone houses stretch across the hills. The salty sea breeze flows freely through your hair, carrying the scent of sunshine. On the glass walkway of the Northern Ecological Corridor, you step carefully, with roaring waves dozens of meters below. Giant windmills slowly rotate before you, emitting a deep rumble—both thrilling and healing. At dusk, you sit on the beach at Changjiang’ao, watching the sun slowly sink behind the windmill fields, the sky shifting from orange-red to pink-purple. When night falls, you might be lucky enough to see faint blue light glowing along the waves, like shooting stars falling into the sea, like a fairy sprinkling luminous powder. Excited, you splash the water, watching blue ripples bloom beneath your feet. At that moment, all the fatigue of the journey turns into awe and joy. The beauty of Pingtan Island lies not in refined man-made attractions, but in its primal, majestic, and vibrant natural power. It weaves a purest dream about the sea for you, using windmills, stones, waves, and occasional blue magic. Warm Tips: Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The UV rays by the sea are very strong. Wind protection: Pingtan is windy, especially in autumn and winter. It’s recommended to bring a windbreaker. Chasing the Tears: Follow local public accounts (such as "Pingtan Blue Tears") or join tear-chasing groups for real-time forecasts. Food: Be sure to try local seafood, such as "Shilaiyunzhuan," "Tianchangdijiu," seafood porridge, and more.