Visited Pingtan Island 4 times, finally figured it out!

Four visits to Pingtan Island, from popular check-in spots to in-depth experiences, this guide helps you avoid the crowds and unlock the island’s true romance and wildness! 📍 Address: Pingtan County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province China’s fifth largest island, only 68 nautical miles from Hsinchu, Taiwan, known as "China’s Little Maldives"! 🏝️ 🚄 Transportation Guide 1. Major transportation: ✈️ Fly to Fuzhou Changle Airport, then take the airport shuttle bus for 2 hours to Pingtan (53 RMB) 🚄 High-speed rail directly to "Pingtan Station," Fuzhou → Pingtan in 0.5h; many trains also from Shanghai, Hangzhou, and other places 2. On the island: 🛵 Highly recommend renting an electric scooter (80 RMB/day), perfect for freely chasing the sunset and the Blue Tears! 🚗 Self-driving is also very convenient (free parking spots: Pingtan International Tourism Island Visitor Service Center) 🔥 7 Photogenic Check-in Spots 1. Longwangtou Beach: Fujian’s first sunrise check-in spot 🌅 Free! Arrive by 6 AM for the best spots～ 2. Xianren Well: Ticket 22 RMB! The black reef rocks at low tide are stunning ⚠️ Tip: You can walk 10 minutes instead of taking the sightseeing bus 3. Beigang Village: DIY salty rice in century-old stone houses 🍡 Stay overnight in a stone house guesthouse and listen to the sound of the waves～ whoosh whoosh～ 4. Changjiang’ao: Windmills and orange sea in one frame, absolutely beautiful 🌄 Get your spot 1 hour before sunset, you might see the Blue Tears at night! 5. Tannan Bay: 13 sections! Platinum coast perfect for photos anytime 🏖️ Follow the "Pingtan Blue Tears Forecast" mini program 6. 68 Nautical Miles Scenic Area: The closest popular landmark to Taiwan 📍 Ticket 38 RMB worth it! Pink road + lighthouse super Instagrammable 7. Northern Ecological Corridor: Free to shoot stunning windmill sea views Glass plank road + cliff views are amazing 📸 💡 Important Tips for Playing ✅ Blue Tears chasing tips: South wind level 3 + water temperature 25℃ nights have the highest success rate 👟 Definitely wear slippers! ✅ Sunscreen essentials: Sunscreen + hat + arm sleeves trio ☀️ The UV rays are really strong! ✅ Tide timing: Use the "Global Tide" app to check low tide times Elephant Trunk Bay aerial shots require waiting for low tide～ 🍴 Must-try Food 1. Must-eat snacks: 🥟 Shilaiyunzhuan (3 RMB each) 🥟 Tianchangdijiu (2 RMB each) 🦪 Oyster omelet (15 RMB per serving) 2. Seafood old brands: 🦀 Maoji Seafood Porridge (30 RMB per person) 🥘 Hongxing Seafood Restaurant (signature Buddha Jumps Over the Wall 80 RMB) ✨ Ultimate Insight Half of Pingtan’s beauty is in the plan, the other half in the surprises～ Maybe it’s the windmill sea you meet around the corner Or the blue starry river blooming late at night 🌌 The moment you press the shutter You know this photo will blow up your social circle 🔥