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Have you visited the only fishing village in China where you can see 'sea bioluminescence'?

Here's your Pingtan Island travel guide! 🌊✨ This is the closest place in the Chinese mainland to Taiwan, with stunning island scenery and unique cultural experiences. Save this guide now! 📝 📍 Best Time to Visit - May-October: Clear weather 🌞, crystal water 💧, perfect for swimming (July-September is peak season with more tourists 👫). - April & November: Fewer people but beautiful scenery, great for photography 📸, though quite windy 💨. 🚗 Transportation - High-speed rail: Arrive at **Fuqing Station** or **Pingtan Station**, then take a bus/taxi to Pingtan Island 🚌. - Self-driving: About 1.5 hours from Fuzhou 🚙. Attractions are scattered across the island, so self-driving or renting electric scooters is recommended 🛵. - Island transportation: Public buses 🚍, shared electric scooters, or chartered vehicles (ideal for families/groups 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦). 🏝️ Must-Visit Attractions 1. **Longfengtou Beach** 🏖️ - Pingtan's liveliest beach, perfect for watching sunrise 🌅 and water activities 🏄‍♂️. - 🎫 Free | 🕒 Open all day 2. Changjiang'ao Wind Farm 🌾💨 - Huge windmill area + beach, romantic at sunset 🌇, perfect for photos! - 🎫 Free | 🕒 Recommended in the evening 3. Beigang Village 🏡 - Artistic fishing village with unique stone houses, many creative shops and cafes ☕. - 🎫 Free | 🕒 Perfect for a leisurely stroll 4. Tannan Bay 🏝️ - Less crowded with clear water, ideal for relaxing, collecting shells 🐚, and possibly seeing blue tears (bioluminescence) at night 💙! - 🎫 Free | 🕒 All day 5. Houyan Island 🐒🗻 - The closest mainland point to Taiwan (only 68 nautical miles), with impressive red walkways and reefs! - 🎫 30 yuan | 🕒 8:00-18:00 6. Xianren Well 🌊⛰️ - Natural sea erosion cave with spectacular crashing waves. Remember to wear non-slip shoes for photos 👟! - 🎫 21 yuan | 🕒 8:00-18:00 🍜 Food Recommendations - Shilai Yunzhuan (Pingtan Salty Rice Cake) 🍘: Glutinous exterior with savory filling. - Eight Treasures Fried Cake 🍲: Seafood + potato starch, chewy texture. - Seafood Porridge/Noodles 🍜: Recommend "Mao Ji Seafood Claypot Porridge" (old establishment). - Fish Ball Soup 🍡: Juicy and bouncy, a must for breakfast! 🏨 Accommodation Suggestions - Beigang Village: Many artistic guesthouses, great for photos 📸 (like "Singing Stones"). - Near Longfengtou: Convenient transportation and dining options 🍽️ (apartment hotels recommended). - Tannan Bay: High-end resort hotels with private beaches 🏡 (like "Haoxiang International Hotel"). 💡 Tips 1. Blue Tears 💧: Peak season is April-August 2. Sun protection ☀️: Strong UV rays on the island, hats 👒, sunglasses 🕶️, and sunscreen are essential! 3. Wind protection 💨: Pingtan is windy, bring a jacket 🧥 for mornings and evenings. 4. Cash 💰: Some small shops only accept cash, so keep some small bills handy.
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Posted: Apr 23, 2025
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