Just got back from Pingtan, summer vacation is really... proceed with caution!

Babies! My blood pressure is rising!!! Thought chasing the blue tears meant relying on luck and staying up late? What happened?? I was directly treated like the Dragon King's own daughter! 💧✨ Chased for 3 nights straight! Crying and laughing! My phone even recorded until it glowed!

Advantages of Pingtan Island in July and August:
Off-peak and fewer people: Avoid the crowds of National Day/Spring Festival, making it easier to take photos and find accommodation at popular spots;

Peak sea view season: The sea is clear and blue, with the northern ecological corridor windmill sea and Tannan Bay "Blue Tears" entering the best viewing season;

Seafood feast: The fishing moratorium ends in August, with delicious swimming crabs, golden sturgeon, and hairtail fish available, and the night market stalls full of lively atmosphere;

High cost performance: Hotel prices drop about 30% compared to peak season in the later summer period, with homestays starting at around 200 yuan per person.

Transportation guide:
Plane + Bus:
Fly to Fuzhou Changle Airport → Transfer to airport shuttle bus directly to Pingtan (2 hours, 53 yuan);

High-speed rail:
From various places to Fuzhou/Fuqing Station → Transfer to bullet train to Pingtan Station (40 minutes from Fuzhou Station);

Self-driving:
Via Fuzhou Ring Expressway → Pingtan Strait Bridge to enter the island, excellent experience driving around the island road;

Island transportation:
Car rental and self-driving: Northern line attractions are scattered, about 400 yuan/day in peak season (preferred);

Electric bike: Flexible for island cycling, but pay attention to battery life (about 50 km round trip on the northern line).

Three days two nights essential itinerary:
Day 1: Northern line mountain and sea wonders

Morning: Arrive on the island and rent a car → Xianren Well (sea erosion cave with thunderous waves, free before 7:30);

Afternoon: Beigang Cultural and Creative Village (stone house café + creative handicrafts) → Jingsha Black Sand Beach (Iceland-style volcanic stone caves);

Evening: Changjiang’ao Windmill Field (beachcombing and shell collecting, windmills with sunset in the frame).

Day 2: Southern line culture and blue sea

Early morning: Longwangtou Beach (watch the East China Sea sunrise, surfing experience);

Morning: Houyan Island (68 nautical miles) (check in at "Strait’s Eye," the closest point between mainland China and Taiwan);

Afternoon: Tannan Bay (swim at white sandy beach + water flying fish) → General Mountain (climb to overlook the strait);

Night: Chase the Blue Tears (Longwangtou/Tannan Bay, high occurrence from April to August).

Day 3: Deep experience, choose one

Option A (nature lovers): Northern ecological corridor (drive the windmill road) → Take photos at Heping Village’s colorful giant stones;

Option B (culture fans): Haitan Ancient City (Ming and Qing architecture + intangible cultural heritage performances) → Buy dried fish and shrimp for the return trip.

Must-visit attractions:
Northern Ecological Corridor: 360° windmill sea view road, perfect for driving and photography;

Tannan Bay Blue Tears: Nighttime glowing waves, a dreamy spectacle (frequent in July-August);

Houyan Island (68 nautical miles): Jagged rocks + "Wanggui Stone" landmark on both sides;

Xianren Well: 15-meter deep sea erosion well, waves roar like thunder (more spectacular on cloudy days);

Changjiang’ao Windmill Field: Fujian’s largest wind power field, stunning windmill silhouettes at sunset.

Accommodation recommendations:
Tannan Bay sea view homestay:
Qiri Li Sea View Homestay: Facing the Blue Tears sea area, terrace for watching the glow (about 600 yuan/night);

Beigang Village characteristic stone houses:
Youqi · Luzhidang Homestay: Stone house renovation, sea view bathtub + starry sky cinema (500 yuan/night);

County town cost-effective choice:
Pingtan Atour Hotel: Near the pier/shopping area, well-equipped (300 yuan+/night).

Must-try food:
Shilai Yunzhuan (Salty Rice Time): Sweet potato skin stuffed with shrimp and crab filling, the most authentic at Shisanmei old shop;
Tianchang Diji (Oil Soup): Fried sweet potato dumplings filled with peanut candy, freshly fried at grandma’s stove;
Golden Sturgeon Sticky Rice: Wild red sturgeon from Dongxiang Island steamed with sticky rice, rich and full;
Bazhen Fried Cake: Sweet potato flour fried with seafood, Red Star food stall stir-fried over high heat;
Night snack must-try: Shenjiamen night market seafood big pot (about 50 yuan per person).

Practical tips:
Sun and wave protection: SPF50+ sunscreen + ice sleeves are essential; wear anti-slip creek shoes in reef areas (flip-flops prohibited);

Blue Tears chasing guide:
Follow the "Pingtan Blue Tears" forecast public account, south wind/water temperature 25°C favors appearance;

Longwangtou, Tannan Bay, and Yuandang’ao are high occurrence spots, more obvious in dark environments;

Transportation pitfalls:
Be cautious with "ride-sharing" (prone to price hikes), rent cars from official platforms;

Many one-way roads on the northern line, do not drive against traffic;

Ticket discounts:
Xianren Well free before 7:30 am; half price with student ID;

Avoid being overcharged:
Ask prices before ordering at seafood stalls, recommended "Blue Tears Big Food Stall" and "Red Star Seafood."