Chasing Blue Tears and Slow Time in the Ancient Alley

As a travel enthusiast, my trip to Fuzhou in May allowed me to find a perfect balance between the dreaminess of Pingtan Island and the hustle and bustle of the city.

Day 1: Pingtan Tears and Island Scenery
Depart from Fuzhou early in the morning and take the bullet train for about 1 hour to reach Pingtan Island. The first stop is Beigang Village, where the stone houses are scattered in an orderly manner, and the sound of waves and the turning of windmills are interwoven into a poem. In the afternoon, rent an electric bike to ride the [Most Beautiful Road Around the Island]. The blue sea, blue sky and white windmills make you feel like you are in a movie scene. In the evening, go to [Changjiangao Windmill Field and Changjiangao Beach]. The afterglow of the sunset shines on the beach, and the silhouettes of windmills dance with the waves. Every shot is a blockbuster.

After nightfall, the highlight comes! At the suggestion of the B&B owner, I joined the "tear-chasing group" and learned that blue tears broke out at [Tannan Bay Tannan Bay] that night. When we arrived at the beach, we saw a faint blue light where the waves were hitting the beach, like a river of stars falling into the sea. Although the effect cannot be captured with a mobile phone, the shock of witnessing it with your own eyes is unforgettable.

Day 2: Fuzhou Ancient Charm and Food Tour
After returning to Fuzhou city, go straight to [Three Lanes and Seven Alleys]. Walking on the bluestone roads of Yijinfang and Wenrufang, the profound history of Lin Zexu Memorial Hall and the deliciousness of Tongli Rouyan (Sanfang Qixiang Store) form a wonderful collision. I recommend trying the Yonghe fish balls. The satisfying feeling of the juicy fish balls bursting the moment you bite them will make you exclaim “the taste of tiger meat”. Take an afternoon stroll in [Shangxiahang Shangxiahang]. The former merchant dock has now been transformed into a literary and artistic district. Order a cup of jasmine tea in a cafe by the Minjiang River and feel the former prosperity of the "Shuanghang merchants".

In the evening, we climbed up the Fudao Fudao Skywalk, an aerial walkway that winds through the mountains. The 19-kilometer hollow steel frame design is full of futuristic sense. When we reached the observation deck, the setting sun dyed the entire Rongcheng golden, and the Minjiang River passed through the city like a ribbon, perfectly ending the two-day journey. Meiyuexishe·Governor's Residence (Sanfangqixiang Dongjiekou Subway Station Branch)

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