[A good place to go in August] Pingtan Houyan Island: rugged rocks and a view of the treasure island from afar!
by Calfsunny
Aug 10, 2024
🌊The dusk in Pingtan is an unfinished poem, with waves rhyming on the reefs and windmills churning the twilight into mint-colored swirls.
This beautiful island, praised by *National Geographic*, weaves a uniquely Fujian romantic grammar with blue tears, salty sea breezes, and the breath of the reefs.
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🌙 Blue Tears Night Whispers: A Romantic Encounter with the Fluorescent Sea
When night devours the last ray of sunlight, Pingtan's coastline transforms into a flowing galaxy.
April–June is the secret time of the "Blue Tears." The tide carries glowing plankton to the beach, starlight falls into the waves, and shatters into shimmering fluorescence💙.
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Tips:
• Recommended viewing spots: Changjiang’ao, Houyan Island, Liushui Wharf (remember to bring a tripod to capture the magic of light and shadow)
• Late-night safety: Travel together, wear non-slip shoes, and keep your phone fully charged📱
• Enhance the atmosphere: Bring a bottle of chilled soda, sit on the reef, and listen to the dialogue between the fluorescence and the tide
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🌅 The Dawn and Dusk Symphony of the Windmill Sea
Changjiang’ao | Miyazaki's Fairytale Gears
Rows of windmills rotate on the sea level, and the angle of the blades cutting the sunlight dyes the beach amber🌾. At dusk, shoot the silhouettes of the windmills against the light, and instantly transform your photos into Instagram-worthy posters!
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Beibu Gulf Ecological Corridor | A Symphony of Mountains and Seas
The glass walkway hangs on the cliffside, with the texture of green mountains on the left and wave patterns like strings on the right. At sunset, the windmills resonate with the sunset. Put on some slow jazz, and the romance level is maxed out💫.
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🦀️ Memories of the Sea Tide on the Tip of Your Tongue
A Pilgrimage Map for Seafood Lovers
1️⃣ Chaoshan Seafood Clay Pot Congee | Mao Ji's shrimp and crab congee, the umami flavor swims between the grains of rice. Pair it with a plate of fried oyster cakes, and your happiness will explode!
2️⃣ Beigang Village Barbecue Night Feast | Avoid the crowds and choose a food stall at the end of the village. The charcoal-grilled mantis shrimp sizzles, and the sea breeze is a natural seasoning🌊.
3️⃣ Sweet Tooth Recharge Station | Jingze Ice's "Blue Tears Ice Cream," with its milky blue gradient layers, cures all summer heat🍧.
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🏡 Island Life: Sleeping by the Waves
• Sunrise chasers: B&Bs near Longfengtou Beach, the morning light will wake up your curtains on time
• Budget-friendly options: Hotels in the county seat, a 5-minute walk to the night market, seafood congee stalls open 24 hours a day🛌
• Atmosphere seekers: Stone house B&Bs in Beigang Village, open the window to see the windmills, and fall asleep listening to the sound of waves at night
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📸 Aesthetics Guide
Mirror Sand | A Poem of Black Stone and Tide
Overcast skies are its best filter. Gray caves + mirror-like seawater. Wear white clothes and take moody photos, instantly becoming the heroine of "Little Iceland"❄️.
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Seashore Scavenging Ritual
• Depart 2 hours before low tide. Tools: non-slip shoes + bucket + tongs
• Houyan Island reef area: Dig in the sand for starfish and encounter the escape drama of small crabs🦀
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💡 Island Survival Rules
• Sun protection is a must: Physical sun protection + reapply SPF 50 every hour
• Electric scooters are the preferred rental vehicle. A range of >50 km is needed to unlock the beauty of the whole island
• Blue Tears forecast: "Changyou Pingtan," chase tears without blindly bumping around
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🌊The folds of the waves hide the salt of time
The sea breeze of Pingtan will steal your worries, and the blue tears will shatter your worries into stardust. When the heat of the inland meets the coolness of the tide, this island becomes a crease between memory and reality—take away the dried shells and leave behind the moist romance.
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