Pingtan Blue Tears Forecast for April 2025: A Must-Read Guide for Chasing the Tears

🌌Peak Blue Tears Season
April is the peak season for Noctiluca scintillans-type blue tears in Pingtan. The best viewing time is from 7pm to midnight, especially after 11pm, when large-scale outbreaks are more likely!
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🌊Recommended Locations for Chasing Tears
Pingtan's tear spots are scattered, so it's recommended to focus on 1-2 areas each night:
1⃣ Longwangtou Beach: Close to the city center, with full amenities. You can camp and explore the tidal flats during the day, and wait for the blue tears at night.
2⃣ Changjiang'ao Wind Farm: Less light pollution, and the wind turbines at sunset are super photogenic during the day. The downside is that it gets crowded.
3⃣ Dongmei Village: Located near the Xianrenjing Scenic Area, there are several nice homestays here, making it convenient to chase the tears.
4⃣ Tannan Bay: Long coastline + clean beach, looks amazing when the blue tears appear.
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💙Understanding "Blue Tears"
✅They are a type of plankton that live in the bay, and are bioluminescent.💦
✅When stimulated by waves, etc., they produce a light blue glow, typically appearing from March to July, and forming a band along the beach.🧬
✅They glow at night, and scientists call this bioluminescence "cold light."✨
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⭐Four Main Characteristics
1⃣They can only survive for 10 seconds out of seawater.
2⃣They only appear when the south wind blows and the tide is rising.
3⃣They glow on the beach.
4⃣If the waves are big enough, they can float in the air around people, like fireflies.
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⚠Tips for Chasing Tears:
1⃣Pay attention to the tide chart and stay away from rocky areas.
2⃣Wear non-slip shoes at night.
3⃣Go with a companion, as it's very dark at night. Safety first!
4⃣Bring a garbage bag and don't litter.
5⃣Drive, as public transport stops at night and the locations are far from the city center. If you're staying near the beach, then there's no problem.