Pingtan in May: A Hidden Gem Overlooked by 90% of Tourists

In May, Pingtan transforms into a dreamy blue island
Blue tears (bioluminescent plankton) begin to bloom
5-hour high-speed train ride from Hangzhou
It feels like stepping into a blue planet fantasy

📖 Pingtan Island Travel Guide (Off-the-Beaten-Path Route)

**Day 1️⃣ (Southern Route)**
Pingtan Station ➠ Drop luggage & check-in ➠ Tannan Bay (Yuandang'ao, Kuli'ao, Blue Tears Beach, Qisha'ao) ➠ One Tree Cliffside Seaview Homestay

**Day 2️⃣ (Northern Route)**
Sunrise at Longwangtou ➠ Junshan Village ➠ Mirror Sand at Starry Sea ➠ Tanshui Village ➠ Changjiang'ao ➠ Fairy-tale Town S-Bend ➠ North Bay Ecological Corridor

✅ Recommended In-Depth Spots

◽️ **Starry Sea · Mirror Sand**
My favorite spot in Pingtan! Seaview swings, black stone beaches, seaside caves, windmill fields, and glass-clear waters—all free to explore!

◽️ **Tannan Bay**
The highlight of the southern route, featuring multiple free sandy beaches with fine sand—perfect for kids to dig, sunbathe, or just relax.

◽️ **One Tree**
A photogenic paradise with mini Fairy Glen, cliffside lawns, infinity pool, seaside cacti, lonely sofas, and a seaview restaurant.

◽️ **Tanshui Village**
A charming fishing village with stunning views, traditional Pingtan stone houses, Xixili Bookstore, an old-tree swing, and Changjiang'ao windmill fields—wandering here is pure therapy.

◽️ **Fairy-tale Town S-Bend**
A classic Pingtan photo spot overlooking Changjiang'ao and distant fishing villages. The S-curved mountain road creates a poetic vibe—worth the visit!

◽️ **North Bay Ecological Corridor**
A place that’ll make you gasp "Wow!" repeatedly. With five viewing areas (F1 to F5), the elevated perspective offers breathtaking ocean vistas and up-close views of spinning windmills—utterly mesmerizing!

🏠 **Accommodation Suggestion**

I stayed at **One Tree Cliffside Seaview Homestay**, perched on a cliff with panoramic ocean views. Every room faces the sea, and the design-forward property itself is Instagram-worthy—whether lounging on the lawn, standing on seaside rocks, floating in the infinity pool, or relaxing on the terrace, every corner exudes laid-back bliss.