Less crowded and cheaper than Sanya, a healing island comparable to those abroad

Rated by National Geographic as "China's Most Beautiful Island," Pingtan
Save this 3-day 2-night nanny-level itinerary now!
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🚗 Pingtan Transportation
High-speed rail: Fuzhou South - Pingtan Station (0.5h direct)
Self-driving: Fuzhou Airport - Pingtan (1.5h across a beautiful sea bridge)
Getting around the island | Rent an electric scooter to ride along the island road, easy to stop and enjoy the views anytime
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🚗 Pingtan Travel Routes
Day 1 North Line
Xianren Well - Jingsha - Danshui Village - Changjiang Ao - Fairy Tale Town S Bay - Northern Ecological Corridor - Windmill Forest Highway
Day 2 South Line
68 Nautical Miles Scenic Area (Houyan Island) - Haitan Ancient City - Yuandang Ao - Tianmei Ao Beach - Jiangdingshan
Day 3 North Line
Maotouqian - Heping Village
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Some great photo spots to save:
Northern Ecological Corridor F2 Viewing Platform, Yuandang Ao, Tianmei Ao, Fairy Tale Town S Bay, Northern Ecological Corridor F5 Viewing Platform, Danshui Village’s popular swing, Tianmei Ao Beach, Jingsha Black Hole, Beibu Bay Windmill Forest Highway, Haitan Ancient City
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Northern Ecological Corridor: windmills + glass plank road, perfect for road trip photos
Tannan Bay: pristine beach, hotspot for blue tears
Changjiang Ao: sunset windmill fields, dreamy shallow tide reflections
Houyan Island: the closest mainland point to Taiwan (68 nautical miles)
Beigang Village: artistic stone houses, experience "singing stones"
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Post by Carter Samuel Sam | Jul 8, 2025

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