Pingtan: The Blue Tears Spectacle of Island Charm
by saysvasquez
Jun 26, 2025
💰 【Budget Guide】Budget Travel vs. Comfort Travel
1. Budget Travel (¥500-800)
- Transportation: Fuzhou→Pingtan high-speed train ¥40, electric bike rental on the island ¥60/day (100km range).
- Accommodation: Hostel/shared room in the county town ¥70/night (near Longfengtou Beach).
- Food: Street snacks + self-cooked seafood from the market, ¥50/day (recommend oyster omelet ¥10, "Shilaiyunzhuan" ¥8).
- Tickets: Free! Enjoy sunrise at Longfengtou, sunset at Changjiangao, and blue tears at Tannan Bay.
2. Comfort Travel (¥1.5k-2k)
- Accommodation: Seaview homestay in Beigang Village ¥400/night (stone house + café).
- Experiences: Night tour of "Lanqi Shanhai Tu" light show at General Mountain ¥168, yacht trip ¥150.
- Food: Hongxing Seafood Restaurant ¥100/person (must-try: golden crab sticky rice!).
🌟 【Must-Visit Spots: July Edition】
✅ Free Must-Sees:
- Tannan Bay: Platinum sand + high chance of blue tears! Camp overnight for fluorescent seas 🌌 (70% probability).
- Changjiangao Windmill Field: Ghibli-style windmill sea, stunning mirror-like beach at sunset.
- Northern Ecological Corridor: F2 viewpoint overlooking windmills + glass walkway, a paradise for road trips.
- Houyan Island: Only 68 nautical miles from Taiwan! Red asphalt road + photogenic reefs 📸.
💸 Paid Highlights:
- Fairy Valley (¥35): Hidden black cliff spot, perfect for photos in white dresses.
- Blue Tears Fantasy Park (¥198): Indoor immersive blue tears experience, great for rainy days.
- "Impression of Pingtan" Show (¥198): Directed by Yang Liping! Running July 15-19, a marine-themed visual feast.
🚗 【3-Day 2-Night Itinerary: No Backtracking】
Day 1 North Route: Windmills & Black Sand
- 5:00 Sunrise at Longfengtou Beach → 9:00 Fairy Valley → 12:00 Seafood noodles in Beigang Village → 15:00 Mirror Sand Black Reefs (Iceland alternative) → 17:00 Sunset at Changjiangao Windmills → 20:00 Blue tears at Tannan Bay.
Day 2 South Route: Culture & Islands
- 8:00 Houyan Island → 11:00 Elephant Trunk Bay (aerial shots at low tide!) → 14:00 Self-pick seafood market (Feipo Feizai Stall) → 17:00 General Mountain day tour → 19:30 "Lanqi Shanhai Tu" night light show.
Day 3 Island/Cultural Deep Dive
- Option A Dongxiang Island: Filming location for "Where Are We Going, Dad?", Xiaobei Village stone houses + snorkeling.
- Option B Haitan Ancient City: Free Ming-Qing style streets, try "Eternal Love" fried dumplings, visit coastal defense museum.
🦞 【Food Guide: ¥10 Local Delicacies】
🔥 Must-Eats
- "Shilaiyunzhuan": Sweet potato skin stuffed with seafood, Shisanmei Xianmishi Shop (¥8/pc).
- Oyster Omelet: Crispy & sweet! Shiweifu Traditional Shop (¥10/serving).
- Bazhen Fried Cake: Pingtan-style seafood pizza! Qiupangpang Restaurant (¥20).
- Four-Fruit Soup: Yujian Four-Fruit Soup Shop, iced honey water for summer relief.
🦀 Seafood Feast
→ Aoqian Fishing Port: Boats return at 3 PM, mantis shrimp ¥15/jin, processing fee ¥10.
→ Hongxing Seafood Restaurant: Spicy razor clams + steamed grouper, ¥80/person.
🏡 【Accommodation Picks】
📍 Budget-Friendly in County Town
- Near Longfengtou: Yucheng Seaview Hotel (¥150/night), 5-min walk to the beach.
📍 Artsy Stays
- Beigang Village: Singing Stone Homestay (¥300/night), stone house + stargazing terrace.
📍 Family/Resort
- Tannan Bay: Whale Island Homestay (¥600/night), infinity pool + private beach.
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