My spending mindset collapsed after 3 days in Pingtan

🔥【3 Days 2 Nights in Pingtan】My wallet took a huge hit! Turns out you can play like this without losing out!

(With a super detailed pitfall avoidance guide + real expense list)

💸 Real expenses revealed:
DAY1: Transportation 150 + Accommodation 280 + Food & Drink 120 = 550
DAY2: Car rental 100 + Tickets 35 + Meals 180 = 315
DAY3: Sea foraging gear 50 + Snacks 70 = 120
Total: 985 RMB (original plan was 1500+)

🚫 Top 3 painful lessons:
1. Got ripped off on car rental! Found out from locals on the second day that the normal price is 80/day
2. A trendy seafood restaurant charged 198 for a mantis shrimp, but the same fresh one in a corner alley only costs 98!
3. The so-called "best tear-jerking spot" is just a money trap; checking the tide schedule yourself lets you watch for free and it’s even more beautiful!

💡 Amazing money-saving tips:
✅ Choose accommodation on Xihang Road, half the price of scenic spots and more convenient
✅ Rent electric bikes directly from "Pingtan Changxing" with clear pricing
✅ Eat at local favorite old restaurants like Shisanmei and Maoji

📸 Must-visit hidden photo spots:
1. Heping Village Windmill Road (navigate to the public restroom)
2. The third viewing platform on the northern corridor (least crowded, most beautiful view)
3. Maotouqian sunrise (10 times less crowded than Changjiang’ao)

🍜 Delicious food list:
✔️ Shilaiyunzhuan (3 RMB each)
✔️ Tianchangdijiu (5 RMB per serving)
✔️ Oyster omelette (15 RMB fills you up)

⚠️ Important reminders:
❗ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! (I used half a bottle of Anessa in one day)
❗ Check the tide schedule before sea foraging
❗ Bring enough cash, many places only accept cash

To be honest: Pingtan is breathtakingly beautiful! But make sure to do your homework before you go, or your wallet will break faster than your heart! 💔