Just One Hour from Fuzhou: A Perfect Seaside Weekend Getaway for Families
by LEWIS KELLEY
Jul 8, 2025
Guys! Pingtan Island is absolutely worth visiting! 💙
Your assistant stayed up late to prepare this foolproof guide
Don't miss this seaside romance handbook~ 📖
📍【Location】
China's 5th largest island! Fujian's biggest island!
Located southeast of Fuzhou City, Fujian Province
Nestled in the azure embrace of the East China Sea 🌊
🚗【Transportation Guide】
✈️ By Air:
Fly to Fuzhou Changle International Airport first
Direct airport shuttle takes just 2 hours
(Super frequent schedules! Very convenient!)
🚄 By High-Speed Rail:
Arrive at Fuqing Station or Fuzhou Station
Transfer to shuttle bus (1.5-3h to island)
(Fuzhou Station has more ticket availability)
🛵 Island Transport:
▫️ Car Rental: Recommended for 3-4 people
(Book early during peak seasons)
▫️ E-bike: Perfect for couples! Island cycling is ultra-romantic
(Choose 200km battery life models!)
▫️ Bus: Reaches some attractions (limited schedules)
🏠【Accommodation】
🔹 Longwangtou Seaview Rooms:
50m from beach! Fall asleep to ocean waves
Recommend: 85° Ocean Theme B&B 🌅
🔹 Beigang Stone House B&Bs:
Colorful stone houses with artistic vibe
Recommend: Dulv Cross-Strait Art B&B
🔹 Changjiangao Sunrise Rooms:
Watch windmill sunrise from bed
Recommend: Waiting for Wind Luxury B&B
🌟【Must-Visit Spots】
【Southern Route】
🏝 Houyan Island: Only 68 nautical miles from Taiwan!
The "Heart of the Strait" landmark is meaningful
(On clear days, see Taiwan's outline!)
🏯 Haitan Ancient City:
Feels like time-traveling to Ming Dynasty!
Folk performances + seafood street = perfection
🐘 Elephant Trunk Bay:
Low-tide sandbar looks like elephant trunk - spectacular!
(Must check tide timetable!!)
【Northern Route】
🏡 Beigang Village:
Instagrammable colorful stone houses
Many artsy shops worth exploring
🌅 Changjiangao:
Windmill farm sunset takes your breath away!
Arrive by 17:00 for best photo spots
🌊 Northern Bay:
Glass walkway + coastal mountain road
Cycling around the island is pure joy!
📸【Best Photo Spots】
▫️ Changjiangao: Sunset + windmill silhouettes
▫️ Mirror Sand: White dress + transparent umbrella
▫️ Northern Corridor: Aerial shots of windmills & fishing boats
💡【Pro Tips】
❶ Must check tide timetable! (Available on mini-programs)
❷ Sun protection trio: Sunglasses + hat + sunscreen
❸ Book rental cars 1 week in advance
❹ Remember to bargain for seafood!
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