Fuzhou Pingtan Island 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide

Located 68 kilometers east of Fuzhou, Fujian, on the East China Sea, lies a sea island more beautiful than you can imagine—Pingtan Island.
Here you can find the world-famous "Blue Tears" phenomenon, a stunning 70-kilometer coastal highway, thousand-year-old stone houses in ancient villages, and a glass sea comparable to the Maldives... It is China’s fifth largest island, a key area for international tourism island development, and a filming location for variety shows like "Where Are We Going, Dad?" and "Chasing Stars."
The best part—high-speed rail access, affordable seafood, fewer crowds, and wild scenery. Spring to early summer is the perfect season!

⏰ Recommended duration: 3 days 2 nights (in-depth experience) | Weekend trips can be shortened to 2 days 1 night
💰 Budget per person: ¥1200-1800 (including transportation + accommodation + meals), excellent value for money!

✅ Fujian’s largest island | The only comprehensive experimental zone for Taiwan relations in China
✅ Accessible by high-speed rail + bullet train + bus, no need for flights
✅ Suitable all year round, with April to June being the peak period for "Blue Tears"!

🚆 How to get there?
High-speed rail preferred (recommended):
From anywhere in China → Fuzhou South Station / Fuzhou Station → transfer to Fuping High-speed Rail to [Pingtan Station] (about 30 minutes)
🚖 After exiting, take a taxi or bus K1/K3 to various scenic spots (such as Tannan Bay, Beigang Village)
Self-driving:
Navigate to "Pingtan Island North Line/South Line Scenic Spots"
Depart from Fuzhou city → via Changle Coastal Avenue → Pingtan Strait Bridge → about 1.5 hours
🅿️ Plenty of parking lots on the island, mostly free or ¥5-10 per use

💡 Tip: Download the "Palm Pingtan" app in advance to check weather, tides, and Blue Tears forecasts!

🗺️ Three-day two-night highlight itinerary:
🌅 Day 1: North Line Scenery · Sea Erosion Wonders and Artistic Fishing Villages
✅ Stop 1 | Changjiang’ao Windmill Fields 🌬️💨
Dozens of giant white windmills stand on the seaside grassland with the blue sea and sky as the backdrop
One of the filming locations for "Where Are We Going, Dad?"
📸 Photo tips:
Use a wide-angle lens for symmetrical composition of windmills and sea
Wear a white dress and run for a "wind-chasing girl" vibe
✅ Stop 2 | Beigang Village 🏘️🪨
A thousand-year-old stone house ancient village, houses built with granite, warm in winter and cool in summer
Now transformed into a creative art village: cafes, guesthouses, and craft shops abound
Must-visit: "Monkey Research Island · Closest Point to Taiwan on Mainland" monument (only 68 nautical miles!)
🎯 Recommended activities:
Have a "Sea Breeze Latte" at the cliffside café
Join a pottery DIY class (¥58/person)
Stay overnight in a stone house guesthouse and fall asleep to the sound of waves
✅ Stop 3 | Xianren Well 🪨🌊
A natural sea erosion cave shaped like a huge deep well, with waves splashing when seawater rushes in
Divided into three main areas: "Xianren Valley," "Xianren Cave," and "Xianren Spring"
You can go down to the bottom for photos after the tide recedes (safety first!)
⚠️ Tips:
Check tide schedules carefully (dangerous during high tide, do not enter)
Best photo time: before 10:00 AM, when sunlight directly illuminates the well bottom for clarity
✅ Stop 4 | Northern Ecological Corridor & Monkey Rock 🐵
Coastal elevated boardwalk offering panoramic views of the coastline
"Monkey Rock" is named for its resemblance to an ape, very interesting to view from afar
📷 Photo suggestion: Use a drone to capture the entire corridor winding like a dragon by the sea

🏖️ Day 2: South Line Secrets · Glass Sea and Blue Tears Sanctuary
✅ Stop 1 | Tannan Bay Beach 🏖️💙
One of Pingtan’s most beautiful beaches, stretching for several kilometers with fine, powdery sand
Clear water with a natural "mirror sea" formed at low tide
Activities include beach motorbiking, sailing, and tent camping
🌟 Special tip:
This is one of the highest probability spots for "Blue Tears" outbreaks!
From April to June, between 10 PM and 2 AM is the peak time
Recommended to rent thermal clothing + bring a red light flashlight (to protect your eyes)
🔥 Blue Tears chasing tips:
Follow the "Pingtan Meteorology" WeChat public account for real-time forecasts
Avoid nights around the full moon (too bright for observation)
Do not stir the water with your hands directly; gently tap to trigger the glow
✅ Stop 2 | Tanshui Ancient Village 🏘️🎨
More primitive stone village than Beigang, with fewer tourists
Large grassland and viewing platform at the village entrance, perfect for lonely-themed photos
📸 Recommended shots:
A person sitting on the cliff edge staring at the sea in a daze
Silhouette shots at dusk with backlighting
✅ Stop 3 | Elephant Trunk Bay 🐘🌊 (seasonal opening)
From aerial view, it looks like an elephant dipping its trunk into the sea
Only visible at low tide (check tides in advance!)
Currently often closed temporarily for ecological protection, do not enter forcibly
📷 Photo method: Must use a drone to capture the "elephant trunk" shape!
✅ Stop 4 | Southern Ecological Corridor & Dafu Bay 💫
Coastal cycling greenway, with mountains on one side and sea on the other, unbeatable scenery
Dafu Bay has colorful fishing boats docked, with gentle evening lights
🚲 Recommended activities:
Rent an electric bike for a loop ride (¥80-120/day)
Ride to the sunset viewing platform in the evening to wait for the sunset

🏰 Day 3: Central Check-in · Time-travel Architecture + Souvenir Shopping
✅ Stop 1 | Ruyi Lake & Haitang Bay 💠
Artificial lake shaped like a "Ruyi" (a traditional Chinese scepter), with a dreamy light show at night
Surrounding modern buildings have a futuristic feel, perfect for cyberpunk-style photos
📸 Photo spot: Symmetrical reflection shots from the bridge
✅ Stop 2 | Jinghuayuan City (also known as Yiyao · Longfengtou Scenic Area) 🪞🏯
Ancient palace complex + mirror water pools, called "Little Dunhuang of Fujian"
Actually a film and TV base, but great for photos!
🎫 Ticket: ¥30 (half price for students)
📷 Photo tips:
Wear Hanfu and stand on the central water steps to shoot the "palace in water" illusion
Use corridor pillars as framing elements
✅ Stop 3 | Donglan Street / Taiwan Goods Market 🛍️
Pingtan’s main commercial street, where you can buy:
Seaweed cakes (freshly baked and hot) → ¥15 each
Oyster cakes (crispy outside, tender inside) → ¥8 each
Dried mussels, shrimp skins, fish balls, and other dried goods gift packs
Duty-free Taiwanese products: snacks, face masks, tea at great prices

🍽 What to eat? Enjoy Pingtan seafood freely!
Recommended restaurants: Ah Hua Seafood Stall, No. 66 Food Stall, Chen Ji Seafood Hotpot
✅ Top 10 must-try dishes:
Shilaiyunzhuan (Salty Rice Cake) - chewy outer skin, rich seafood filling, good steamed or boiled
Oyster Omelette - thicker and more fragrant than Xiamen’s, with strong egg aroma
Bazhen Fried Rice Cake - rice cake stir-fried with eight kinds of seafood, a double hit of carbs and umami
Fish Ball Soup - handmade and very bouncy
Seaweed Fried Rice - unique nationwide, with so much seaweed it feels like eating a seaweed forest
Crab with Congee - freshly caught, steamed and dipped in vinegar, pure original flavor
Mini Takoyaki - street snack, one bite each
Jasmine Honey Tea - local specialty drink, refreshing and cleansing
Chilled Lychee Wine - perfect for summer evening drinks
Blue Tears themed desserts - some popular shops offer glowing jelly cups (food-grade coloring)
💰 Average spending: ¥60-80, seafood prices are very affordable!
👗 Strongly recommended outfits:
White long dress / French floral / New Chinese style / Cotton-linen forest style
Accessories to add points: straw hat, sunglasses, shell necklace, barefoot sandals

📸 Matching outfit scenes for photos:
Beigang Village stone walls - folk-style knitwear + canvas bag
Tannan Bay beach - bikini + cover-up + sun protection shawl
Jinghuayuan City - Hanfu / Tang-style wide-sleeved robe
Running in windmill fields - flowing dress + sneakers

🏡 Where to stay? Choose from artistic guesthouses to sea view hotels
🔹 Recommended accommodations:
[Pingtan · Singing Stone] Art Guesthouse (Beigang Village)
Renovated stone houses, each room has a story
Includes breakfast + free tea break + Blue Tears guided tour service
¥600-900/night, book at least 1 month in advance for holidays
[Pingtan Shimao Hilton DoubleTree Hotel] (Tannan Bay)
International chain brand, private beach + infinity pool
¥1200+/night, suitable for families seeking quality
[Shiguang Sea Guesthouse] (near Longwangtou)
High cost performance, walking distance to the beach
¥400-600/night, suitable for students & backpackers

🎁 Souvenir recommendations
✅ Ready-to-eat seaweed cake gift box (individually packaged) → ¥68/box
✅ Handmade fish balls/fish noodles (vacuum packed, can be shipped) → ¥58/bag
✅ Pingtan shell carving crafts (shell paintings, earrings) → ¥38-128
✅ "I Came from the Closest Place to Taiwan to See You" souvenir postcards → ¥10/set

💡 Practical tips (pitfall avoidance guide! Must read!)

✅ Blogger’s tested experience summary:
Check weather! Check tides! Check Blue Tears forecast! These three factors determine success or failure
UV rays on the island are very strong, be sure to bring sunscreen, sun hat, and sunglasses
Electric bike rentals require signing a contract, check brakes and battery
Don’t trust cheap roadside tours, beware of "Blue Tears scams"
Respect ecology, do not pick coral, step on sea anemones, or take any natural items
Some areas have weak signal, download offline maps in advance

🚫 Prohibited behaviors:
No swimming in unopened areas (many undercurrents)
Do not damage stone house walls or graffiti.