Pingtan Island: Romance Without Saying It

Things to Prepare • Documents: Bring your ID card and other necessary documents, such as your student ID, senior citizen card, etc. • Clothing: Pack light and breathable clothing, sun-protective clothing, and swimwear for summer. Remember to bring warm clothes, such as a thick coat, for winter. • Toiletries: Pack toiletries, skincare products, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and an umbrella or raincoat. • Medicine: Bring medicine for colds, stomach aches, motion sickness, and insect bites. • Other items: Bring a power bank, camera, drone, etc., and download offline maps or related travel apps in advance. Transportation Guide • External transportation: You can fly to Fuzhou Changle International Airport and take a bus to Pingtan; or take the high-speed train to Fuzhou South Railway Station and transfer to Pingtan Railway Station. • Island transportation: Renting a car is a good option. New energy vehicles are convenient, and charging stations are available at scenic spots. You can also rent an electric scooter, but pay attention to the battery level. You can also take the tourist bus, which connects the main scenic spots. Attractions • South Island Attractions ◦ Houyan Island: Located 68 nautical miles from Nanliao Fishing Port in Hsinchu, Taiwan, it is the closest place to Taiwan Island in mainland China. You can visit the lighthouse, Eye of the Strait, and Wanggui Stone. ◦ Tannan Bay: Known as the "Platinum Coast", it has fine sand and a vast beach. You can also enjoy afternoon tea at the "Whale's Tears" cafe. ◦ Xiangbi Bay: A great place for aerial photography. At high tide, it resembles an elephant's trunk. Check the tide table in advance and bring your drone. • North Island Attractions ◦ Longwangtou Beach: The most popular sunrise spot in Pingtan. You can experience water sports such as motorboats and sailing. ◦ Jingsha Beach: On cloudy days, you can take "Icelandic" style photos. Caves are visible at low tide. The Changjiang’ao Wind Farm is nearby. ◦ Northern Ecological Corridor: Walk along the glass walkway and take photos of the windmills, roads, and sea. It is a good place to watch the sunset. Food Recommendations • Local snacks: Try the oyster cakes, Shilaiyuzhuan (peanut balls), Tianchangdijiu (fried seaweed), Bazhen Fried Rice Cake, and Tan-style Fried Buns at restaurants such as Haitan Local Snack Shop and Shisanmei Salty Rice Shop. • Seafood restaurants: Recommended restaurants include Maoji Seafood Clay Pot Porridge, Beigang Qiandao Seafood Restaurant, and Adi Special Seafood Restaurant. You can try dishes such as pepper and salt mantis shrimp, steamed grouper, and shrimp and crab porridge. Accommodation Recommendations • County area: Hotels such as Houyuan Homestay offer convenient transportation, abundant dining options, and room rates ranging from CNY 300 to 500 per night. • Beigang Cultural and Creative Village: There are art-themed homestays such as Stone Can Sing Art Homestay, suitable for art lovers, with room rates ranging from CNY 400 to 800 per night. • Around Tannan Bay: The Wild Luxury Coast Tent Hotel offers sea-view rooms starting from CNY 1,200 per night, including breakfast and afternoon tea.