Fujian Road Trip | Off-season travel to Pingtan Island is so fun!
• External transportation: You can fly to Fuzhou Changle International Airport, then take the airport bus or taxi to Pingtan Island; or take a high-speed train to Fuzhou Station or Fuqing Station, then take a car or rent a car to Pingtan Island; or take a long-distance bus from Fuzhou, Fuqing, and other places to Pingtan Island.
• Transportation on the island: There are buses and taxis, or you can choose to take a double-decker bus tour or rent an electric bike to ride around the island.
Attractions
• North Line: Beigang Village is full of artistic atmosphere, with unique homestays and cafes, as well as the "Stone Can Sing" Art Museum; General Mountain is the highest peak on Pingtan Island, overlooking the beautiful scenery of the entire island; Changjiang'ao Wind Farm is the largest wind farm in Fujian Province and a great place to watch the sunset; Beibu Bay Plank Road offers beautiful sea views and unique sea erosion landforms; Jingsha has black sand beaches and sea erosion caves.
• South Line: Longfengtou Beach is one of the largest beaches in China, with fine white sand; Tannan Bay Beach is several kilometers long, with soft sand, and is a great place to watch the "Blue Tears"; Houyan Island is the closest place to Taiwan from the mainland of China.
• Others: Donghai Wonderland has unique sea erosion landforms such as Xianren Well and Xianren Peak; Haitan Ancient City is an ancient city with the theme of Minyue marine culture, where you can experience the night view and cultural atmosphere of the ancient city.
Food
• Seafood feast: Steamed sea bass, fried sea snails, garlic scallops, crabs, shrimps, shellfish, etc.
• Local snacks: Shilaiyunzhuan, Bazhen fried cake, Tianchangdijiu, oyster cake, Pingtan fish balls, etc.
Accommodation
• County: Convenient transportation, with many hotels and homestays to choose from, relatively cheap, and a wide variety of food.
• Seaside: Such as Longfengtou Beach and Tannan Bay, where you can enjoy the sea view, but the price is higher.
• Near attractions: Such as Beigang Village and Changjiang'ao, convenient for playing.
Best travel time
Pingtan Island has a subtropical marine monsoon climate, with long summers and short winters, warm and humid, with an average annual temperature of about 20°C, which is the golden time for tourism. April to May is the best time to watch the "Blue Tears".
Notes
• Pay attention to the weather forecast before traveling, and take sun protection and rain protection measures.
• The stones on the beach are sharp, wear suitable shoes to avoid scratches.
• Seafood is fresh but expensive, pay attention to price and quality when choosing a restaurant.
• There is a lot of traffic during the peak tourist season, plan your trip in advance.
• The wind and waves are strong by the sea, pay attention to safety, and do not swim in the sea without permission.