The scenery in Pingtan is nice, but the sun is quite strong now, so it’s not recommended to go there. However, there are still many tourists going to Pingtan to see the blue tears. But not everyone can see them. It depends on your luck.
Pingtan Incomplete Travel Guide
If it’s sunny in Pingtan in May, from 9am to 5pm, the sun is scorching hot, not to mention the summer afterwards. It’s not suitable to stay outdoors for too long.
First, let’s summarize the island attractions in Pingtan. In fact, it’s simple. It can be divided into two lines, south and north, with the county city center as the midpoint. I personally think the most worthwhile places to visit on the south line are Monkey Research Island and Tan Nan Bay.
Monkey Research Island is the mainland island closest to Taiwan, only 68 nautical miles away. Because there is a white-roofed stone house on the island, which is very photogenic, users of a certain red book have given it the name “Little Iceland”.
Tan Nan Bay is quite controversial online. The experience is not bad if you don’t go on a busy day. The beach is wide and the sea is very blue. It’s nice to take a walk along the beach after sunset.
On the north line, I recommend the most beautiful island road and the Changjiangao Windmills, especially the most beautiful island road. When you ride a small electric scooter north along this road, the scenery along the way is so beautiful that you will become a robot who can only say “This is so beautiful”.
The Changjiangao windmills are suitable for watching sunset and going to the beach. Even if it’s not for the sunset, I recommend going there to experience it. When you stand under the huge windmills and look up, the shock is not something you can understand just by looking at it.
Other attractions are also marked on the map, which are mentioned in detail in the other two travel guides. If you have time, you can go and have a look, but don’t go just for the sake of checking in. In Pingtan, don’t rush, just relax.
The best time to see the blue tears
In Pingtan, from April to June, it is mainly the Noctiluca scintillans blue tears, and from July to August, it is the sea firefly blue tears. So, in the summer, there is basically a chance to see them. They usually start to appear after 7pm, you can go after dinner, after all, the best time to see the blue tears is at midnight, and you may have to wait for a long time.
Blue tears information source
If you want to chase the tears, in addition to the right time and place, you need a source of information. In terms of public accounts, it is recommended to follow “Pingtan Blue Tears”, which will update the blue tears prediction every day. You can follow “Blue Tears Live” on the mini program, which will update the location and level of the blue tears in real time. There are also community groups in it where you can share information in real time.
Transportation recommendations
If you’re not going during the holidays when it’s crowded, it’s recommended to drive yourself, as each blue tears spot is not very close, and you may have to travel back and forth.
But if it’s a holiday, driving yourself will lead to traffic jams. A small electric scooter will be more convenient. Remember to bring an extra jacket, the wind on the island is really quite strong.
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