Houyan Island

I've found the island getaway of my dreams right here in our own country! It's a well-known fact that the allure of island travel is irresistible. Every corner is so stunning it takes your breath away. The sea breeze, carrying the salty scent of the ocean, whispers of freedom in your ears. Under the glow of the setting sun, I ride an electric scooter along the winding island ring road. Facing the deep blue sea, this is the island journey I've longed for. Destination of interest: Pingtan Island, Fujian How to get there: Fly to Fuzhou, then drive or take a bus to the island, which takes about 1 hour. Must-visit spots: 1⃣️ Northern Viewing Walkway An awe-inspiring sight, grand and majestic. Whether it's the coastal road facing the sea and windmills or the cliff-top walkway, it's irresistible. 2⃣️ Tanshui Village Filled with the romantic vibe of Miyazaki's animations, swinging under the village's big trees, facing the sea, is incredibly romantic. 3⃣️ Houyan Island Feels like the end of the world, and it's also the closest place to Taiwan. It's a scenic spot where you can spend a lot of time. 4⃣️ Heping Village The seaside road in Heping Village might be one of my favorite roads this year, with a strong comic book vibe, leading straight to the sea. 5⃣️ Beigang Village A village perched on steep slopes, well-preserved and a typical island style, the best place for night photography and check-ins. 6⃣️ Northern Walkway Summit Walk another kilometer up the mountain path, and make sure to watch the sunset from here. 7⃣️ Cycling around Beihai Island The whole route is about 10 kilometers, the most beautiful island road on Pingtan Island, breathtaking from every angle. Pingtan Island Itinerary: Heping Village - Northern Viewing Walkway - Changjiang'ao - Tanshui Village - Jing Sha - Sandy Bottom - Beigang Village - Houyan Island - Nan'aozi - Elephant Trunk Bay Following this order, there are even more beautiful sights to discover along the way. If you have enough time, you can split it into two days, one day for the north and one day for the south. Late April is the perfect season to visit Pingtan Island, That's the seaside trip you've always longed for, isn't it? How about we make a date for this island adventure?

❤️The holiday is coming, bring your children to Pingtan, a 3-day and 2-night Pingtan travel guide is shared with you❗️ . 👍There are sunshine beaches, mountain and sea windmills, mysterious blue tears, sunrise and sunset here. If you yearn for a wonderful journey of swimming in the coastal mountains, then come to Pingtan Island❗️ . ❤️3-day 2-night itinerary❤️ ⏰Day 1️⃣: 🚙Route arrangement: Xianrenjing-Beigang Village-Ring Island Road-Jingsha Village-Changjiangao 1️⃣Xianrenjing: 22 tickets + 10 yuan one-way sightseeing car, the spectacular Xianren Valley and Xianrenjing formed by marine erosion 2️⃣Beigang Village: The artistic fishing village has stone houses facing the sea and singing stones 3️⃣Ring Island Road: Riding a small electric donkey and blowing the sea breeze all the way, every frame is a scenery 4️⃣Jingsha Village: Black reef beach, take dark photos 5️⃣Changjiangao: Catch the sea and chase a orange sunset windmill sea . ⏰Day 2️⃣【North Line】 🚙Route arrangement: Fairy Tale Town (Zui Mei S Bay)-Windmill Forest Road-Northern Bay Corridor & Blue Whale Tear-Peace Village 1️⃣Fairy Tale Town (Seaside road on the hillside, church, windmill, beach) 2️⃣Windmill Forest Road (Super large windmill and road as the background, very photogenic) 3️⃣Northern Bay Corridor (Road built by the sea, beautiful scenery all the way) 4️⃣Blue Whale Tear (Suitable for watching the sea, watching the sunset, wide field of vision) 5️⃣Peace Village (The road to the sea, like a scene in a comic) . ⏰Day 3️⃣【South Line】 🚙Route arrangement: Longwangtou—68 Sea Monkey Research Island—Tannan Bay—Haitan Ancient City 1️⃣Longwangtou: Get up early to watch a beautiful sea sunrise here 2️⃣68 Sea: 35 tickets + 20 round-trip sightseeing cars 3️⃣Monkey Research Island: The place closest to Taiwan Island in the motherland 4️⃣Tannan Bay: Blue sea and fine sand sitting here feels like a vacation in Sanya, very comfortable~ 5️⃣Haitan Ancient City: It shows thousands of years of Min culture, Southern Fujian culture, and Hakka culture . 🍜Snacks: Salty rice food (time comes), Ru Fen Jie (peanut knot), Bajun fried cake, forever (tour soup), oyster omelette, etc. . 🌸Play tips 1️⃣Pingtan is very sunny, be sure to take sun protection measures 2️⃣Seeing blue tears depends on luck 3️⃣It is recommended to rent a car on the island 4️⃣Most hotels are concentrated in Pingtan City (the center of the island, with complete facilities and convenient transportation), and the popular sea view homestays are mainly concentrated in Beigang Village, Changjiangao, and Northern Bay

Houyan Island in Pingtan, Fujian Province, is the closest place on the Chinese mainland to Taiwan, and there is a stone tablet on the island inscribed with the words 'The closest distance between the motherland's mainland and Taiwan Island is 68 nautical miles.' However, the entire Houyan Island, as far as the eye can see, is all rocks. Because it stands by the sea, it is subjected to the erosion of wind and waves all year round, so the island is full of rugged rocks with sparse vegetation, which is a typical representative of Pingtan Island where 'only rocks grow, not grass.' This morning, we took a taxi from the main urban area of Pingtan to Hou Island. Upon entering the scenic area, you can either walk or take a sightseeing bus. It is important to pay attention to sun protection, and the tour takes about 1-2 hours.

A small island facing Taiwan across the sea It is only 68 nautical miles from Nanliao Fishing Port in Hsinchu, Taiwan, equivalent to 126 kilometers, and belongs to the 68 nautical miles scenic area. The direction of the sea is the direction of Taiwan! After entering the scenic area, you can see a huge sign on the side of the road. "The closest place to Taiwan in the mainland of the motherland--China·Pingtan" is very eye-catching 1. It is recommended to take a battery car from the entrance to the innermost Xianshan Island, and then walk back after strolling around. The sightseeing car is 10 yuan one way 2. Xianshan Island is the most fun island with the most check-in points 3. The whole island is almost unobstructed, it is recommended to do a good job of sun protection 4. There are few places to eat and drink in the scenic area, it is recommended to bring your own Self-driving/Taxi: Houyan Island (68 Nautical Miles Scenic Area) Ticket: 38 yuan/person (on-site ticket purchase) 30 yuan/person Houyan Island is composed of three islands, from the entrance to the end they are: Houyan Island, Yanhou Island, Xianshan Island 1. Dongsha Ao Beach: Located on the north side of the entrance of the scenic area, it is a beach, and the windmill in front is very suitable for checking in 2. Inkstone Pillar: After entering the scenic area, there are more than a dozen clusters of copper sculptures like water droplets on the seaside rocks on the right, which are "Inkstone Pillars" cast in purple copper 3. Cross-Strait Tongxin Window: A stamp made of granite, it is a check-in place on the island 4. Cross-Strait Tongxin Stone + Wanggui Stone: Cross-Strait Tongxin Stone is a sculpture that uses elements such as stamps and maps to connect the two sides of the strait. Wanggui Stone is a turtle-shaped stone facing the sea, staring at the strait on the opposite side 5. Scallop Square: Standing on the square and looking down, there are blue cans floating in the sea, which are said to be used for cultivation 6. Black Reef Music Hall + Cross-Strait Tongxin Source: Black Reef Music Hall is now under renovation and cannot be entered. 7. Lighthouse: Also called 68 Navigation Tower 8. Eye of the Strait: A new check-in point built last year, the white building on the sea is very beautiful, implying "a glance at a thousand years" 9. Zen Stone Stacking: It is a semi-circular stone mill made of pebbles of different sizes 10. Watch Stone Array: It is made up of smooth dark blue pebbles, and it is said to be very spiritual to make a wish 11. Island Trail: There is a circle of stone step trails around each island, and you can walk around the island along the trail Precautions: 1. There is almost no shade in the scenic area, so don't forget to sun protection, sun protection, sun protection. If you go in summer, it's really hot 2. Other items: water, sun umbrella/sun hat/sun protection clothing, power bank, sunglasses, small snacks, etc. 3. The main colors in the scenic area are the blue of the sea and sky + green plants + yellow of the stones. You can wear long skirts or more colorful clothes, which will be more out of the picture 4. Choose a sunny day to go, and reserve time, whether it's taking pictures or strolling, the scenic area is really big

Hiking on Pingtan Monkey Research Island is so beautiful. You really should go out more when you have the time. The coastline has a comic feel to it, with a boardwalk leading to the sea. There are pink buses, a lighthouse, and a large lawn. The beauty of Monkey Research Island is impossible to capture fully in photos. 🏜Attraction: Monkey Research Island 📍Location: 68 Sea Mile Scenic Area, Pingtan County, Fuzhou City 🎫Ticket: 35 RMB per person ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00-19:00 (No entry after 18:10) 🚙Transportation: Accessible by car 🏞About Monkey Research Island ✅68 nautical miles away from Hsinchu Nanliao Fishing Port in Taiwan. Connected by a sightseeing boardwalk to three islands: Monkey Research Island, Yanhou Island, and Xianshan Island 📌tips: Sightseeing car round trip 20 RMB per person (recommended when it's too hot) ✅Check-in spots: Slogan at the entrance of the scenic area, inkstone pillars, red S-curved road, concentric stones, scallop square, Black Reef Music Hall, Cross-Strait Conciliation Window, 68 Sea Mile Postcard Frame, Cross-Strait Conciliation Stone + Wanggui Stone, pink bus, lighthouse, blue and white houses, Eye of the Strait, etc. On the way to Xianshan Island, there is a large lawn that is very suitable for taking photos! ✅Each island has a circular stone step path around it, allowing you to walk around the entire island and enjoy the scenery. ✅There are yellow line markings on the shore of Monkey Research Island, with staff monitoring. Approaching will result in a whistle warning. ⚠️Warm Tips 1️⃣The ultraviolet rays at the seaside are strong in summer, it is recommended to use an umbrella and do sun protection. 2️⃣Must bring water, power bank, sunglasses, sun hat, and other sun protection items. 3️⃣For those who like to take photos, it is recommended to wear long skirts or brightly colored clothes. 4️⃣Suitable playtime: Before 10:00 in the morning, after 16:00 in the afternoon, reserve plenty of time for photos📸

| Houyan Island. A small island facing Taiwan across the sea, it is only 68 nautical miles, equivalent to 126 kilometers, from Hsinchu Nanliao Fishing Port in Taiwan. Named Houyan Island, Pingtan has built a monument on Houyan Mountain that is 3 meters tall and 5 meters wide, marking the closest point of mainland China to Taiwan Island. The monument is inscribed with the vermilion characters 'The shortest distance between mainland China and Taiwan Island is 68 nautical miles, China·Pingtan', and it is carved with a map showing the locations of both sides of the strait. Standing by the sea, constantly battered by wind and waves, the island is full of rugged rocks and sparse vegetation, a typical representative of Pingtan Island where 'only rocks grow, not grass'. Across the entire Houyan Island, wherever you look, there are rocks. And these rocks are all unique, each with its own characteristics. Some are deep red with very smooth surfaces; others are dark grey with strange shapes; the most common are the large blocks of light yellow rocks, many of which are covered with green plants that have grown tenaciously. The scattered large rocks, the fishing boats moored here, and the faint smoke from distant homes all set against this tranquil bay, as if there is a soul-stirring charm to it.

🌈 I've read two more pages of this book of the world. Pingtan Island is really too beautiful Praised by 'National Geographic' as the most beautiful island - First, I took a high-speed train🚄 from Fuzhou to Pingtan Station Rented a car🚗 to the homestay Booked two nights at this Yan su Salt Narrative Photography Homestay It feels like being in Jeju Island Super ins cream style oh Right at the entrance is Baisha Park It's great to be able to see the sea from the hotel room The owners are a post-95 couple Super photography📹 enthusiasts Can enjoy breakfast🥣 every day, super delicious Also can leisurely stroll the beach🏖️ and enjoy the sea breeze - I took the northern route ✅ Beibu Gulf Glass Walkway The scenery along the way is beautiful, small houses, seaside Drive slowly and enjoy the scenery along the way ✅ Heping Village Navigate to Heping Village public toilet Colorful big stones📷seaside fishing boats🚢 ✅ Jing Sha 📍Navigate to Dan Shui Village, there's a landmark big stone If you can't find it, you can ask the residents above Follow the road down, stepping on the stones to go inside is the entrance to the cave The stone road is not easy to walk, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes🥿 Also pay attention to⚠️ the tide times, don't go too late ✅ Sand Bottom (Pingtan's Little Zhongwei) A piece of sandy land📷, once photographed, it's like a desert🏜️ blockbuster ✅ Changjiang'ao (watch the sunset🌄) There are small vendors selling grilled sausages🌭 and oyster cakes💰5, very delicious Wind power windmill fields, beaches🏖️, pebbles🪨 You can dig for small shells🐚, enjoy the sea breeze ⚠️Attention The wind is really strong, you can bring a comb The sun🌞 is also very strong, remember to protect yourself from the sun🧴, wear sunglasses🕶️ and a hat🧢 Make sure to rent a car🚗 in advance, there are many winding roads on the island, pay attention to safety It's too late, some places have no street lights - 💧Blue Tears I went to the Seafood Xiaobailou, the boss is very nice, took me to see for free🆓 Near Toyota Wharf⛵️, saw the twinkling The big outbreak is from April to June - Pingtan's southern line '68 Sea Miles' Monkey Research Island💰38 The closest place on the mainland of China to Taiwan - 🍔Food 1️⃣Bring your own food, fruits🍉, drinks 2️⃣There are seafood restaurants and convenience stores on the island 3️⃣Drive🚗 to the county for about 30min to eat I went to Haitan Specialty Snacks It's said to be a local specialty old brand restaurant, the service is quite good Ordered Baozhen fried cake, Tianchangdijiu, stir-fried yellow conch slices, braised winter noodles Ordered 🥤Tea An'an milk tea outside, a bit like TeaYanYueSe -

👉Science Time👈 ❌Blue Tears are not real tears, they are the light emitted by fluorescent algae in the sea ❌"Blue Tears" usually appear from April to August each year ❌Pingtan's Blue Tears have a major outbreak every year from April to May, with the best viewing time at night 👉Below are a few places where they commonly appear: 🔥Liuxiu Village: A place where Blue Tears appear frequently 🔥Changjiang'ao: Also has a high probability 🔥Mojing Village and Dongmei Village: Less popular but also beautiful beaches 🔥Houyan Island: A less-known island with clear waters, and if you're lucky, you might see a pink beach. 🔥Tianmei'ao and Longfengtou: Suitable for watching the sunset🌅 🌟Tips: You can rent a car, and it's easier to park if you're traveling in even numbers🛵 🌈Photography tips: 📸Prepare a tripod and a shutter release, adjust the appropriate exposure time and 📸please open the aperture to the maximum to capture the stars 📸Use a wide-angle lens to fill the frame with "Blue Tears" 📸It's best to turn off the flash when shooting 📸You can include subjects like people or footprints as elements to add liveliness to the picture 🚲If you don't see the Blue Tears, it's okay, Pingtan has many other hidden gems to check out 🚲Bike around the island! Enjoy a pleasant island bike ride in the fresh sea breeze 🚲Changjiang'ao Wind Power Station! 📷A popular windmill photo spot with a great atmosphere For girls, taking beautiful photos is the most important😛 So I've prepared some photo-taking tips for girls: 🌊Wear light-colored clothes for a better look! The color of Blue Tears is quite pale, so wearing light-colored clothes can blend in with the glow. 🌊Bring some small props! Such as balloons, bouquets, hats, sunglasses, etc. ❗❗Attention❗❗ Always be cautious when going to the beach😊 Do not go to unfamiliar beaches alone. Also, please take your trash with you to protect the beach environment. 🚗Pingtan-Lianjiang The next day we also went to Qidacun in Lianjiang, about an hour's drive from Pingtan. Although it involves climbing a mountain, the process is not boring at all, because the scenery along the way is just too beautiful This is the most beautiful place I've ever climbed, second to none👌Reaching the top of the mountain is an overwhelming experience that can't be put into words, 🉑Charge (Lianjiang has other fun attractions besides Qiguanding) 🏠Accommodation The first thing upon arriving in Lianjiang is to book a hotel. I stayed at the Dinghai Bay Ruolin Hotel, which I can only say is value for money. Their service, the oceanfront view, these are indeed beyond words, and their hotel also includes a restaurant with good taste and a large scale, and the beach is just downstairs🏖️

Take advantage of the summer not yet over to see the sea Come to this small island in Fujian Every day driving along the island road to see the sea Will exclaim that the sea here is so thoroughly blue Windmill, beach, small boat, sea fishing village Living on the island is really comfortable~ 🌊Attraction: Pingtan Island 🧭Address: Pingtan County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province 🎫Ticket: Free ⏰Opening hours: Open all day 🚇【How to get there】 🔸Drive into the island 🔸High-speed train directly to Pingtan Station (Xiamen, Quanzhou, Putian, Fuzhou, Ningde can all depart) 🚌Island transportation: Rent a small electric donkey🛵& about bus & chartered tour 🗺️【3 days and 2 nights itinerary】 𝘿𝙖𝙮 1： East Sea Wonderland→Island Road→Mirror Sand→Sand Bottom→Dan Shui Village→Chang Jiang Ao (watch the sunset) 𝘿𝙖𝙮 2： Dragon King's Head (watch the sunrise)→Monkey Research Island→Qi Sha Ao→Tan Nan Bay (Tian Mei Ao) 𝘿𝙖𝙮 3： White Sand Park→Sunset Campsite→Windmill Forest Road→Northern Glass Plank Road→Northern Bay F3 Viewing Platform→Guo Cai Village S Bend→Peace Village Road 🍃【Worth a visit to the punch point】 White Sand Park: You can overlook Chang Jiang Ao, with a unique seascape Windmill Sea·Peninsula Camp: Next to the Windmill Forest Road, the full screen is the windmill sea, and the sunset is beautiful Northern Bay F2 Viewing Platform: Windmill Sea Road machine position, you can overlook from the opposite slope Northern Bay F5 Viewing Platform: Here you can overlook the entire island, village, windmill and sea, the picture is very rich Guo Cai Village S Bend: Like a fairy tale town in a comic, after coming down from the F3 viewing platform, take the Yu Tang branch line to Guo Cai Village Stars and Sea·Mirror Sand: On the side of the island road, a beach with black reefs, as well as green lawns, waves, blue sky and white clouds and windmills East Sea Wonderland: On sunny days, there are spectacular seascapes, blue skies and peculiar sea erosion landscapes, which are also very photogenic Qi Sha Ao: Compared with other beaches, it is far away from the hustle and bustle, more leisurely, with beautiful niche beaches, jelly sea, free swings Tan Nan Bay (Tian Mei Ao): A scenic spot on the island that is more suitable for parent-child travel, ins vacation style, with a children's playground, sea entertainment projects, coffee shops, and also beach camping stalls 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 1️⃣The weather is very important!! Sunny day is the correct way to open the island tour 2️⃣Like to take pictures, it is recommended to wear long skirts, brightly colored clothes 3️⃣The weather in August is around 27°～32°, mostly sunny, strong UV☀️Pay attention to sun protection and hydration 4️⃣If you have plenty of time, you can also go to Da Lian Island to stroll around and see a different windmill sea