8.2 Pingtan is back.. I'm really breaking down..

Pingtan is truly stunning! But I'm seriously about to faint from frustration!! Because I didn’t plan ahead, I hit countless pitfalls 😭 Tearfully organizing a Pingtan pitfall avoidance guide, sisters planning to go soon, take a look! ​ ​ 💣【Lessons Learned the Hard Way - Avoid These Pitfalls】​ 1. Don’t rent a small electric scooter to circle the island! Strong UV + sea breeze can cause peeling in half a day. Self-driving or chartering a car is the ultimate choice!​ 2. Don’t believe you don’t need sunscreen on cloudy days! Pingtan’s "Blue Tears season" mostly has cloudy weather, but the UV index is off the charts. I got a clear tan line 😭 Make sure to prepare sunscreen in advance.​ 3. Xianren Well requires a ticket! Be careful of black cockroaches at the popular black reef beach! Don’t ask how I know 😭​ 4. Don’t eat seafood at roadside stalls in scenic spots! Shops in Beigang Village and Changjiang’ao overcharge tourists. Go to the county town’s "Yucu Seafood Roadside Stall" for clear pricing!​ 5. Don’t join expensive carpool rides to chase the blue tears! Local drivers have many tricks. Follow the "Pingtan Blue Tears Forecast" WeChat official account and take a taxi yourself—it’s cheaper!​ 6. Don’t choose trendy sea view rooms in homestays! Many are filtered. Choose clean homestays near the northern ecological corridor, where you can open the window to see wind turbines at sea~​ 7. Don’t wear long skirts to the beach! Jingsha black reef beach + Changjiang’ao wind turbine fields are not suitable for fairy dresses. Cargo pants + Martin boots are the perfect outfit for photos!​ ​ 8. If it rains at night and there’s nowhere to go, I recommend visiting the "Weifu Society Art Store," which offers DIY, instant cameras, and lots of Pingtan cultural creations. 📷【Hidden Photo Spots】​ 1. Northern Bay Ecological Corridor: F3 viewing platform for wind turbines and sea + glass walkway. At sunset, the whole sea looks like orange soda!​ 2. Dangshui Village Swing: Navigate to "Sky City Homestay." The cliff swing costs money, with a backdrop of deep blue sea + white wind turbines.​ 3. Heping Village: Colorful stone houses + S-shaped road leading to the sea, full Instagram vibes. Best to shoot in the morning with good light!​ 4. Jingsha Village: Iceland-style black reef caves, accessible only at low tide. Wear non-slip shoes! Perfect for dark moody shots on cloudy days.​ 5. Changjiang’ao: Arrive an hour before sunset at the wind turbine fields. The tidal flats reflect the sunset glow, creating amazing silhouette vibes!​ 6. Houyan Island: The closest point on the mainland to Taiwan, with a red road + strange stone formations. The 68 nautical mile photo frame is a must-visit!​ ​ 🥯【Pingtan Food】​ 1. Maoji Seafood Claypot Porridge (Main Store): Shrimp and crab porridge made to order, the porridge base is dense and fresh, dipping fried dough sticks in it is heavenly!​ 2. Nostalgic Fujian Folk Cuisine: Many Minnan specialty dishes, Xiamen’s satay hotpot, ginger duck, steamed fish dumplings from Fu’an, Quanzhou beef soup, and more.​ 3. Off Duty Today: Huge mantis shrimp, delicious seafood risotto, and great for photos!​ 4. Wenhai Seafood Dishes: Seafood caught and cooked fresh, freshness you can see.​ 5. Aga Seafood Satay Hotpot: Flavorful satay broth hotpot, refreshing and tasty drinks are super good.​ 6. Old Mazha Street Hotpot: Spicy tiger skin chicken feet, generous meat portions in the pot, very affordable. ​ Pingtan is truly a treasure island! But if you don’t plan well, you’ll cry from frustration 😭 Sunburned by day and chasing blue tears until dawn at night, sisters, make sure to protect your skin and don’t get sunburned!