Best Time and Places to Chase the Blue Tears of Earth

There is always an island that makes you forget all adjectives and just want to capture every stunning moment with your eyes. Pingtan, a treasure island only 68 nautical miles from Taiwan, hides scenery more healing than any filter—Windmill Sea, Black Sand Beach, Xianren Well, Blue Tears… every shot looks like a movie scene! 🎬 📍【Basic Information of Pingtan Island】 Address: Pingtan County, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province ✈️ Arrival: Fly to Fuzhou, then rent a car for self-driving or take public transport for 1 hour to the island! 🚗〖Complete Guide to Island Transportation〗 · 🛵 Electric Scooter: 80-130 RMB/day (North Line Island Loop 80km) Recommended Rental Spot: Longfeng Road Electric Scooter Market Must Check Before Renting: Battery Capacity❗️ · 🚗 Self-driving/Charter (More flexible): Note: Northern corridor is prone to traffic jams during peak season🚦 Parking Suggestion: Find parking within 2 km around attractions · ⚠️ Avoid Pitfall: Shared Electric Scooters❌ Slow speed + low battery = only suitable for short-distance single spots 📍Blue Tears Viewing Spots 🔶 South Line: Longwangtou, Tannan Bay 🔷 North Line: Changjiang Ao Windmill Fields, Xianren Well, Beibu Bay Glass Walkway, Beigang Village ⏯️ Must-Read Tips Before Chasing Blue Tears 🔹 The peak period for Blue Tears is usually from April to August, generally appearing from around 8 PM to 1 AM. Check the tide table before going out, usually 1-2 hours before high tide. 🔹 Check the weather forecast; south wind days, temperatures around 21°-25°, and high humidity are ideal. 🔹 If you see the seawater turn red during the day, the chance of Blue Tears appearing at night is even higher~ 🌟〖9 Must-Visit Attractions〗 1️⃣ Northern Glass Walkway (Free) 📍 Address: Northern Ecological Corridor, Baiqing Township ⏰ Open: All day 👉 Windmill Sea + Cliff Glass Walkway = Visual Explosion💥 2️⃣ Tanshui Village (Free) 📍 Address: Beicuo Town 👉 Ghibli-style seaside swing, maximum comic vibe🎨 3️⃣ Houyan Island (35 RMB) 📍 Address: Dong'ao Village, Ao Qian Town ⏰ Open: 8:00-18:00 👉 Closest point to Taiwan! Rocky waves like the edge of the world🌊 4️⃣ Heping Village S-Curve Road (Free) 📍 Address: Heping Village, Su'ao Town 👆 Sunset shots of the road leading into the sea silhouette are amazing🌅 5️⃣ Beigang Village (Free) 📍 Address: Liushui Town 👉 Ancient stone house village night scene is so atmospheric🏮 6️⃣ Northern Ecological Corridor (Free) 👉 Drive along the windmill road with 360° unbeatable sea views🛣️ 7️⃣ Jingsha Black Sand Beach (Free) 📍 Address: East Ring Road ⚠️ Watch the tides! Dark cave is super cool🖤 8️⃣ Changjiang Ao (Free) 👉 Sunset with windmills + orange sea = breathtaking view🌄 9️⃣ 68 Nautical Miles Scenic Area (38 RMB) 👉 "Eye of the Strait" pure white building is super photogenic📸 🗺️〖Classic Route Plans〗 🔥 North Line 1-Day Tour: Heping Village → Glass Walkway → Changjiang Ao → Tanshui Village → Jingsha → Beigang Village 🌊 South Line 1-Day Tour: Houyan Island → Tannan Bay (Blue Tears hotspot) → Elephant Trunk Bay 🍽️【Food Recommendations】 · Maoji Seafood Congee Main Store (📍Longfeng Road) · Adi Seafood Food Stall (📍Beigang Village) · Must-Try: Shilaizhuan / Oyster Pancake / Fried Razor Clams 🏨【Accommodation Suggestions】 · County Hotels: Convenient transportation (Recommended: Haoxiang International) · Beigang Homestays: Facing the sea (September Beautiful Stone House) 📌〖Practical Tips〗 · Blue Tears💧: Stake out Tannan Bay from April to August (best on south wind days + high tide) · Outfit👗: White dress with straw hat👒 + dark style for black sand beach · Sunscreen☀️: SPF50+! UV rays are very strong by the sea The beauty of Pingtan is a poem written by turning windmills and a painting carved by waves. Pick a sunny day and set off to encounter this healing blue! 💙