Golden Coastline: A Gentle Encounter Between Beaches and Sunset Glow
The beauty of Pingtan begins with its long coastline and hides in the morning and evening glow. As one of the largest coastal bathing beaches in China, Longwangtou Coastal Bathing Beach boasts a broad and delicate beach, like scattered silver, and clear blue sea water, rippling with the tides. At four or five o'clock in the morning, pink and mottled glow emerges in the sky, slowly dyeing the sea surface. The waves gently pat the shore, sounding like whispers. Standing on the beach, watching the morning sun break through the clouds and stretch your figure long, it is the most healing morning on Lan Island.
The "Platinum Coast" of Tannan Bay is even more vivid. The winding coastline connects several bays, and the water-friendly plank road winds into the sea, where the shadows of trees in the forest complement the ebb and flow of the tide. In the evening, the setting sun dyes the coast warm orange, with reefs interweaving with the waves. The sea breeze carries a salty and moist breath. Walking along the plank road, listening to the waves singing in harmony with the wind in the forest, every random shot is a stunning sea view painting.
Masterpiece of Nature: A Gift of Coastal Erosion Landforms
Pingtan is famous for its granite coastal erosion landforms. After hundreds of millions of years of wave erosion, it has carved a variety of unique natural landscapes. As a typical coastal erosion cave, Xianren Well has steep vertical walls. When the tide rises, the rough waves crash against the well walls, with white waves churning and a sound like a bell, majestic and powerful; when the tide ebbs, the reefs at the bottom of the well are exposed, engraved with the traces of time, showing the vigorous power of nature.
Shipaiyang (Banyang Shifan) is an even rare natural wonder. Two huge coastal erosion pillars stand in the sea, shaped like a giant boat with sails unfurled, standing tall despite wind and rain. It is one of the ten scenic spots of Pingtan in the old days. Standing on the shore and looking far away, between the sea and the sky, this natural treasure is even more magnificent and grand, telling the masterpiece of nature by the sea.
Ancient Villages Hiding Charm: Quiet Poetry Between Mountains and Sea
Away from the hustle and bustle, the ancient island villages hide the most simple beauty of Pingtan. Maotouqian Village is remote and quiet. Climbing to a high place, you can not only overlook the magnificent panoramic view of the Pingtan Strait Rail-Road Bridge, but also be an excellent place to watch the sunset and night sky. On nights with twinkling fishing lights, the quiet village contrasts with the vast starry sky, full of peace and poetry.
Qingguanding Village retains the original ecological fishing village style. The simple stone houses are built against the mountains, and the lush green forests complement the strange rocks standing on the mountain top. Walking in the village, listening to fishermen tell stories of going to sea, watching the figures of drying nets dotted among them, with the sea breeze blowing on the face, it is full of original ecological island charm, making people forget the troubles of the world.
Windmills Chasing the Wind: A Healing Scene of the Ecological Corridor
The Northern Ecological Corridor is a "Internet-famous check-in spot" in Pingtan, known as a section of the "most beautiful coastal ring road". Along the way, there are not only the shimmering strait, but also swaying acacia forests, and even more spectacular windmill fields scattered among them. The white windmills rotate slowly between the mountains and the sea, forming a healing picture with the blue sea water and green vegetation. There are multiple observation platforms for stopping. The No. 2 observation platform allows you to appreciate the windmills and the reflection of the setting sun, and the No. 5 observation platform can overlook the panoramic view of the stone houses and Changjiang'ao. Every random shot is a healing blockbuster.
The coastal hiking trail on Daliang Island integrates natural beauty with human customs. Along the way, there are many reefs and lush forests. At sunset, the waves interweave with the sunset glow, creating a shocking scene. Occasionally encountering fishermen's daily work of drying nets adds a bit of island life atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for hiking enthusiasts.
Quiet Beauty of Islets: The Pure Beauty of Minority Islands
The minority islands around Pingtan hide unknown pure beauty. As the closest place on the Chinese mainland to Taiwan, Houyan Island has a stone stele engraved with "the closest place on the Chinese mainland to Taiwan Island". Standing on a high place and looking far away, the magnificent beauty of the Taiwan Strait can be seen at a glance. The sea breeze blows gently, and thoughts drift far away with the waves.
Dongxiang Island is like a pearl held in the palm of the sea. The color of the sea water is layered, the reefs along the shore are scattered, and the village is quiet and peaceful. There is no noisy crowd, only the sea breeze, waves and simple fishing customs. Walking on the island, you can encounter unexpected beauty every step of the way and feel the purest beauty of the island.
