Lost My Phone in the "Blue Tears" Hometown, but Found a Whole Summer of Stars

📅 Pingtan Island Adventure Diary 📍Location: Pingtan, Fujian · China's Fifth Largest Island (The Fairy Tale Kingdom of Blue Tears, The Time Museum of Stone Houses) 🌌 Soul-Stirring Moment! When the blue tears of Tannan Bay fell into my palm like a galaxy, I forgot to breathe At 2 a.m., wrapped in a rented army coat, I rushed to Tannan Bay. The moment the waves hit the reefs, the glowing blue algae suddenly burst forth, turning the entire beach into a flowing Milky Way. I frantically reached for my phone to capture a time-lapse, only for it to be swept away by a sudden wave. Yet, I laughed—because, for once, I was free from the tyranny of notifications. 🌊 Immersive Island Carnival | Every Grain of Sand Tells an Ocean Epic 1. **Longfengtou Beach (The Golden Theater of Blue Tears)** ✅ Must-Do: - Charge at 3 a.m.! Capture "Blue Tears + Starry Sky in One Frame" with a 0.5x wide-angle for maximum depth. - Dig for clams at low tide (¥10/jin) and use your phone’s macro mode for "shell close-ups." 🚗 Transport: High-speed train from Fuzhou to Pingtan Station (¥25, 30 mins) → Taxi to the beach (¥15). 2. **Changjiang’ao Wind Farm (The Gentle Dance of White Giants)** ✅ Hidden Gems: - Drone shots of "wind turbines + seaweed fields," straight out of a Dutch postcard. - Wear a white dress for "windmill door" photos—wind-blown hair is ultra-therapeutic! 3. **Beigang Village (The Colorful Poetry of Stone Houses)** ✅ Legendary Moves: - Learn net-weaving from fishermen (¥20/hour) and capture "interwoven colored threads" in macro. - Try "oyster cakes" (¥5)—crispy outside, tender inside, made with sweet potato flour and oysters. 4. **Houyan Island (The Closest Point to Taiwan on Mainland China)** ✅ Must-Shoot: - Snap "Strait Cruise Ship + Distant Mountains," using slow shutter for "streaked waves." - Pose at the "Cross-Strait Unity Stone"—red outfits pop! 5. **Dongxiang Island (A Hidden Ocean Paradise)** ✅ Extreme Experiences: - Rent an e-bike (¥80/day) to circle the island, capturing "fishing village nets + seagull flocks." - Stargazing camping (¥50/person)—see the Milky Way with your naked eyes (bring a down jacket!). 🍜 Fujian Feast Attack | Gaining 5 Pounds in 3 Days - **Must-Eat List:** 1. Pingtan Fish Balls (¥15): Eel skin stuffed with pork, served in a light, sweet broth. 2. Eight-Treasure Stir-Fried Cake (¥25): Chewy sweet potato flour with squid and dried shrimp. 3. "Fortune Turns" (¥10): Sticky rice skin wrapped around radish shreds—steamed to perfection! - **Avoid:** Overpriced "dried seafood" at tourist spots—buy fresh at the docks! 🛏️ Living in the Scenery | ¥199/person for Azure Seas and Skies - **Tannan Bay:** Blue Tears Homestay (¥480/night), floor-to-ceiling windows facing the glowing sea, with fresh-caught seafood from the host. - **Beigang Village:** Stone House Courtyard (¥380/night), colorful stone houses outside your window, breakfast included. 💡 Pitfall Guide (Blood, Sweat, and Tears!) 1. **Transport:** - Taxis from Pingtan Station to the beach should cost under ¥20—avoid unlicensed cars! - Haggle e-bike rentals down to ¥80/day (ID deposit required). 2. **Packing List:** - ID, waterproof phone case, spare clothes (waves are wild!), SPF50+ sunscreen. - Flashlight! Essential for nighttime beachcombing. 3. **Hidden Easter Eggs:** - **Maitouqian:** Free shots of "cliffside fishing village + terraced fields"—drones make it epic! - **Fairy’s Well:** Boat through a cave (¥30/person), use flash for "stalactite starry sky" photos. 📸 Legendary Shots - **Tannan Bay Blue Tears:** ISO800 + 30s shutter to preserve Milky Way details. - **Changjiang’ao Wind Farm Silhouettes:** Wide aperture for bokeh starbursts. 💰 3-Day Budget: Transport ¥200 + Lodging ¥860 + Food ¥400 = ¥1,460 ✨ Ramblings Pingtan Island is "the ocean’s love letter to humanity"—blue tears, wind farms, stone houses, even the sea breeze carries romance. Next time, I’ll camp under the stars on Dongxiang Island, watching the galaxy tumble onto stone roofs as waves hum ancient fishing songs. (Also, I could eat Pingtan fish balls forever!)