For centuries, the fishermen of Pingtan didn’t just build houses—they coaxed fortresses from the island’s bones. The ancient Shitou Bao (Stone Fortress) technique, perfected over…
Pingtan Island’s wild beauty comes with equally wild scams – from bioluminescent bait-and-switches to “military restricted area” shakedowns. After helping 23 stranded travelers this…
Where China’s Largest Wind Farm Meets Perfect Waves Pingtan’s northeastern shore, where 128 white wind turbines stand sentry over the sea, has become Asia’s best-kept…
The 10-Second Plunge That Will Change How You See China’s Coast At the southeastern tip of Pingtan Island, where the Taiwan Strait’s turquoise waters collide…
In the dimly lit back rooms of Pingtan’s harbor taverns, fishermen pass around a murky amber liquid that locals call “Hǎilóng de hūxī” (海龙的呼吸) – the “Breath…
Pingtan’s Abandoned Military Bunkers: A Cold War Time Capsule Frozen in Time Hidden among Pingtan’s windswept cliffs and overgrown coastal trails lies a network of…
Along Pingtan’s rugged eastern coast lies Moon Tear Cove – a half-mile stretch of porcelain-white sand that glows electric blue under moonlight. While travel blogs…
Pingtan’s night markets are a sensory overload of sizzling seafood, questionable delicacies, and tourist traps. After eating my way through every stall at Longwangtou Night Market (and…
Pingtan Island’s 700-year-old sea salt industry is vanishing—only three families still practice this ancient craft. I spent a week with the Chen family, the last saltmakers of Jiujing…
Pingtan Island’s wild coastal climate and unique activities demand smart packing. After living here through all four seasons, here’s my battle-tested checklist that covers everything from…
