Early-summer scenery in Yuyu Village, Pingtan, where the island coastal drive winds through green terraced fields while offshore wind turbines turn above the blue sea. [May 20, drone photo by Xiao Heyong/Xinhuanet]
Early summer invites travelers to discover Pingtan Blue
xinhuanet.com | Updated:2026-05-25 | Lin Kongbo, StephaniePingtan, the closest place on the Chinese mainland to the island of Taiwan, enters one of its most picturesque seasons in early summer. Clear blue waters stretch toward the horizon as white wind turbines turn in the sea breeze and stone houses in fishing villages sit along the coast, creating a tranquil island landscape. For travelers seeking a slower pace, this is a time to visit Pingtan — where ocean winds seem to wash away the noise of daily life and the island' s signature "Pingtan Blue" offers a sense of calm and escape.
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