Pingtan Island, Maritime island in Fujian Province, China.
The fifth largest island in China features a 400-kilometer coastline and consists of 126 smaller islands within Pingtan County.
Military construction activities in 1955 included roads leading to artillery positions along Haitan Strait, indicating strategic importance during Taiwan operations.
The stone houses in Beigang village demonstrate traditional architectural methods developed to withstand strong sea winds common to the region.
Visitors reach the island via a two-hour shuttle bus journey from Fuzhou Changle Airport, with local transportation options including buses and taxis.
Between April and August, natural phenomenon of bioluminescent plankton creates light displays in coastal waters around the island.
Location: Fujian
GPS coordinates: 25.54667,119.77667
Latest update: March 31, 2025 04:09
Fujian province combines historic temples, traditional Hakka buildings and natural areas. From tea plantations on Mount Wuyi to coastal landscapes of Xiapu, the region displays its cultural and natural diversity. Gulangyu Island, Quanzhou Maritime Museum and Hakka round houses in Yongding represent the architectural heritage of the region.
Air defense identification zone of Taiwan
64.9 km
Beihai Tunnel
68.1 km
Lienchiang County Council
70.9 km
Dongquan Lighthouse
51.2 km
Yongquan Temple
68.5 km
Ching-kuo Memorial Hall
69 km
Magang Tianhou Temple
69.6 km
Wuqiu Lighthouse
69.8 km
Jinbanjing Mazu Temple
67.9 km
Dahan Stronghold
67.9 km
Haixia Olympic Center Stadium
38 km
Former Residence of Yan Fu
70.9 km
Iron Fort
67.8 km
Zhenge Daidan Memorial Park
69.8 km
Luoxing Pagoda
58.3 km
Saint Dominic's Cathedral
72.4 km
Matsu fork museum
69.1 km
Church of Heavenly Peace, Fuzhou
73 km
圣寿宝塔
53.5 km
Changmen battery
68.5 km
Langqi Min River Bridge
65.6 km
Ruiyun Pagoda
43.9 km
Chipinglong Historical Site
50.1 km
Longjiang Bridge
36.4 km
Ruiyan Mile Statue
36.9 km
Qingzhou Min River Bridge
57.9 km
上渡基督教堂
72.7 km
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