Regardless of gender, it is advisable for all to return to your accommodation or the high-speed rail station before sunset, as the countryside of Pingtan Island after dark can be quite daunting! If you haven’t witnessed the azure vastness of the sea on a clear day, a visit to Pingtan Island is a must-do while in Fuzhou. Renting an electric scooter at the high-speed rail station, I embarked on a thrilling adventure to Xianrenjing, which was indeed breathtaking. The journey continued to the scenic Meizui Huandao Road, where the ocean’s grandeur and beauty were truly captivating.
Later, as I ventured to Jingsha with the sun slowly setting, I naively trusted a route on Gaode Maps that promised a mere forty-minute journey. Unhurried, I embarked on my ride, passing through a village uneventfully. However, upon crossing a bridge, an unfamiliar path loomed ahead, accompanied by a cautionary sign of blasting works, causing me to hesitate. Realizing that turning back would take at least an hour to reach Pingtan Station, yet proceeding forward was fraught with uncertainty, my heart began to race.
Fortunately, the sight of an auntie riding her bicycle emerged, providing me with the courage to proceed. For half of the journey, I encountered only a few vehicles, and most of the time, it was just me and my electric scooter on this rural road, sometimes passing by houses, sometimes not. The anxiety and loneliness were almost unbearable. Finally, when I emerged from the unknown and saw the familiar sights of buildings and the Pingtan Station, my eyes welled up with tears.
To all those planning to visit Pingtan Island and embark on a similar adventure to Jingsha by electric scooter, I offer this heartfelt advice: please take the original route back via Huandao Donglu! Do not attempt the alternative path I chose, as I do not wish for anyone to experience the desperation and fear that I did. Stay safe and enjoy your journey to Pingtan Island!
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