Windmills and fishing farms within sight from Baisha Park

A mountain enclave facing the East China Sea in the east, Baisha Village of Pingtan is a cascade of rocky settlements built in the mountains.

Here, a cluster of 20 traditional buildings dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties stood-untouched by time. Some years back, Chen Dewu from the Fuzhou Municipal Planning and Design Institute came to marvel at the spatial architecture and hail reverie in the harmonious communion between man and nature.

A scenic drive traversing Baisha Village

A scenic drive traverses the village, activating the gorgeous scenery. 

Newly-built country homes

According to Lin Aiqin, a village cadre, there are 8 popular homestays and restaurants in Baisha.

Road signs pointing the way for travelers

“The emerging business models help the village promote the economy. For generations, villagers live off the sea,” added Lin Aiqin.

Fishing boats moored at the bay

Local fishermen have passed down their survival skills in the stormy waves. When the fishing boat whistles, hinting at its arrival, fisherwomen wrap their headscarves and head to port. Fishermen unload the catch while the women sort fishes out, and helpful villagers spare time to care for their neighbors' kids.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Baisha also became a trading pioneer with Taiwan, accumulating abundant capital and enhancing cross-Straits exchanges.

The entrance to Baisha Park 

There is a seaside park in the village. You will come to the beachfront if you walk down the stone steps. Here, you can sit in the pavilion and enjoy the spectacular sea. "When I came across this seaside park, I couldn't help but get out of the car to snap a few photos," said tourist Mr. Lin from Beijing.

A village cloaked in verdure

A villager who happens to be nearby jokingly remarked," Now's not the best season to experience the beauty of the place. Come again in summer, and you'll be awed by the sea's beauty. Perhaps a passing remark, yet it conveys the sentiment of pride and the humble hospitality of Baisha Village.

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