Eight exciting autumn events in Pingtan to watch out for

3. Blue Tears International Music Festival

The Blue Tears International Music Festival, featuring singers from both the mainland and Taiwan, will stir up the city's Longwangtou Beach again in October.

The festival, which is named after "blue tears", the blue glow created by a local species of crustacean that illuminates the sea around Pingtan at night, was a huge success when it was first held in 2016.

Time: October 1 to 5

Venue: Longwangtou Beach

The Blue Tears International Music Festival is scheduled to be held at Longwangtou Beach from October 1 to 5. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

4. The 2nd Pingtan Cross-Straits Night Running Competition

The 2nd Pingtan Cross-Straits Night Running Competition will kick off in Pingtan in September as scheduled. Thousands of running enthusiasts are expected to take part in the nocturnal race.

Time: September

Venue: Longwangtou Beach

Runners from both sides of the Taiwan Strait are set to converge in Pingtan in September for the 2nd Pingtan Cross-Straits Night Running Competition. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]