These positions might have been used to protect the Haitan Strait, which was thought of as a favorable staging area for further amphibious operations against the Matsu Islands, and even Taiwan.

[3] The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2001, under Haitan Scenic Spots, in the Mixed category (Cultural & Natural).

Large areas of the island's coast have undergone land reclamation, along with major building and infrastructure projects.

Under current international agreement, the island's southernmost extremity forms the boundary between the East and South China Seas.

However, a large break out of "Blue tears" may harm the environment, as it depletes oxygen and releases toxin in sea.

The first major bridge to cross the Haitan Strait was completed in November 2010, connecting the island to Fuqing on the mainland.

The museum, designed by the Chinese-American firm MAD Studio on an artificial island, is scheduled for completion in 2016.

With the ideal wind condition and flat water, the LV beach becomes the most popular practice place in Pingtan.

In Pingtan, most clubs adopt the IKO International Kite Surfing Association's teaching specifications.

[21] A leading Chinese exponent of Formula Kite, Jingyue Chen, was born here and she competed in the 19th Asian Games here and took the gold medal.

The number of participants set a record for domestic cycling single-day events for three consecutive years.

Since it is the closest place between Mainland China and Taiwan, the government attaches great importance to its transportation.

Pingtan is linked with Taichung and Kaohsiung in Taiwan by Haixia ferry, departing from Aoqian Wharf.

[25][26] 14 bus routes operate in the area, with the Pingtan New Automobile Passenger Terminal as the main hub since 2021.