Haitan Tianshen Rock (Tangyu Island)
海坛天神
A giant granite rock about 330 meters long on the shore of Tangyu Island, south of Pingtan. It is shaped like a figure lying on its back, and you need a ferry to get there.
Haitan Tianshen (“Haitan Celestial Giant”) lies on the shore of Nanzhong Village in Nanhai Township on Tangyu Island, south of Pingtan's main island. It is a granite coastline about 330 meters long which, from a distance, looks like a giant lying on his back by the sea, with features and limbs clearly visible. Together with Shipaiyang, it is known as the “twin wonders” of Pingtan's rock formations. Tangyu Island also has beaches and fishing villages, sees fewer visitors and retains a wild, natural character. To get there, take a ferry from the pier in southern Pingtan to the island, then walk or hire a car to the viewing point. The round trip plus sightseeing takes half a day to a full day. The site itself is free. Note: ferry schedules are strongly affected by wind and waves, and services are suspended on windy days. Dining and lodging options on the island are limited. The map coordinates refer to the center of Tangyu Island, not the exact position of the rock.
Opening hours
Open all day (depending on ferry schedule)
Nearby sights
- Tannan Bay
- Jiangjun Mountain
- Nanzhai Mountain Stone Forest
- Sanshiliujiao Lake
- Haitan Ancient City
- Aoqian Taiwan Town
- Houyan Island (Pingtan)
- Longfengtou Beach (Pingtan)