Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone, Fujian province gets more feathers in its cap, as its Shipaiyang scenic resort and Pingtan-Taiwan Duty-free Commodity Market have been approved as 3A national tourist sites on Dec 30, 2015. The announcement has been made by officials with local tourism bureau on Jan 8.

It is the first time that the zone got 3A-level scenic spots, and it is expected that the recognition will contribute to its goal of becoming an international tourist destination, said the officials.

To further increase the influence of local tourism, those tourist sites will make efforts to seek higher rankings.

Shipaiyang, also known as the "Double-Sail Rock" is a must-see scenic spot in Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone, Fujian province. [Photo/ptnet.cn]

As far as both tourist sites are concerned, Shipaiyang scenic resort is located in Suao town and features two tablet-shaped rocks. The combination of these rocks is like a big ship with two sails, riding on the crest of waves.

Customers crowd the Pingtan-Taiwan Duty-free Commodity Market, in Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone, Fujian province. [Photo/ptnet.cn]

The Pingtan-Taiwan Duty-free Commodity Market is situated at the Aoqian area and designed as a place to display and sell goods imported from Taiwan. It is now multifunctional with integration of shops, restaurants, entertainment facilities, and tourist sites.