In addition to enjoying the game, spectators also have the chance to interact with professional athletes and cheerleaders on special beach volleyball courts.

Pingtan will also be the first hosting city to use a large full-color LED screen to display advertisements during the national volleyball game.

The event, jointly sponsored by China Volleyball Association and Pingtan Comprehensive Pilot Zone Administrative Committee, shall be scheduled to be broadcast live on both CCTV 5 and mainstream online media.

The flat pristine white sandy beach makes Longfengtou an ideal place for a variety of sports including beach volleyball. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]