This month is the one-year anniversary since Pingtan vowed to turn itself into an "international tourism island", and the city in Fujian province has got a packed program of exciting events planned to celebrate.

Here are the top eight events to put in your diary for the next three months:

1. Pingtan Blue International Beer Festival

A beer festival is to be held in Longwangtou Beach and Haitan Ancient City in Pingtan. In addition to the enchanting seaside views, there will be over 100 kinds of craft beer on offer every evening during the festival.

Time: August to October

Venues: Longwangtou Beach, Haitan Ancient City

Colorful lights will light up Longwangtou Beach during the Pingtan Blue International Beer Festival. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

2. Beigang Night

A cultural creative hub in rural Pingtan, Beigang village is set to host a series of recreational activities to entertain its homestay guests in the evenings.

Time: August to October

Venue: Beigang village, Liushui town