The scenic pot is famous for the view and crashing waves, known as the "Immortal's Roar" to locals. The sound results from the sea flowing into a shaft on the spot. [Photo provided to China Daily]

East Sea Fairyland in Fujian's Pingtan county continues to attract many tourists, despite the winter slowdown, reported the Pingtan Times on Dec 9.

The scenic pot is famous for the view and crashing waves, known as the "Immortal's Roar" to locals. The sound results from the sea flowing into a shaft on the spot. In winter, the wild winds send up enormous waves like an immortal roaring at the sea.

"I have come to Pingtan several times in the summer, but this is my first time here in winter. As long as you dress warmly, the wild wind and the crashing waves will give you an unforgettable experience. It is also a good choice for amateur photographers. You can take pictures of splendid scenes when the great waves crash against rocks," said an amateur photographer surnamed You from Fuzhou.

"We come to Pingtan in winter for two reasons. One is to experience the wildness of the great wave and the tremendous sound of the sea. The other is to explore more tourist routes as part of a one-day tour," said Mr Zheng from a provincial tour agency.

An official from Pingtan's travel and tourism bureau said tourists to the "fairyland" reached 20,000 since November. The scenic spot has become even more attractive as winter brings stronger winds. We are considering promoting it as a winter tourist spot, the official said.

Edited by Chen Zhilin and Michael Thai