Bohai Sea, Marginal sea in northern China
The Bohai Sea is a marginal sea in northern China that sits between the Liaodong Peninsula and the Shandong Peninsula, covering more than 77,000 square kilometers (30,000 square miles) of water. The Bohai Strait links this body of water to the Yellow Sea, forming a natural passage for ship traffic and ocean currents.
Until the 20th century, maps showed this area as the Gulf of Zhili, named after the historic provinces that included Beijing and modern Hebei. The current name took hold later and refers to the region along the northeastern coast of the country.
When visitors travel along the coast, they see fishing boats still working with nets and baskets as generations have done before. In the small harbors, the boats lie close together while traders sort fresh catches and bring them to market.
Travelers can visit the coast at several points and explore the ports and fishing villages spread along the shoreline. Taking a boat or joining a guided tour lets visitors experience the open water and observe the daily life of people who depend on it.
Beneath the seabed lie oil fields that have been developed since the 1960s and rank among the most important extraction sites in the country. The Shengli Field produces crude oil to this day and shapes the economic importance of these waters.
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