Gulf of Tonkin

The Gulf of Tonkin (Vietnamese: Vịnh Bắc Bộ, Chinese: 北部灣 (pinyin: Běibù Wān), both meaning North Region Bay) is a body large bay in the South China Sea. It seperates Vietnam and China from the island of Hailam.

The gulf is the location of Hạ Long Bay and the Cô Tô Islands.


 * Major Cities on the Gulf's Coast
 * Hải Phòng (Hải Phòng Port)
 * Hạ Long
 * Vinh
 * Tam Tsau
 * Qinzhou
 * Beihai