Qiongzhou Strait


The Qiongzhou Strait, also called the is the Chinese strait that separates Guangdong's Leizhou Peninsula from the island province of Hainan. It connects the Gulf of Tonkin on its west to the South China Sea on its east. The strait is on average wide and centered at with a maximum water depth of approximately. The strait is susceptible to closure during strong typhoon activity.
Whales and dugongs were once common in the strait.

History

The strait was crossed by the People's Liberation Army forces in the spring of 1950.

Transportation

The Guangdong–Hainan Ferry carries rail cars and automotive vehicles across the strait.
While a bridge was planned in the early 2000s, it never came to fruition. A bridge or tunnel have been discussed, as of 2018, as travel by air or ferry can leave residents and visitors isolated when bad weather sets in.