Jinzhou, formerly known as Chinchow, is a coastal prefecture-level city situated in central-west Liaoning province, China. It serves as the economic center of western Liaoning and occupies a geographically strategic position within the Liaoxi Corridor. This corridor functions as a primary link for most land transportation between North China and Northeast China.
The city is located on the northern shore of Liaodong Bay and possesses a coastline spanning 97.7 km (60.7 mi). It is notably home to the Port of Jinzhou, which is recognized as China's northernmost seaport.