In this paper a brief account on the characteristic features of the coast of China is first given, followed by the present status and future prospect of coastal and port engineering in China, our experiences gained and problems encountered. It is hoped that our experiences and problems could have some value to colleagues from aboard. In this paper a brief account on the characteristic features of the coast of China is first given, followed by the present status and future prospect of coastal and port engineering in China, our experiences gained and trouble encountered. It is hoped that our experiences and problems could have some value to colleagues from aboard.