- Area: Approx. 100,000 km2
- Location: East China, where the Yangtze River meets the East China Sea.
- Major Cities: Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Wuxi.
- Known for its economic significance, industrialization, and densely populated urban areas.
2. Pearl River Delta (Zhujiang Delta)
- Area: Approx. 56,000 km2
- Location: South China, where the Pearl River meets the South China Sea.
- Major Cities: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Macao, Zhuhai.
- Another economically important region, known for its manufacturing and technological industries, as well as international financial centers.
3. Yellow River Delta (Huanghe Delta)
- Area: Approx. 5,500 km2
- Location: East China, where the Yellow River meets the Bohai Sea.
- Major Cities: Dongying, Binzhou.
- Known for its agricultural productivity, especially in producing wheat and cotton. Prone to sediment deposition and land formation due to the high sediment load carried by the Yellow River.
4. Liaohe River Delta
- Area: Approx. 3,000 km2
- Location: Northeast China, where the Liaohe River meets the Bohai Sea.
- Major Cities: Panjin, Yingkou.
- Known for its oil and natural gas reserves, as well as its agricultural and industrial activities.
These deltas are important geographical features in China, significantly contributing to the country's economy, agriculture, and overall development.