Abstract: In this paper, the present situation of the geographic studies in the coastal open areas is discussed, during the period of 15 years in which the opening policy has been adopted. The following tasks have been proposed in the paper for the future studies:(1) The research works should be carried out according to the needs of constructions in these areas.(2) Attentions should be paid to theoretic studies.(3) New problems which occur during the opening process should be studied

Key words: the Coastal Open Region, geographical research