(The southern half of the island, where Xiamen downtown is, forms Siming District).

It covers land area of 61.41 square kilometres (23.71 sq mi) which is 46.33% of the entire island.

Huli District is the centre for commerce, science, education, sports, tourism and culture.

[4] Huli District has very modern and developed infrastructure such as the Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Gaoqi Railway Station (formerly Xiamen North Railway Station; not to be confused with the new Xiamen North Railway Station, in Jimei District), municipal road network, regional road network, city communication network and water, electricity, gas and sewage disposal system.

The northern coast of Huli District boast a deep water port.