It borders Jinzhou to the northeast, Chaoyang to the north, and Qinhuangdao to the southwest, as well as sharing maritime boundaries with Yingkou and Dalian to the east and southeast across the bay.

Archeological evidence indicates that during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the region enjoyed advanced Bronze Age technology, while urban civilization first developed during the Warring States era.

It lies in the southwest of Liaoning, at the border with Hebei, forming the Bohai Sea economic rim with such cities as Dalian, Yingkou, Qinhuangdao, and Qingdao.

Huludao is in the north temperate zone with a continental monsoon climate that brings cold dry winters and hot humid summers.

[10] Huludao boasts a long coastline of 237 km, and the surrounding waters are rich in fish, shrimp and shellfish, with plentiful reserves of natural gas and oil.

The newly renovated North Station (葫芦岛北站) serves high-speed passenger trains that cover the 300 km (190 mi) to Beijing in about three hours.

[12] The old town in Xingcheng is a beautifully preserved Ming dynasty city, with its original walls intact and an interior studded with temples and historical architecture.

The hot springs in the Xingcheng region and its uncrowded beaches have contributed to its fame as a health destination for Party cadres across the country, while the stunning Juhua island is a significant tourist attraction.