Situated to the west of Bohai Bay and in the central area of the Bohai Bay Economic Rim which has the most development potentials, Qinhuangdao is the conjunction area between the two major economic zones of northeast and north China, with convenient transport and developed communication. Qinhuangdao is an important sea outlet for north, northeast and southwest China. As a comprehensive modern port, Qinhuangdao Port ranks among the big harbors in the world and is considered the first outbound energy port in the world. With a relatively complete industrial system and the building materials, mineral pressing, chemical making, electronic machinery and foodstuff as its 5 pillar industries, Qinhuangdao is an ideal place for foreign investment. Qinhuangdao has rich reserves and full categories of minerals.

秦皇岛地处渤海西部，位于最具发展潜力的环渤海经济圈中心地带，是东北与华北两大经济区的结合部，交通便捷，通讯发达。秦皇岛是华北、东北和西北地区重要的出海口，秦皇岛港是一个多功能综合性的现代化港口，跻身世界大港之列，是世界第一大能源输出港。秦皇岛有较为完善的工业体系，建材工业、金属压延工业、化学工业、机电工业、食品饮料工业为五大支柱产业，是外商投资的理想之地。境内矿产资源丰富，种类齐全。