Bordering the sea in three directions, Weihai has a zigzagging coastline totaling 985.9 kilometers. There are verdant trees along the coast, rich and populous beaches, convenient bays, natural bathing beach and many small islands. Weihai is located in a hilly area. Except a few peaks higher than 500 meters, most areas are covered with wave-like hills, which are 200 or 300 meters high above sea level. There are 44 rivers longer than 10 kilometers in Weihai with a drainage area of 2,884 square kilometers. Weihai boasts rich natural resources 33 kinds of mines have been discovered including more than 10 kinds of metal mines. With a wide area of sea, Weihai has rich aquatic resources. The annual out put of aquatic products constitutes 60% of Shandong Province. Weihai is an important production base of aquatic products in China. On the drainage areas of the rivers, the fertile land is suitable to plant the farming and sideline products. Weihai is an important production base of commodity grain, peanuts and fruits in Shandong Province. The rich resources of hot springs in city proper are very important for the tourism development and recuperation.