This paper discusses essential factors in the site selection of LNG terminal based on the working experience and in view of the problems encountered in practice, including the relationship between the project and city & harbor general planning, the geologic location, natural conditions, project proposal and investment, operational conditions, construction conditions, social conditions, levels of port facilities and management, as well as the impact on the surroundings. In addition, problems existing in the practice are analyzed to serve reference for solving similar problems.