Abstract:Economy of Chinese mountainous areas has obtained great development in recent years,but as a whole it still lags behind nationwide average level.The basic pattern that plain counties are better than hilly counties and hilly counties are better than mountainous areas has not changed.But there is great differentiation in the interior of the mountainous areas,and there appears huge regional difference in the interior of the mountainous areas, significant change also appears in the industrial structure of the interior of the mountainous areas,and the predominant position of the second industry is gradually emerging.In the coming 20-30 years,it is hopeful to have the total population decreased,to enjoy industrialization achievements,agriculture will realizes industrialization,and new countryside construction will make major progress,thus becoming nationwide famous scenic spots of ecotourism and ecology safety barriers.It is of major significance to formulate overall development strategy for the mountainous areas,and the time will not wait for us.