The research work on the classification,regionalization and mapping of the geomorphology of China started very early,but essential work was done after libcration.This article gives a brief account of the history of the work and its present condition,and presents some suggestions as to the orientation of the work in the future.Many geomorphologists in starting their investigations to be in accord with the national economical constructions since the 1950s,have proposed various kinds of classifications on the basis of the genesis of geomorphology,and also put forward the criteria of classification of various types of forms.The work of regionalization of geomorphology opened up vigorously from the end of the 1950s to the beginning of the 1960s,along with the regionalization of physical geography of the whole country and the provinces(regions).In addition to the work above mentioned,many other kinds of geomorphological mapping have been carried out too,such as loess landforms,plain landforms,desert morphology,sea-floor morphology,etc,which have been put into practice by the economic departments.Besides,in respect of theories,methods,and practice of the mapping,some new conceptions and new methods have been discussed,and abundant data and new expe-riences have been collected.From now on we should spare no effort in studying and practising the principles of geomorphological regionalization,legendary system,mapping technology,ways of expression,quantitative measurement of the landforms,as well as the application of new technology in mapping.