Abstract: The origin,connotation and development process of sightseeing-type agriculture at home and abroad,favorable conditions and countermeasures for its development in Zhejiang Province as well as several problems in its development process are elaborated. It was pointed out that the gradual and appropriate development of sight seeing-type agriculture in accordance with local natural and social-economic conditions would be of practical significance,enhancing farmers′income,improving rural ecological environment, promoting sustainable development of agriculture and enriching sparetime lives of residents in both rural and urban areas.