This paper expounded the proposing process,basic content and development of Resort Life Cycle Theory and analyzed rural tourism development in our country by using this theory.Rural tourism in our country generally experienced exploration,involvement and development period,and now was in consolidated phase.However,as China covered a large territory and rural tourism development differed greatly from place to place,the regional developmental level and developmental stage of rural tourism should be indentified according to local actual conditions.Meanwhile,in order to prevent rural tourism in our country from entering decline stage after consolidation stage,the author put forward six suggestions on achievement of its sustainable development,that is,overall planning and strengthening attractive power;intensifying sales promotion and improving popularity;enhancing government's guide management and cultivating high-quality tourist talents;strengthening regional cooperation and promoting competitive strength;highlighting ecological subject and emphasizing integration of tourism production.
