Abstract: The rural landscapes characteristics are mainly characterized by form and spatial features of landscape elements and their interrelationships. Diversified rural landscape characteristic has cultural, landscape and ecological values. Industrialization and urbanization have led to the traditional rural landscapes decay and disappearance, which has caused a reduction and homogenization in landscape characteristic. Landscape characteristic conservation and renewal are the key to the sustainable development of rural landscapes. This article discusses the methods of rural landscape characteristic conservation and renewal in landscape planning and construction, including content, category, specific measures and technical essential, in order to provide enlightenment for the sustainable development of China’s rural landscape and rural planning system.