This paper focuses on the genetic characteristics and vertical distribution of soils of Meihua Mountain.Situated in the southwestern part of Fujian Province,Meihua Mountain falls into mid-subtropical zone.The basic belt of soil is red earth.The soil sequence from the mountain foot upwards is in as order of red earth,yellow-red earth and yellow earth.Besides,scattered mounlain meadow soil and bog soil can be also found in the valleys over 1000 metres above sea Level.