Abstract: Urban agriculture is important form of modern agriculture in metropolis. It is new growing point of rural economy, is lubricating oil of sustainable development, and is effective vehicle of spreading agricultural culture. Urban agriculture is springing up vigorously in many cities now. Development course of urban agriculture may be divided into three periods and five stages in China. In the future, power of urban agriculture will be strengthened, and regional economy will be enhanced. Individual character of product will grow obvious, and its development will aim at senior market. Regional character of industry will be more striking, and cultural content will become abundant.