Objective : we want to explore values and methods of public participation in land use planning through analysis on values of public participation and case of Ji’an County in Jiangxi Province. Methods: document and data method, case analysis method, qualitative and quantitative combined methods. Results: public participation in land use plays a positive role in improving science and practice of planning. Conclusions: preparation and implementation of land use planning should manifest human-oriented, public participation, wisdom of the masses, scientific demonstration, and democratic decision-making.