Abstract: Based on the investigation results of the progress of conversion of cropland to forest and grassland in Qaidam Basin, this paper mainly analyzes the status quo and existing problems of ecological environment of Qaidam Basin, and puts forward some countermeasures to restore ecological environment in Qaidam Basin:overall planning to promote sustainable development; strictly protecting to promote conservation of the existing vegetation and wildlife; coinciding with locals to reinforce the momentum of ecological rehabilitation; improving quality and efficiency to promote high-quality development of ecological environment; relying on grassland resources to stabilize livestock farming and to promote development of animal husbandry in the oases around the Qaidam Basin; developing characteristic tourism to upgrade the green industry; laying equal emphasis on development and protection to promote a new way of industrialization and urbanization; publicizing ecological culture and to be well prepare for advanced warning supervision in ecological monitoring.