Abstract：Loess in China is world-famous for its stratigraphical intactness，huge total thickness，vast expanse of distribution and noticeably metastable geotechnical properties. In distribution，loess spreads outward from the “Central Loess Plateau”composed of Shanxi，Shaanxi and Gansu provinces as the main body and blankets a total land area of 6.3×105 km2. During the Quaternary Period，the prevalent arid，semi-arid climatic environment provided the stage on which material sources came into being，grain particles were wind-transported and deposited and loess strata were thus formed，with almost coincident erosion. In this manner，the spectacular loess geomorphological features and landforms evolved. In the processes，the landslides have been either the end results thereof or active participants. The paper puts emphasis on the granulometry and engineering properties which are peculiar to and characteristic of loessial deposits as well as the role they might play in the initiation and evolution of loess landslides，giving them due coverage and reiterating in the meanwhile the fact that there exists a regular，gradual change(amelioration) of the main geotechnical properties of loess in the direction from Northwest to Southeast all across the“Loess Plateau”. From this point，the paper proceeds to discussion of such problems as geomorphological zonation，landslide distribution，structural features of loess landslides as well as their sliding mechanisms. In the brief review of landslide-triggering problems，that of seismic landslides is given due attention. This is followed by a summing-up of the methods of landslide prevention and remediation that are currently in use in China and have been time and again proven to be effective. As illustrations in this regard，several successful cases and experiences therefrom are cited. Finally，in the closing remarks，the issues that need more attention and further in-depth research are raised and briefly discussed.
