Transformation development is general and acceptable trend for resource-based cities to achieve goal of sus- tainable development. The suitable choice of development can be made by taking considering of local condition . National Forest city is an effective way for resource-based cities to realize the EcO and high quality development. Taking Dexing city as an example, which is atypical resource-based city located in Jiangxi province, several key points are put forward for national forest city planning by analyzing local situation and opportunities of the city. several pivotal points and experi- ences are discussed for designing forest city of resource-based city, which can be provided as reference for the similar type city to carry out national forest city construction .