This essay describes the general situation of the cities in China and analyzes the problems appearing in planning, land use and government behavior in the process of urban management. The key to solving the problems existing in urban management and realizing the delicate growth of the cities in China, in terms of urban economics, urban management theory, public administration and administrative management, lies in standardizing government behavior, coordinating the relationships between the government and the market, improving the planning system, scientifically compiling planning, strengthening the market mechanism and encouraging public participation.