The sedimentary environments and provenances were investigated on the basis of trace elements and rare earth elements analysis of Jurassic argillaceous rock samples collected from the Jiyuan basin. Chondrite normalized rare earth elements (REEs) distribution patterns indicated a right oriented enrichment of light rare earth elements (LREE)， with a moderate negative Eu anomaly (δEu=0.64) and a weak Ce depletion (δCe=0.90). The values of LREE/HREE (9.1) and (La/Yb)N (9.5) suggest a distinct differentiation between LREE and HREE. The characteristics of sedimentary environments and provenances were analyzed using geochemical approaches. The results showed that a weak oxidation reduction condition dominated the Jurassic period of the Jiyuan basin. The reduction potential decreased from the bottom to the top， along with the decrease of water depth. Belonging to the opening system of the large Ordos basin， the Jiyuan basin was under fresh water environment in the period of Anyao Formation and Yangshuzhuang formation， with its water salinity free from the effect of the gradually drying climate. Because of the Taihang mountain uplift in the period of Maao Formation， the Jiyuan basin was isolated from the large Ordos basin. The dry climate induced the increase of water salinity，resulting in the brackish sedimentary environment. There is a reduced tend towards felsic rocks and growing trend towards basic igneous rocks for Jurassic provenances of Jiyuan basin， from bottom to top. The evolution of Jiyuan Basin in Jurassic was controlled by the uplift and denudation of Taihang anticlinorium， the source of Jiyuan basin during early Jurassic is mainly cycled felsic from sedimentary cover of Taihang anticlinorium， later， as the anticlinorium quickened rise and denudation，Lower Proterozoic Archaean basic material from core of it become important sources of the basin. At the same time，Qinling orogenic belt contributed part of the source. The Jurassic of Jiyuan basin reveals the process of gradual uplift and denudation of Taihang anticlinorium，it is significant for us to understand the destruction process of North China Craton.