Hot dry rock is one of the important forms of geothermal resources, and it is also the main direction of future geothermal development. In recent years, the exploration of hot dry rock resources in China has made rapid progress. High- quality hot dry rock resources have been discovered in different regions and breakthroughs have been made in the exploration of hot dry rock resources. However, there have also been some cases of failure in exploration. This article briefly discusses the four types of hot dry rock genetic models, including high- radioactive heat- producing type, sedimentary basin type, modern volcanic type, and intense tectonic activity belt type, and combined with Chinas geological tectonic background, geothermal geological conditions and other factors, the key prospecting directions and target areas of hot dry rock resources in China in the future are analyzed. In addition, hot dry rock resource exploration projects in different types of areas have been sorted out, and the site selection basis, exploration process, deep temperature distribution characteristics, and prospect predictions of different exploration projects have been briefly analyzed. Finally, a preliminary experience summary is made, hope which to serve as a reference and warning to the future exploration and development of hot dry rock resources in China.