Helium geochemical exploration is a kind of oil and gas geochemical exploration that aims to determine the distribution and resource potential of underground helium by analyzing helium abundance in surface soil samples. While helium has been discovered in theJinzhong basin, dedicated research on helium geochemical exploration in this region remains limited. This study, through the analysis of helium content in soil samples from different geomorphological units and depths, suggests that surface helium abundance is affected by landscape, hydrological conditions, soil properties, and human activities. To minimize human and biological influences, sampling should be carried out at a depth greater than 1. 6 m below the surface, preferably in clay soils with low water saturation and away from areas affected by human activities. Based on the findings, a model for helium geochemical exploration in the Jinzhong basin has been established. Helium, once generated, migrates upwards and escapes together with underground fluids through faults, accumulating in helium- rich gas reservoirs near faults with good sealing properties. In areas with good communication with surface water systems, helium is more likely to escape to the surface, forming surface anomalies. This research provides a foundation for future helium geochemical exploration in this area and can serve as a reference for helium resource investigations in other areas.