The time—space characteristics of Cenozoic volcanism an d the space distribution characters of hot springs and high geothermal flux regi ons in Northeast China were described in this paper It was revealed that the h ot springs and high geothermal flux regions were related to the volcanism, rifti ng and faulting in Northeast China It was especially emphasized that the hot s prings and high geothermal anomaly areas were controlled by active faults In c onclu sion, it was proposed that the regions of Cenozoic volcanism, rift basins, belts of faulting and large earthquake occurrence as well as the activated plate sutu re zones were the best areas for prospecting geothermal resources