Through literature review and CiteSpace software analysis, taking Shaanxi Province as an example, the new progress of geoscience popularization in China and the problems restricting geoscience popularization are summarized. On the basis of above, suggestions are proposed. At present, China's science popularization work in the geopark-museum system and scientific research institutions has shown new development trends such as the application of virtual reality technology ( VR ), the promotion of new media, the upgrading of popular science works, and the continuous integration of resources of characteristic scientific research institutions. In the new era, geological science popularization should continue to make full use of activities such as“science and technology activity week”and“science popularization day”to improve the participation of various institutions and the public, excavate resources, discover talents and expand the position of science popularization in the activities. It is suggested that government should strengthen long-term support for geoscience popularization, improve the funding guarantee and talent evaluation system, and promote the harmonious development of venues, bases and popularization personeel. Science popularization institutions also need to deepen the application of new technologies and new media such as virtual reality and micro-video as soon as possible, and continuously promote the leapfrog development of geoscience popularization in China.