Principle of urban planning is an important compulsory course in architecture specialty aimed at cultivating students' ability to research and think of urban problems from various aspects. Since it's strongly theoretical which always brings teaching difficulties. Firstly, by the comparison of present situation of urban planning course and the characteristics of architecture students, we master the problems existing in urban planning courses for architecture students. Secondly, by comparing the two years' teaching feedback, we puts forward the methods of participating in interactive teaching, and according to the characteristics of architecture students, it increases the link of practical teaching and curriculum design. Finally, let the students participate in the curriculum reform, enhance the students' cognition of the city and analyze the comprehensive thinking ability of the city.