Abstract: Because of the complex surface and subsurface conditions as well as poor shooting and receiving conditions encountered in 3D acquisition in mountainous areas, the data acquired are low in S/N ratio, and difficult in static correction and imaging. After a detailed analysis of problems associated with layout design, optimization of shooting parameters, and static correction, this paper developed a suite of methods that are suitable for data acquisition in complex mountainous areas. The proposed methods include that spatial sample interval and exploration areas are determined according to seismic profiles, layout and shooting locations are chosen by use of satellite remote sensing data, surveys are carried out with a combination of seismic sources, and a high velocity reference datum is used.