This paper gives an introduction to the tourism in Dongjiang lake resort, makes a survey on residents' perceptions in lives quality, psychological status and environmental quality, and their attitude towards tourism development, with the results indicating that the tourism in Dongjiang lake resort is still in the developing stage, and that the residents in local community have a positive recognition to tourism more than negative, displaying a support to develop the tourism. This paper presents a suggestion enhancing communication with residents, establishing community involvement, regulating the tourists' behaviors to make sure a sustainable development.