Vocational education is closely related to regional economic and social development,which is directly related to the high-quality development of China's economy and society.The implementation plan of national vocational education reform clearly points out that vocational education and general education are two different types of education of the same importance and emphasizes the importance of optimizing the orientation of vocational education types.This paper focuses on the orientation of vocational education types,and makes an in-depth analysis of the connotation and characteristics of vocational education in China from the perspectives of locality,industry,cross-border,practicality and sociality.By discussing these connotation characteristics,it aims at reveal the unique role and advantages of vocational education in serving local development,meeting industrial needs,achieving cross-border integration,cultivating skilled talents,and enhancing social responsibility.