Drying is a method commonly used in the processing of ginger and an important pre-treatment method for ginger.Currently,the drying technology for ginger has rapidly developed,this article provided an overview of the research status and the pros and cons of various ginger drying technologies both domestically and internationally,including various single drying methods such as convection drying,hot air drying,microwave drying,infrared radiation drying,vacuum freeze drying,spray drying,etc.Additionally,there were also combined drying methods such as microwave-hot air,infrared-hot air,and vacuum-microwave drying.Each drying method had its own advantages and disadvantages.The analysis revealed that different drying methods had their respective advantages and disadvantages,aiming to provide references for the development of new drying technologies for ginger.