The impact of topography on precipitation plays a remarkable role in prediction of the distribution and intensity of precipitation. Taking into account the complexity of topography, the study on orographic precipitation is associated with the promoting of precipitation forecasting. Therefore, the investigations of orographic effects on precipitation give rise to extensive attention. By overviewing current researches on the orographic effects on precipitation during the past 10 years in China, the mechanisms of orographic dynamical effect and cloud microphysics are analyzed. Some core results about every region in China, which are based on numerical simulation, are outlined, emphasizing on mesoscale, frontal and tropical cyclone precipitation. Finally, the current research status and main issues needed to be further study are discussed.