Abstract: It was introduced a case study on Zeche Zollverein of a successful regeneration of the industrial heritage and its historical background． After having explored the initiatives launched by the city authorities and the guiding principles，how to restore and exploit former industrial sites for sustainable and applicable spaces was also analyzed． Therefore，the value of the industrial remains would generate new sustainable effects and create new cultural spirits of the urban areas． “Stones from other hills may serve to polish jade”，by reflections and studies on this German case， it was expected to compose a new chapter of the renewal of the industrial remains in China．