By analyzing the orbit characteristics of remote sensing satellites and ground tracks and taking the layout principle of communication satellite stations into consideration, an innovative way of planning ground stations for CBERS-4 based on available domestic and oversea stations at present was proposed. The method which can meet the time constraints and reduce the number of stations, is to arrange stations near the equator on the basis of the layout of stations in the South and North Pole by studying characteristics of ground track. The result of simulating test with STK shows that the method can provide important reference value for construction of the ground stations.