By rapid visco analyser ( RVA) the influences of pH, salt,α-amylase and sucrose on pasting properties of yam starch were studied, which is compared with potato starch, sweet potato starch and corn starch pasting prop-erties.The results show that, Lichuan Chinese yam starch with sweet potato starch, potato starch, corn starch was more susceptible to aging, thermal stability is better than that of potato starch.When pH was 5, the thermal stabili-ty of yam starch and anti-aging ability was improved;salt improved the gelatinization temperature of starch;amylase the yam starch peak viscosity, final viscosity, setback, valley viscosity decreased;sucrose the yam starch stability at high temperatures and the anti-aging capacity decreased.Conclusion:The pH, sucrose,α-amylase and salt have great influence on starch pasting properties of Chinese yam starch.