The invention discloses a visitor coming control guide method and system. The method comprises the following steps of: after a first reading device of a first gate reads a temporary passport of a visitor, displaying an electronic map path between the first gate and a destination of the visitor on a first display device of the first gate; when the visitor reaches a second gate, reading the temporary passport of the visitor by a second reading device of the second gate, and judging whether the visitor needs to pass through the second gate in order to reach the destination of the visitor; if so, opening the second gate; and otherwise, keeping closing of the second gate, and displaying an electronic map path between the second gate and the destination of the visitor on a second display device of the second gate. According to the method, the safety of other regions is ensured, the destination reaching time of the visitor is shortened, and the passing speed of a whole district is accelerated; the situation of using of a false certificate is avoided, and the passing of the gates by using certificates of other people is prevented; and a resident can check visitor information in real time, and can remotely authorize the visitor.