The invention relates to a method of preserving and packaging cherry in controlled atmosphere, including the steps of picking cherry, transporting at low temperature, grading and sorting, washing primarily, chilling, washing and sterilizing, packaging in controlled atmosphere, sterilizing by ultraviolet, and storing. The method belongs to the technical field of cherry preserving and packaging process and cold chain transportation; by subjecting the fresh cherry to chilling, low-oxygen gas controlled-atmosphere packaging, secondary sterilizing and low-temperature high-humidity storage, cold damage index of the cherry is decreased, microorganism control is under control, breath strength of the cherry is reduced, pulp hardness and fruit sourness are maintained, shelf life is prolonged, and fresh taste can be maintained; the method is nontoxic, harmless and free of residue, the whole preserving process employs harmless treatment, the operation method is simple and easy, and the method is a modern cherry preserving and packaging process that can maintain high cherry quality and effectively prolong the shelf time.