The invention belongs to the field of chemical synthesis, and discloses a method for synthesizing 4-S-2', 3', 5'-O-triacetyluridine. According to the synthesis method, a compound 2', 3', 5'-O-triacetyluridine is used as a raw material, phosphorus pentasulfide and a Lawesson's reagent are combined to be used as a vulcanizing agent, 1,4-dioxane is used as a solvent for chemical reaction, and finally4-S-2', 3', 5'-O-triacetyluridine is prepared. By the method for synthesizing 4-S-2', 3', 5'-O-triacetyluridine provided by the invention, the reaction time is shortened, and moreover, the vulcanization efficiency is greatly improved. According to the synthesis method provided by the invention, the cost is reduced, the reaction aftertreatment is simple and convenient, and meanwhile, the yield ofa reaction thionucleoside compound is improved.