Recently, Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver published the recommendations for the diagnosis and management of non-cirrhotic portal fibrosis (NCPF)/idiopathic portal hypertension (IPH). The guidelines mainly elaborate on the definition, diagnosis, histological features, natural history, and management of NCPF/IPH, in order to strengthen the understanding of NCPF/IPH-related issues and establish a global consensus. This article makes an excerpt of the key statements in the guidelines.