There are many historical sites and rich cultural relic resources. Xinxiang has a long history and is one of the birthplaces of ancient civilization of the Chinese nation. It was called Yongguo in ancient times, belonged to Wei in the Spring and Autumn Period, Wei in the Warring States Period, and Huojia in the Han Dynasty. It has been more than 1,400 years since Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty established Xinxiang County in the sixth year of Kaihuang (586 AD). At the beginning of the founding of New China, it was the seat of the capital of Pingyuan Province. Ancient history gave birth to a splendid civilization. The ruins of Yangshao Culture and Longshan Culture are vaguely identifiable; King Wu of the Zhou Dynasty led eight hundred princes to join the alliance in the Battle of Muye, and historical sites still exist; Jiang Shangwei River fishing, Bigan's loyal advice, besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao, Zhang Liang's assassination of Qin, the Battle of Guandu, and Chenqiao The mutiny all originated from this hot land; the "Xingtan" where Confucius lectured was still there, Li Bai sang before his loyal ministers; Zhang Cang meditated on "Nine Chapters of Arithmetic", Chen Yucheng was martyred in heaven; the tomb of King Lujian, the brother of Ming Shenzong, The Prime Minister has a long history to draw from... The long history, splendid culture, and beautiful environment have left Xinxiang with rich tourism resources.
During the Anti-Japanese War, famous patriotic generals were stationed in Xinxiang, and the military base was in Huixian. Feng Yuxiang’s office was changed to a library after the founding of the People’s Republic of China in Xinxiang (now the south gate of the old park in Xinxiang City). It is said that there used to be two ancient cannons in front of the door, but they have been lost now. The airport in Xinxiang was originally a cemetery purchased by General Feng Yuxiang for the martyrs. After the defeat, it was built into an airport by the Japanese. In addition, the Japanese once built a power plant (near today's Xinxiang City Children's Park), etc. It has strong historical significance, but this history is little known today.
From August 1949 to April 1952, Pingyuan Province was established, and Xinxiang City was the capital of Pingyuan Province. The People's Republic of China was established on October 1, 1949. In 1950, Yuanwu and Yangwu were merged into Yuanyang County. In 1952, Pingyuan Province was abolished, and Xinxiang, Anyang, and Puyang Prefectures were transferred to Henan Province. Xinxiang City is directly under the jurisdiction of Henan Province. At the same time, the Xinxiang Special Administrative Office moved to Xinxiang City, and except for Fengqiu and Changyuan, which were assigned to Puyang Prefecture, all other counties under its jurisdiction were assigned to Xinxiang Prefecture. In 1954, Puyang Prefecture was abolished, and Fengqiu and Changyuan were transferred to Xinxiang Prefecture. In 1955, Changyuan County was placed under the Anyang Prefecture. In 1958, Xinxiang and Anyang Prefecture were merged into Xinxiang Prefecture, and the entire territory belonged to it. In 1960, the organizational structure of Xinxiang and Huojia counties was abolished and merged into Xinxiang City. In October 1961, the organizational system of Xinxiang and Huojia counties was restored, and Xinxiang and An were divided into two counties. Xinxiang City and Huojia, Huixian, Xinxiang, Jixian, Yuanyang, Yanjin and Fengqiu return to the Xinxiang Prefecture. Changyuan County belongs to Anyang Prefecture. In 1967, Xinxiang Prefecture was renamed Xinxiang District. In 1974, Xinxiang City was changed to the provincial and local dual leadership. In January 1978, it was changed to the Xinxiang regional leadership. In September 1983, Xinxiang County and Ji County were placed under the leadership of Xinxiang City. Huojia, Huixian, Yuanyang, Yanjin and Fengqiu are still under the Xinxiang area. In 1983, the Anyang area was abolished and Changyuan belonged to the newly established Puyang City. In February 1986, the Xinxiang area was abolished, and Xinxiang City administered eight counties: Xinxiang County, Ji County, Huojia County, Huixian County, Yuanyang County, Yanjin County, Fengqiu County, and Changyuan County. So far, a complete city-county system in Xinxiang has been formed. In November 1988, Ji County was changed to Weihui City, and Hui County was changed to Huixian City, but the affiliation remained unchanged. By the end of 1999, Xinxiang City had jurisdiction over Weihui City, Huixian City, Xinxiang County, Huojia County, Yuanyang County, Yanjin County, Fengqiu County, and Changyuan County. The urban area had Weibin, Hongqi, Muye District, Fengquan District also has a high-tech industrial development zone and Xigong District.