Xuanwei City History

Xuanwei has a long history of rich culture. During the ealy times, there’re human beings in this part of land. 

In Han Dynasty, it is called Yuwu county, and is combined with Hanyang county later. 

During Qing Dynasty, Emperor Yongzheng set the “Xuanwei Autonomous Prefecture”.

After the born of the People’s Republic of China, it is using the name “Xuanwei”. In 1994, Feb, 18, it is promoted as a Municiple city by the State Council.