Xunyi County has a long history of culture and art, and The Book of Songs, such as Feng and Gong Liu, are all produced in Xunyi County. In the process of human civilization, Xunyi people have also created colorful folk art, and the artistic practice of many folk artists has made local culture and art integrate the local characteristics of Longdong, northern Shaanxi and Guanzhong.

During the Republic of China, cultural affairs were managed by the education department of the county government. In 35 years (1946), the folk education museum was established. Performing groups are also very active, and new literary forms such as drama, opera and black-and-white silent films have been introduced one after another.

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, profound changes have taken place in Xunyi County, with the rapid popularization of culture and art, the gradual establishment of various institutions, the increasing number of projects and the continuous improvement of quality. Folk paper-cutting and suona have won the attention at home and abroad with their unique styles, and amateur literary and artistic creation has flourished. However, the art of traditional Chinese opera faces difficulties in the reform. There are many decadent and negative things in the cultural and artistic positions, and the relevant government departments have repeatedly banned them. However, turbid tides sometimes gather, which has an impact on the social and mass cultural life of Xunyi County.