Since the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Lixian County has been the seat of government, state and road administration for many times. There are many scenic spots and historical sites in the county, including many provincial-level cultural relics units and 13 national key cultural relics protection units: Chengtoushan, Pengtoushan, Badian, Yu Jia Archway, Jijiaocheng, Jigongdang, Dingjiagang, Shiligang and Sanyuan.

By the end of 20 13, there were 2 national 3A-level tourist attractions (Lizhou Ancient City and Pengshan Manor), 1 provincial red tourist area/kloc-0 (Mao Zedong Red Cultural Relics Memorial Hall), 3 provincial characteristic tourist villages (Huanghe Village in Zhanggongmiao Town, Zengjia Village in Shuanglong Township and Chengtou Village in Chexi Township) and 3 provincial agricultural tourism demonstration sites (Chengtoushan Grape Manor) Damei Ecological Home), 1 provincial four-star rural tourist spot (Huangshan Fisherman), 1 provincial tourism and shopping demonstration spot (Taiqingshan Organic Food Co., Ltd. in Lixian County).