As the center of Dameishan area, Chiyou and its tribe flourished here as early as 5,000 years ago. Before Xining became a county in five years in Song Dynasty, it was in the history of "going abroad" for a long time, and it was a mysterious place "not connected with China".

The precipitous and closed human and geographical environment gave birth to Meishan culture and Chiyou culture with distinctive regional characteristics.

Meishan ballads are ancient and mysterious, and Meishan folk songs, folk songs, love songs, beach songs and Buddhist songs are widely read. Meishan's diet is well-known, especially Meishan's "three-in-one soup" and "three bowls", which have been included in the menus of major hotels in China. Baixi Tofu, Daxiongshan Firewood Bacon and Waterwheel Fish Frozen are famous all over the country, and Mandianxiang Hotel in the county has been rated as "a famous local specialty store of Hunan cuisine" and "Eating in Xinhua" has been widely recognized. Meishan is unique and charming, with grass dragon dance and Nuo dance, simple style and rich local characteristics; Meishan is dotted with scenic spots and historical sites, and ancient temples such as Meishan Temple, Meishan Temple, Woong San, Xiyunshan Temple and Baxian Temple are well preserved. There are many patriotic cultural and educational bases such as Wenchang Pavilion, mass graves, Luo Shengjiao's former residence, Chen Tianhua's former residence, Fang Dingying's former residence, and the former site of the Red Fourth Army. The wind and rain bridges such as Qinglong Bridge, Longtan Bridge and Friendship Bridge bear witness to history.