The ancient Shang Dynasty city of Ao [zh] existed within the location of the present-day Guancheng Hui District.

[3] The district is home to a number of cultural sites, many of which date back hundreds of years.

[2] The Beidajie Mosque, which possibly dates back to the Ming Dynasty, and continues to serve as a cultural center for the city's Muslim population, is located within the Beixia Street Subdistrict.

[3] The Zhengzhou Chenghuang Temple [zh], which dates back to the Ming Dynasty, also lies within the district.

[3] The Zhongyuan Tower, a 388 meter tall steel skyscraper, is also located within the district.

[9] Guancheng Hui District is home to a sizable gold and jewelry industry, which accounts for transactions worth ¥20 billion annually.