The area became part of Ming Dynasty China in 1370.

After the founding of the People's Republic, the moats were filled in and the North and South gates were pulled down, as well as the towers.

[5][additional citation(s) needed] Guide is known in Qinghai as a fruit producing county, in particular for pear cultivation, as it has a relatively mild climate.

The Laxiwa Dam in Guide is the largest hydropower station on the upper reaches of the Yellow River.

[2] The Guide General Aviation Airport started construction in 2018.