The area of Myohyangsan mountain, which stands on the county's border, has been developed as a tourist destination.

By July 2023, Hyangsan County became part of Chagang Province.

The eastern side of Hyangsan is generally high, while the western side is lower; as one goes from east to west, the elevation of the peaks drops from above 1000 m to less than 300 m. Hyangsan county is divided into 1 ŭp (town) and 20 ri (villages): The chief local industry is agriculture, dominated by dry-field farming.

In addition, there are also orchards and livestock farms; the chief fruit products are apples and pears.

The Manp'o Line of the Korean State Railway passes through the county.