Yongji is rich in tourism resources, with more than 40 cultural sites, famous temples, celebrities' hometowns and scenic spots/kloc-0. It is the leader of Jinnan Yellow River Genzu Cultural Tourism Zone.

The mirage, the first of the four famous buildings in ancient China, was completed and opened in September 2002. Pujiu Temple, the place where The Story of the West Chamber takes place, has been rated as a national 4A-level scenic spot. Five Old Peaks, a national scenic spot and forest park, have been developed for four years, and the first phase of the project has been fully completed. A number of tourist attractions have been well developed, such as the propaganda and protection project of Tang Kaiyuan Big Iron Bull, the Wangguan Valley, the hometown of stunning beauty Yang Guifei, and the Bianque Temple.