The historical evolution of Qiyi Township,

In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it belonged to Shidianbao (near today's Bancang Village, Qiyi Township). In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), it belonged to Xianyuan County.

In the 10th year of the Republic of China (1921), Qiyi Township was established as Huyang District.

In the 12th year of the Republic of China (1923), it belonged to Tanghe County. In the 31st year of the Republic of China (1942), it was a joint guarantee for Qiyi District of Huyang District.

Qiyi was liberated in the 36th year of the Republic of China (1947), and Tangnan County was established (the patriotic democratic government was based in Qiyi) and the first district (based in Qiyi) was established.

In March of the 38th year of the Republic of China (1949), the "Three Tang Mergers" belonged to the 11th District of Tanghe County (the district office was located in Qiyi and was once located in Zhangmadian).

In February 1956, it belonged to the two central townships of Qiyi and Itacang. In December of the same year, it was designated as Qiyi District, governing the two townships of Qiyi and Itacang.

The Qiyi People's Commune was established in October 1958, with jurisdiction over the current Qiyi Township, Ma Zhenfu Township and the southern village committee of Zangang Township.

In May 1961, it was designated as Qiyi District, with jurisdiction over seven people's communes: Qiyi, Zhangmadian, Zhougang, Shizhushan, Dashuli, Ma Zhenfu and Niuzhai.

In 1963, Qiyi District was adjusted to govern five people's communes: Qiyi, Itancun, Dashuli, Ma Zhenfu and Niuzhai.

In August 1968, the district was withdrawn, and the two original small communes of Qiyi and Itacun were merged to form Qiyi People's Commune.

In December 1983, the commune was changed into a township.