In the
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), it came under the jurisdiction of Mengbin Tusi (). During the
Republic of China (1912-1949), it belonged to Donglang Township (). In 1949, the Donghui District () was set up. It was renamed Hongwei Commune () in 1969 and was changed to Donghui Commune () in 1972. It was incorporated as a township in 1988. On December 28, 2012, it was upgraded to a town. ==Geography==