Xu Xiake's travels are not simply for the sake of curiosity and victory, but more importantly, to explore the mysteries of nature and find the laws of nature. His investigation and research on mountains, waterways, geology and landforms have surpassed those of his predecessors.

Xu Xiake has made many contributions to geographical science, and has also investigated and studied thermal phenomena such as volcanoes and hot springs, and has made serious descriptions and investigations of natural phenomena such as changes in climate and changes in plants due to different terrain heights. In addition, he also has vivid descriptions and records of the conditions of agriculture, handicrafts, and transportation, as well as the evolution of scenic spots and monuments in various places and the customs and customs of ethnic minorities.

Xu Xiake not only made significant contributions to geography, but also had a deep achievement in the field of literature. The travelogues he wrote were both precious documents in geography and exquisite travelogue literature. His travelogues, as simple and beautiful as the nature he depicts, have been praised by some as "the real words of the world, the big words, the strange words."