In the construction of agricultural infrastructure, wells were drilled to repair bridges and culverts, water-saving projects were built, and the traffic environment was improved, creating a good production and living environment for the masses. In terms of democratic management, three management modes of "village affairs are open, decision-making is democratic and management is institutionalized" are implemented, village rules and regulations are further revised and improved, villagers' right to know, decision-making, participation and supervision are fully exerted, the relationship between cadres and the masses is strengthened, and social stability is maintained. In terms of rural civilization, the two village committees have improved the facilities of the cultural center compound, and regularly hold appraisal activities such as "Good in-laws, Good Daughters-in-law", "Five Good Families" and "Top Ten Civilized Households" every year, and have made wall poems and posters on the main streets to continuously improve the quality of villagers, and good people and deeds are constantly emerging, showing a good atmosphere of positive village style and pure folk customs in the whole village.
Xiaoyao Village is adjacent to Fengying Village, Changli Village, Zhang Ying Village, Du Qiang Village, xinying village Village, Zun Village, Lvzhuang Village, Shun Di Village, Kangshu Village, Tandi Village, Xiaojing Village, Fenglezhuang Village, Jingxiang Village and Xijing Village.
On August 26th, 2020, patriotic health campaign committee, Shanxi Province named Xiaoyao Village as the Health Village of Shanxi Province from 2020 to 2022.
There are some tourist attractions near Xiaoyao Village, such as Pujiu Temple, Stork Tower, Altar Grand Canyon, Wulaofeng National Scenic Area and Xuehuashan Scenic Area. There are Yongji Big Cherry, Yongji Asparagus, Zhou Pu Green Persimmon, Laojinzihua and Yang Ren Township Persimmon.