Chaowai Subdistrict

Coordinates: 39°55′10″N 116°25′54″E / 39.91944°N 116.43167°E / 39.91944; 116.43167 39°55′10″N 116°25′54″E / 39.9195°N 116.4317°E / 39.9195; 116.4317
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Chaowai Subdistrict
朝外街道
Parkview Green in Fangcaodi Community, 2021
Parkview Green in Fangcaodi Community, 2021
Chaowai Subdistrict is located in Beijing
Chaowai Subdistrict
Chaowai Subdistrict
Chaowai Subdistrict is located in China
Chaowai Subdistrict
Chaowai Subdistrict
Coordinates: 39°55′10″N 116°25′54″E / 39.91944°N 116.43167°E / 39.91944; 116.43167 39°55′10″N 116°25′54″E / 39.9195°N 116.4317°E / 39.9195; 116.4317
CountryChina
MunicipalityBeijing
DistrictChaoyang
Area
 • Total2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total33,212
 • Density15,000/km2 (39,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
100020
Area code010

Chaowai Subdisrict (Chinese: 朝外街道; pinyin: Cháowài Jiēdào) is a subdistrict inside Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. It is bordering Sanlitun and Dongzhimen Subdistricts to the north, Hujialou Subdistrict to the east, Jianwai Subdistrict to the south, Dongsi, Chaoyangmen and Jianguomen Subdistricts to the west. Tt has a total population of 33,212 as of the 2020 census.[1]

The name of this subdistrict refers to the area to the east (i.e. "outside" of) Chaoyangmen Gate of Ming city wall.

History[edit]

Timeline of the status of Chaowai Subdistrict[2]
Time Status
1949 Named Chaoyangmen Guanxiang Prefecture. Has the following subdivisions:
  • Chaoyangmen Guanxiangjie
  • Shichangjie
  • Shenlujie
1954 The 3 prefectures became their own subdistricts
1955 Under administration of Dongdan District
1958 Under administration of Chaoyang District
1959 Chaowai Dajie, Shichangjie, Shenlujie, Dongbianmen and Xingfucun Subdistricts merged to form Chaowai Dajie Subdistrict. Changed to a commune at the end of 1959.
1966 The commune was disbanded and subdistrict status was restored.
1990 Name changed from Chaowai Dajie Subdistrict to Chaowai Subdistrict.

Administrative Division[edit]

As of 2021, there are 7 communities within the subdistrict:[3]

Administrative Division Code Community Name in English Community Name in Simplified Chinese
110105002024 Tidong 体东
110105002025 Jiqingli 吉庆里
110105002026 Jixiangli 吉祥里
110105002027 Sanfengli 三丰里
110105002028 Yabaoli 雅宝里
110105002029 Tianfuyuan 天福园
110105002030 Fangcaodi 芳草地

Landmarks[edit]

Four massive buildings—the Fulllink Tower, Union Plaza, China Life Tower and Prime Tower—sit along the southwestern part of the area. This is matched with a lot of residential high-rises in the northwest.

The northern central area is home to Dongyue Temple at Shenlu Road. The southern central area is full of even newer modern high-rise buildings, such as Chaowaimen, an office building which is nearing completion.

The northeastern area is home to a smorgasbord of banks, including a sizeable building belonging to the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. The southeastern part, meanwhile, is a technology hub, home to the Bainaohui complex, which has numerous PC-related shops. Next to Bainaohui is the well-known Landao Tower.

The Chaowai area overlaps with the Dongdaqiao crossing.

Chaowai is a hub for nightlife activity. Two KTV shops, plenty of restaurants, and the decor, make this part of the city appear like night doesn't affect its activity. Meanwhile, the ongoing development continues throughout the night.

The Chaowai region has traffic problems of its own. Traffic on Chaoyangmen Outer Street is often congested, especially at peak times. Both ends of the Chaowai region are served by Beijing underground (the eastern end will soon be hooked up with Line 10 of the Beijing underground rail network).

Chaoyangmen Outer Street runs through the centre of the region.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Zhong guo tong ji nian jian = China statistical yearbook. 2020(zong di 39 qi) 2020(No. 39). Guo jia tong ji ju, 国家统计局. (Di 1 ban ed.). Beijing: Zhong guo tong ji chu ban she. 2020. ISBN 978-7-5037-9225-0. OCLC 1262741013.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. ^ Zhong hua ren min gong he guo zheng qu da dian. Bei jing shi juan. Li li guo, Li wan jun, Wu shi min, 李立国., 李万钧., 吴世民. Bei jing: Zhong guo she hui chu ban she. 2013. ISBN 978-7-5087-4058-4. OCLC 910451741.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. ^ "2021年统计用区划代码和城乡划分代码". stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2022-09-22.