Subdistrict in Beijing, China
Beixinqiao Subdistrict (Chinese: 北新桥街道; pinyin: běixīnqiáo jiēdào) is a subdistrict in the northern part of Dongcheng District, Beijing, China. The Yonghe Temple is located here. The subdistrict consists of 10 communities. By 2020 it has a total population of 55,449.[1] Beijing Subway Line 5 runs through the subdistrict.
This area of land was called "Xingqiao" (Chinese: 兴桥; lit. 'Prosperous Bridge') During the Yuan dynasty, and was changed to "Beixinqiao" (Chinese: 北新桥; lit. 'New Northern Bridge') in the Qing dynasty. There was a legend about Chinese monk Yao Guangxiao having locked up a Dragon King inside a well.[2]
History
Timeline of changes in the status of Beixinqiao[3]
Year
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Change
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1912
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Part of the 3rd Inner District
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1949
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Part of Dongcheng District. Following subdistricts were established:
- Menlou Hutong
- Shique Hutong
- Dongsongnian Hutong
- Dongzhimennei Hutong
- Guanyinsi Hutong
- Yangguan Hutong
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1955
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Reduced to 4 subdistricts: Guanyinsi, Wacha, Yangguan and Dongsong.
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1958
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4 subdistricts were combined to form the Beixinqiao Subdistrict.
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Administrative Division
As of 2021, there are a total of 10 communities in the subdistrict:[4]
Administrative Division Code
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Community Name (English)
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Community Name (Simplified Chinese)
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110101005001
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Haiyuncang
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海运仓
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110101005002
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Beixincang
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北新仓
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110101005004
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Menlou
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门楼
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110101005006
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Min'an
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民安
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110101005008
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Jiudaowan
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九道湾
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110101005009
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Beiguanting
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北官厅
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110101005010
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Qinglong
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青龙
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110101005011
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Xiaoju
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小菊
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110101005014
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Caoyuan
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草园
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110101005016
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Qianyongkang
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前永康
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Famous Sites
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