Beixinqiao Subdistrict () 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. Beijing Subway Line 5 runs through the subdistrict; stops include Beixinqiao station.
This area of land was called "Xingqiao" () During the Yuan dynasty, and was changed to "Beixinqiao" () in the Qing dynasty. There was a legend about Chinese monk Yao Guangxiao having locked up a Dragon King inside a well.
History +Timeline of changes in the status of BeixinqiaoYearChange1912Part of the 3rd Inner District1949Part of Dongcheng District. Following subdistricts were established:
Menlou Hutong Shique Hutong Dongsongnian Hutong Dongzhimennei Hutong Guanyinsi Hutong Yangguan Hutong1955Reduced to 4 subdistricts: Guanyinsi, Wacha, Yangguan and Dongsong.19584 subdistricts were combined to form the Beixinqiao Subdistrict.
Administrative Division As of 2021, there are a total of 10 communities in the subdistrict: Administrative Division CodeCommunity Name (English)Community Name (Simplified Chinese)110101005001Haiyuncang海运仓110101005002Beixincang北新仓110101005004Menlou门楼110101005006Min'an民安110101005008Jiudaowan九道湾110101005009Beiguanting北官厅110101005010Qinglong青龙110101005011Xiaoju小菊110101005014Caoyuan草园110101005016Qianyongkang前永康
Famous Sites
Yonghe Temple Bailin Temple Tongjiao Temple
External links Official website (Archived)
References