Chaowai Subdisrict () is a subdistrict inside Chaoyang District, Beijing, China. It is bordering Sanlitun Subdistrict and Dongzhimen Subdistrict to the north, Hujialou Subdistrict to the east, Jianwai Subdistrict to the south, Dongsi, Chaoyangmen and Jianguomen Subdistricts to the west. It has a total population of 33,212 as of the 2020 census.
The name of this subdistrict refers to the area to the east (i.e. "outside" of) Chaoyangmen Gate of Ming city wall.
History
+Timeline of the status of Chaowai SubdistrictTimeStatus1949Named Chaoyangmen Guanxiang Prefecture. Has the following subdivisions:
Chaoyangmen Guanxiangjie Shichangjie Shenlujie1954The 3 prefectures became their own subdistricts1955Under administration of Dongdan District1958Under administration of Chaoyang District1959Chaowai Dajie, Shichangjie, Shenlujie, Dongbianmen and Xingfucun Subdistricts merged to form Chaowai Dajie Subdistrict. Changed to a commune at the end of 1959.1966The commune was disbanded and subdistrict status was restored.1990Name changed from Chaowai Dajie Subdistrict to Chaowai Subdistrict.
Administrative Division As of 2021, there are 7 communities within the subdistrict: Administrative Division CodeCommunity Name in EnglishCommunity Name in Simplified Chinese110105002024Tidong体东110105002025Jiqingli吉庆里110105002026Jixiangli吉祥里110105002027Sanfengli三丰里110105002028Yabaoli雅宝里110105002029Tianfuyuan天福园110105002030Fangcaodi芳草地
Landmarks 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 Street. The southern central area is full of even newer modern high-rise buildings and office buildings.
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 KTVs, 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 Subway.
Chaoyangmen Outer Street runs through the centre of the region.
See also List of township-level divisions of Beijing
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