Chunshu Subdistrict () is a subdistrict on the southeastern portion of Xicheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, its total population is 27,417.
The subdistrict got its current name due to its abundance of Chinese mahogany () in the area, which were already present during the Ming dynasty.
History +Timeline of changes in the status of Chunshu SubdistrictTimeStatusJin dynastyPart of Jiahui WardMing dynastyPart of Xuanbei WardQing dynasty, Reign of Qianlong EmperorPart of Outer Urban District, Northern CityQing dynasty, Reign of Xuantong EmperorPart of Right 1st and 2nd Outer Districts1912Part of 2nd Outer District1949Part of 9th District1950Part of 6th District1952Part of Qianmen District1954Three subdistricts were created: Xiangluying, Chunshuxia Toutiao and Maxian1958Three were combined to form Chunshu Subdistrict, and transferred under Xuanwu District. Made into a people's commune on Sep.1962Restored as a subdistrict2010Transferred under Xicheng District
Administrative Division As of 2021, there are 7 communities under the Chunshu Subdistrict: Administrative Division CodeCommunity Name in EnglishCommunity Name in Simplified Chinese110102015001Xuanwumenwai Dongdajie宣武门外东大街110102015002Liulichang Xijie琉璃厂西街110102015003Chunshuyuan椿树园110102015004Sichuanying四川营110102015006Liangjiayuan梁家园110102015007Xiangluying香炉营110102015008Yongguang永光
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