| Chaowai Subdistrict | |
| Native Name: | 朝外街道 |
| Settlement Type: | Subdistrict |
| Pushpin Map: | Beijing#China |
| Coordinates: | 39.9194°N 116.4317°W 39.9195°N 116.4317°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | China |
| Subdivision Type1: | Municipality |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name1: | Beijing |
| Subdivision Name2: | Chaoyang |
| Area Total Km2: | 2.2 |
| Population Total: | 33,212 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Utc Offset: | +8 |
| Timezone1: | China Standard |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 100020 |
| Area Code: | 010 |
Chaowai Subdisrict 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.
| 1949 | Named Chaoyangmen Guanxiang Prefecture. Has the following subdivisions:
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| 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. |
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 |
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.