Beixinqiao Subdistrict
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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. 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.
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东二环, Dongcheng District 东直门街道 (首都功能核心区)
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N 39.9392 ° | E 116.4276 ° |
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东二环
东二环
100010 Dongcheng District, 东直门街道 (首都功能核心区)
Beijing, China
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