title: Chunshu Subdistrict
text: # Chunshu Subdistrict
  
  Chunshu Subdistrict (Chinese: 椿树街道; pinyin: Chūnshù Jiēdào) 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 (Chinese: 椿树; pinyin: Chūnshù) in the area, which were already present during the Ming dynasty.
  
  ## History
  
  Timeline of changes in the status of Chunshu Subdistrict :
  
  | Time | Status |
  | - | - |
  | Jin dynasty | Part of Jiahui Ward |
  | Ming dynasty | Part of Xuanbei Ward |
  | Qing dynasty, Reign of Qianlong Emperor | Part of Outer Urban District, Northern City |
  | Qing dynasty, Reign of Xuantong Emperor | Part of Right 1st and 2nd Outer Districts |
  | 1912 | Part of 2nd Outer District |
  | 1949 | Part of 9th District |
  | 1950 | Part of 6th District |
  | 1952 | Part of Qianmen District |
  | 1954 | Three subdistricts were created: Xiangluying, Chunshuxia Toutiao and Maxian |
  | 1958 | Three were combined to form Chunshu Subdistrict, and transferred under Xuanwu District. Made into a people's commune on Sep. |
  | 1962 | Restored as a subdistrict |
  | 2010 | Transferred under Xicheng District |
  
  ## Administrative Division
  
  As of 2021, there are 7 communities under the Chunshu Subdistrict:
  
  | Administrative Division Code | Community Name in English | Community Name in Simplified Chinese |
  | - | - | - |
  | 110102015001 | Xuanwumenwai Dongdajie | 宣武门外东大街 |
  | 110102015002 | Liulichang Xijie | 琉璃厂西街 |
  | 110102015003 | Chunshuyuan | 椿树园 |
  | 110102015004 | Sichuanying | 四川营 |
  | 110102015006 | Liangjiayuan | 梁家园 |
  | 110102015007 | Xiangluying | 香炉营 |
  | 110102015008 | Yongguang | 永光 |
  