Xicheng District
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| Xicheng District 西城区 |
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| • Chinese | 西城区 |
| • Pinyin | Xīchéng Qū |
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 Xicheng District
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| Coordinates: 39°55′N 116°21′E / 39.917°N 116.35°ECoordinates: 39°55′N 116°21′E / 39.917°N 116.35°E | |
| Country | China |
| Municipality | Beijing |
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| • Total | 46.5 km2 (18 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,233,000 |
| • Density | 26,516.1/km2 (68,676.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
| Postal code | 100032, 100054 |
| Area code(s) | 010 |
| Website | http://www.bjxch.gov.cn/ |
Xicheng District (simplified Chinese: 西城区; traditional Chinese: 西城區; pinyin: Xīchéng Qū, lit. "West City District") is a district in Beijing, China. Xicheng District spans 32 square kilometres, making it the largest portion of the old city (inside the 2nd Ring Road), and has 706,691 inhabitants (2000 Census). Its postal code is 100032. Xicheng is subdivided into 15 subdistricts of the city proper of Beijing. The former Xuanwu District was merged into Xicheng on July 2010.
The Xidan commercial district, Finance Street (Jinrongjie), Beihai Park, Jingshan Park, Shichahai and Zhongnanhai are within its jurisdiction. The popular Houhai bar area is also in Xicheng Precinct. Before the communist takeover, most royalties and aristocrats resided in the precinct. The oldest Catholic church in Beijing, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is located in Xicheng.
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[edit] Economy
COSCO has its headquarters in the Ocean Plaza building in Xicheng.[1][2] The Xinhua News Agency has its headquarters in the Dacheng Plaza (大成大厦 Dàchéng Dàshà) in Xicheng.[3] In addition Bank of China and the State Grid Corporation of China also have their headquarters in Xicheng.[4][5]
[edit] Important areas in Xicheng District
- Beijing Zoo
- Drum Tower and Bell Tower
- Fayuan Temple
- Huguang Guild Hall
- Miaoying Temple
- Niujie Mosque
- Liulichang -- an antiques market
- Prince Gong's Residence (Gongwang Fu)
- Xinjiekou
[edit] References
- ^ "Contact Us." COSCO. Retrieved on May 3, 2010.
- ^ "Donation." COSCO. May 21, 2008. Retrieved on May 3, 2010.
- ^ "Contact Us." Xinhua. Retrieved on August 17, 2011. "Head Office : 20F, Dacheng Plaza, 127 Xuanwumen St. (W), Beijing" - Address in Chinese: "北京宣武门西大街127号 大成大厦" (Map)
- ^ "2010 CSR Report of Bank of China." Bank of China. 61. Retrieved on September 12, 2011. "Department: Executive Office, Bank of China Address: 1 Fuxingmennei Street, Xicheng District, Beijing"
- ^ "首页." State Grid Corporation of China. Retrieved on July 8, 2010. "地址 北京市西城区西长安街86号 邮编 100031."
[edit] External links
- Official website of Xicheng District Government (Chinese)
- Photo Gallery of Houhai area Includes 20 high quality photographs
- Photo Gallery of Qianhai area Includes 20 high quality photographs
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