Baizhifang Subdistrict
# Baizhifang Subdistrict

Baizhifang Subdistrict (Chinese: 白纸坊街道; pinyin: Báizhǐfāng Jiēdào) is a subdistrict on the southwest part of Xicheng District, Beijing, China. As of 2020, it has a total population of 82,022.

This subdistrict got its name due to its historical status as a paper manufacturing hub. In 1272, the Ministry of Rites set up Baizhifang (Chinese: 白纸坊; lit. 'White Paper Workshop') as a producer of paper for government usage, and the surrounding area got the same name as the institution.

## History

Timeline of changes in status of Baizhifang Subdistrict :

| Time | Status |
| - | - |
| Liao dynasty | Part of Southwest District of Southern Capital |
| Jin dynasty | Within the city of Zhongdu |
| Yuan dynasty | Part of Baizhifang |
| Ming dynasty | Surrounding areas were incorporated into Baizhifang |
| Qing dynasty, Reign of Qianlong Emperor | Part of Western City |
| Qing dynasty, Reign of Guangxu Emperor | Part of Right 4th Outer District |
| 1912 | Part of 4th Outer District |
| 1949 | Part of 11th District |
| 1950 | Part of 8th District |
| 1952 | Part of Xuanwu District |
| 1954 | Two subdistricts were created: Baizhifang and Guojiajing |
| 1958 | Guojiajing, Zixinlu and part of Xinlinqianjie Subdistricts were combined into Baizhifang Subdistricts |
| 1960 | Reorganized into a commune |
| 1968 | Revolutionary committee of Baizhifang Subdistrict was formed |
| 1978 | Reverted to a subdistrict |

## Administrative Division

As of 2021, there are a total of 19 communities within the subdistrict:

| Administrative Division Code | Community Name in English | Community Name in Chinese |
| - | - | - |
| 110102019002 | Shuanghuaili | 双槐里 |
| 110102019003 | Youbei Dajie | 右北大街 |
| 110102019004 | Yingtaoyuan | 樱桃园 |
| 110102019005 | Chongxiaosi | 崇效寺 |
| 110102019006 | Caiyuanjie | 菜园街 |
| 110102019007 | Jiangong Beili | 建功北里 |
| 110102019008 | Jiangong Nanli | 建功南里 |
| 110102019009 | Xin'an Zhongli | 新安中里 |
| 110102019010 | Xin'an Nanli | 新安南里 |
| 110102019011 | Younei Xijie | 右内西街 |
| 110102019012 | Younei Houshen | 右内后身 |
| 110102019013 | Guangyuanli | 光源里 |
| 110102019014 | Banbuqiao | 半步桥 |
| 110102019015 | Zixinlu | 自新路 |
| 110102019016 | Lirenjie | 里仁街 |
| 110102019017 | Wanboyuan | 万博苑 |
| 110102019018 | Qingzhiyuan | 清芷园 |
| 110102019019 | Pingyuanli Beiqu | 平原里北区 |
| 110102019020 | Pingyuanli Nanqu | 平原里南区 |
