Changping District (), formerly Changping County (), is a district situated in the suburbs of north and northwest Beijing. Changping has a population of 2,269,487 as of November 2020, making it the most populous suburban district of Beijing. History Changping County and Jundu County which administered the area were established in the Han Dynasty. Changping was incorporated into Jundu when the Northern Wei dominated; however, the condition was reversed since the Eastern Wei. The county was promoted as Changping subprefecture had jurisdiction over Miyun, Shunyi and Huairou, in the era of Zhengde during the Ming Dynasty. These three counties were transferred to Shuntian Prefecture in the era of Yongzheng during the Qing Dynasty. Changping became a county again after the Xinhai Revolution, and it was transferred to Beijing from Hebei in 1956. Geography Changping District, covering an area of , contains two subdistricts of the city of Changping and 15 towns (five of which are suburbs of Beijing) with total population of 1.83 million (2012), a rapid increase from the 614,821 recorded in the 2000 census. About from the city center, Changping is renowned for its numerous scenic spots and tourist facilities, like Datangshan museum. It is rich in natural resources, mineral products, and rural products. The urban area of Changping (116,961 in subdistricts) has an area of and an estimated population of 130,000. Other major urban areas are Nankou (70,000) and Yangfang (40,000). Climate Changping District has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dwa). The average annual temperature in Changping is . The average annual rainfall is with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in July, at around , and lowest in January, at around . Administrative divisions There are 8 subdistricts and 14 towns with 4 towns of which carry the "area" () label in the district: Economy In 2017, the regional GDP of the district is 83.97 billion yuan, with GDP per capita at 40.7 thousand yuan. Features Ming Dynasty Tombs Cloud Platform at Juyong Pass, one of the "three great mountain passes" of the Great Wall of China Triathlon Venue for the Triathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics Qincheng Prison of the Ministry of Public Security (near Xiaotangshan) Wonderland Amusement Park (Beijing) Central government Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has its headquarters in the district. Transport Changping District is served by four metro lines operated by Beijing Subway