🏠 Caochangdi

Caochangdi was an urban village and renowned arts district located in Cuigezhuang Township, Chaoyang District of northeast Beijing, at the intersection of the 5th Ring Road and Airport Expressway. Caochangdi Village was home to a diverse group of residents, including migrant workers, farmers, students and artists, most notably, Ai Weiwei. Caochangdi developed into a thriving arts and cultural hub when artists began to move into the area around 2000, attracting international attention similar to the 798 Art Zone. Demolition of the village began in July 2018.