Shapingba () is a district of Chongqing, People's Republic of China, it was once known as Shaci Qu () during the Sino-Japanese War. It is one of the most important part of Chongqing, which covered around 396 square kilometers, 13 Jiedao, 11 towns. The population of Shapingba is one of the most dense areas in Chongqing, which is around one million.

Location and Geography

Shapingba belonges to the city's main districts. Its border on Jiulongpo (south), Bishan (Chongqing) (west) and Beibei (north), and the district itself is on the west bank of Jialing River.

Subdivisions

Towns

• Huilongba (回龙坝镇)
• Fenghuang (凤凰镇)
• Qingmuguan (青木关镇)
• Zhongliang (中梁镇)
• Tuzhu (土主镇)
• Chenjiaqiao (陈家桥镇)
• Huxi (虎溪镇)
• Xiyong (西永镇)
• Gele Shan (歌乐山镇)
• Zengjia (曾家镇)
• Qinjiagang (覃家岗镇)

Education

Shapingba District is famous for its educational and technical environments.It is also known as the cultural center of Chongqing. There are 7 colleges and unverisities included Chongqing University and Southwest University of Political Science and Law , over 60 research institutes, as well as 173 primary and secndory school. in additon, Chongqing College City has been under way since 2003.

Colleges and Universities

• Chongqing University (重庆大学) (founded in 1929)
• Southwest China Normal University (西南师范大学) (founded in 1906)
• Third Military Medical University (第三军医大学)
• Chongqing Normal University (重庆师范大学)
• Southwest Political Science and Law University (西南政法大学)
• Sichuan International Studies University (四川外语学院)
• Western Chongqing University (渝西学院)

Note: Institutions without full-time bachelor programs are not listed.

Transportation

Transportation to and from Shapingba has improved over the years. There are buses that run directly to most other districts including [[Jiangbei], Yuzhong and Jiulongpo.Three highways, Chengdu-Chongqing, Chongqing-Changshou and Shangqiao-Jieshi come across here. Within only half a hour, you would be possible to reach the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport . Along the "Old Road" it is possible to reach Beibei, the farthest of the original nine districts within about one and a half hours. In addition, Chongqing's West Railway Station is located in Shapingba. Though departures and arrivals are somewhat limited at this station, it is quite useful for trips to nearby destations such as Guiyang or Dazhou .

Industry

The industry of Shapingba mainly consists with motorcycle and car manufacture, electrical equipments, biologic-chemical industy and tertiary occupation. The state owned corporations include Jialing Group , Southwest Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd and Chongqing Pesticide Chemical Group , while private owned corporations include Lifan Group , Yuan Group and Huayang Group .

Tourism

Shapingba has a number of tourist attractions, momuments of Anti-Japanese War and Red Crag spirit. The Gele Shan several hundred years old town of Ciqikou and Lin's Garden are the most famous places among Shapingba's attractions. Sanxia Guangchang , the center of Shapingba was completed in November 8, 2003, served the citizens with its shopping, entertainment and leisure functions.