Shapingba

Shapingba () is a district of Chongqing, People's Republic of China, it was once known as Shaciqu () during the Sino-Japanese War. It is one of the most important part of Chongqing, which covered around 396 square kilometers, 13 Jiedao, 12 towns and one economical development area. 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 (west) and Beipei (north), and the district itself is on the west bank of Jialing River.

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

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

Transportation

The transportation condition of Shapingba is fairly good. It always to be the main hub in southwest, which has six train and long distance bus stations, five national and provicial level freeways, and three of them -- 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.

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 vast tourist resources, and famous for its BaYu Culture, momuments of Anti-Japanese War and Red Crag spirit. The Gele Shan, thousand years' old town -- Ciqikou and Lin's Garden are the most famous places among those nearly 100 showplaces. Three Gorges Square, the center of Shapingba was completed in November 8, 2003, served the citizens with its shopping, entertainment and leisure functions.

 

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