Bishan
璧山区 | |
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 Location of Bishan in Chongqing | |
| Coordinates: 29°36′N 106°13′E / 29.600°N 106.217°E | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Municipality | Chongqing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 912 km2 (352 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 586,000 |
| • Density | 640/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Area code | 023 |
Bishan (Chinese: 璧山区; pinyin: Bìshān Qū) is one of the districts of Chongqing, China, with a history of over 2000 years. Bishan is 23 kilometers (14 mi) west of Chenjiaping in downtown Chongqing. Formerly a county, it became a district on 6 June 2014.