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Town in Gansu, China From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Shichuan (Chinese: 什川鎮; pinyin: Shíchuān zhèn)[1] is a town of Gaolan County, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China.
The town was first historically described as a military garrison and fort, established in 1495[2] during the reign of the Hongzhi Emperor in the Ming Dynasty, being located in strategic position in a bend of the Yellow River.[1] The town is known for its large ancient pear orchard, with trees up to 500 years old, and the orchard itself being established 600 years ago.[3][4] The Great Wall of China crosses the Yellow River at Shichuan town as well, a few ruins of it are still visible.[5][6]
Shichuan administers 9 villages: Shangche, Changpo, Nanzhuang, Beizhuang, Shangniwan, Xianiwan, Hekou, Damogou and Jieguanting.[7]
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