| Shichuan | |
| Translit Lang1: | Chinese |
| Translit Lang1 Type: | Chinese |
| Translit Lang1 Info: | Chinese: 什川镇 |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Pinyin |
| Translit Lang1 Info1: | --> |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | China |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Gansu |
| Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture |
| Subdivision Name2: | Lanzhou |
| Subdivision Type3: | County |
| Subdivision Name3: | Gaolan County |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | China Standard Time |
| Utc Offset: | +8 |
| Blank Name Sec1: | Division code |
Shichuan 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[1] during the reign of the Hongzhi Emperor in the Ming Dynasty, being located in strategic position in a bend of the Yellow River.[2] 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]