Shichuan

For the Chinese province, see Sichuan.

Shichuan (Chinese: 什川鎮; pinyin: Shíchuān zhèn)^[1] is a town of Gaolan County, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, People's Republic of China.

Shichuan 什川镇
Town
Country	China
Province	Gansu
Prefecture	Lanzhou
County	Gaolan County
Time zone	UTC+8 (China Standard Time)

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]

Villages

Shichuan administers 9 villages: Shangche, Changpo, Nanzhuang, Beizhuang, Shangniwan, Xianiwan, Hekou, Damogou and Jieguanting.^[7]