| Shifo 石佛镇 | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Coordinates: 34°42′07″N 105°42′14″E / 34.702°N 105.704°E / 34.702; 105.704 | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Gansu |
| Prefecture-level city | Tianshui |
| District | Maiji |
Shifo is a town of Maiji District, Tianshui, Gansu, China. Its history can be traced back to at least 937.
It is named after a stone buddha sculpture near the town (Shifo translates to 'Stone Buddha'). The town is known in the region for its birdcage crafting and, in particular Huangzhuang village, for its noodle production.
References
- 中国历史地名大辞典 (in Chinese). 中國社会科学出版社. 2005.
- 刘雁翔 (2003). 伏羲庙志 (in Chinese). 甘肃文化出版社. ISBN 978-7-80608-794-7.
- 麦积史话 (in Chinese). 甘肃文化出版社. 2008. ISBN 978-7-80714-463-2.
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