Shifo, Gansu
Shifo
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Shifo is a town of Maiji District, Tianshui, Gansu, China. Its history can be traced back to at least 937.[1]
It is named after a stone buddha sculture near the town (Shifo translates to 'Stone Buddha').[2] The town is known in the region for its birdcage crafting and, in particular Huangzhuang village, for its noodle production.[3]
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Coordinates: 34°42′07″N 105°42′14″E / 34.702°N 105.704°E
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- Tianshui
- Gansu
- Township-level divisions of Gansu
- People's Republic of China geography stubs