Shiqiao (Chinese: 市桥, pinyin: Shìqíao) is a street committee of Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. It lies at the heart of Panyu, covers an area of 11.35 square km, and has a population of more than 280,000. Shiqiao is the political, economic, cultural and commercial centre of Panyu District, and has direct jurisdiction over 28 communities and 8 villages.[1]