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Yinding Bridge

Yinding Bridge, Stone bridge between Shichahai and Houhai lakes in Beijing, China.

Yinding Bridge is a curved stone structure that connects two bodies of water and features traditional Chinese architectural details with stone railings. The construction spans elegantly across the waterway and forms a prominent part of the surrounding landscape.

Yinding Bridge spans the junction of Qianhai and Houhai in Shichahai, Xicheng District. It was demolished and rebuilt in 1984, then widened in 1989 to open a navigation channel between the two lakes; heritage expert Shan Shiyuan inscribed the bridge's name. In December 2010 the Beijing municipal government removed it for another reconstruction, and it reopened in July 2011 as a north-south single-arch stone bridge.

The structure takes its name from a traditional Chinese silver ingot shape, which represents wealth in the culture. Visitors notice this reference in how locals speak about the place and understand its symbolic meaning.

The location sits near public transportation stations and is surrounded by restaurants and cafes, making it convenient to visit. The best time to walk across is early morning or late afternoon when fewer people are around.

The westward view from the bridge, called "Yinding Guan Shan" (Silver Ingot Views the Hills), is counted among the classic sights of Shichahai. The bridge owes its name to its shape, which resembles a silver ingot, and the rebuilt span was named by heritage expert Shan Shiyuan in 1989.

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China, Bei Jing Shi, Xi Cheng Qu, Qian Hai Dong Yan, 前海东沿中段 邮政编码: 100035
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