Yinding Bridge in Beijing

Yinding Bridge in Beijing

Yinding Bridge, a single-span stone arch bridge, is located in the narrow waterway of Qianhai and Houhai of Shichahai in Xicheng District. This bridge is 12m long, 7m wide and 8m high as well as 5m in span length. There are 5 hollow handrails carved with cloud pattern and 6 balusters carved with flower pattern.
English Name: Yinding Bridge in Beijing
Chinese Name: 银锭桥
Recommended Visiting Hours: 1 or 2 hours
Location: Shichahai, Xicheng, China, 100009

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Yinding Bridge

Yinding Bridge, a single-span stone arch bridge, is located in the narrow waterway of Qianhai and Houhai of Shichahai in Xicheng District. This bridge is 12m long, 7m wide and 8m high as well as 5m in span length. There are 5 hollow handrails carved with cloud pattern and 6 balusters carved with flower pattern.

Why is Yinding Bridge So Special

It gets the name of Yinding/Silver Ingot Bridge as it is in the shape of a silver ingot. Small as it is, this bridge is of great reputation. Originally built in the Ming Dynasty, this bridge faces Houhai in the west featuring unmeasured vastness and glistening surface, and thus has panoramic views over the Western Hill which seems be close enough to touch. “Viewing the Western Hill at Yinding Bridge” is one of the eight amazing sceneries in Beijing. Yinding Bridge has been listed as key cultural relics protection unit of Xicheng District.

Introduction of Yinding Bridge

Yinding Bridge is a single-arch stone bridge spanning south to north at the intersection of Qianhai Lake and Houhai Lake. Although the bridge’s appearance doesn’t raise eyes, it still holds its prominent place as one of the eight great sights of ancient Peking and a place to view the mountains in the distance. The bridge is also a transit point between Prince Gong’s Mansion, the former residence of Song Qingling, the Fire God Temple and the Lotus Market. Crossing the bridge westward onto the northern edge of Houhai lake, you can pop into a bar in the evening and feel the charm of Beijing nightlife.

In the evening, standing on the Yinding Bridge provides the best view of Shichahai Lake. In summer, you can go boating on the lake and songs and music can be faintly heard coming from them. Some young people like to float small paper boats with lit candles inside on the water.

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Nearby Hotels

  • The Orchid Hotel, Beijing
    Hotel in Dongcheng, Beijing (0.7 km from Yinding Bridge) House in a well-preserved old residence, The Orchid Hotel, Beijing is located in the historic Hutong area in the heart of Beijing, a 12-minute walk from Houhai Lake, a popular area filled with various bars and restaurants. It features free WiFi in all areas and free bicycles.
  • Beijing Downtown Travelotel (0.8 km from Yinding Bridge)
    It offers accommodation in Beijing. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Beijing Downtown Travelotel features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV is available. There is a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and shops at the property. The hostel also offers bike hire and car hire. Nan Luo Gu Xiang is 200 m from Beijing Downtown Travelotel, while Beijing Hutong is 300 m away. The nearest airport is Beijing Nanyuan Airport, 17 km from Beijing Downtown Travelotel.
  • Yibushe Guesthouse (0.3 km from Yinding Bridge)
    Conveniently set in the centre of Beijing, Yibushe Guesthouse provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 3 km from Yonghegong Temple, 3.8 km from Guijie Street and 4 km from Wangfujing Street. The guest house features family rooms.

How to Get There

  • Line 8 subway 
    ¥2 – ¥3 National Art Museum of China →Shichahai  → Walk for 5 min Hou Hai Shi Liu Hao ( Yin Ding Qiao Fen Dian )
  • Taxi from Beijing to Hou Hai Shi Liu Hao ( Yin Ding )
    One-Way from: ¥26 – ¥31

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Edited by Sean/代志云