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Yinding Bridge (Silver Ingot Bridge) The Yinding Bridge spans across the waterway between Qianhai and Houhai of Shichahai (Ten Temple Sea), Xicheng District. Facing to the south, the arch stone bridge bears resemblance, in its shape, to an ancient Chinese silver ingot, hence the name Yinding Bridge (yinding is the Chinese word for "silver ingot"). As a recommended spot at Shichahai, it is one of the so called "Yan Jing Xiao Ba Jing", translated into English roughly as "eight junior scenes of the Yanjing area". In the past, one could enjoy the beauty of the West Mountain while standing on the bridge, so the theme of the scene was formerly known as "mountain viewing from the silver ingot". The original bridge was demolished for reconstruction in 1984 with the old name re-adopted.
Shichahai Scenic Area of History and Culture Shichahai is a scenic area of history and culture in Beijing and one of its historical and cultural protection zones. It lies in Xicheng District, the center of the city, and is close to its central axis. With a 336,000-square-meter water-covered area connected with Zhongnanhai, it is the only open scenic area with a wide expanse of water in the city.
Address: opposite the north gate of Beihai Park, Di'anmen West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
