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Bridge of Eternal Peace
Bridge of Eternal Peace
Yong An Bridge
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Beihai Lake and Park
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Area related : Pékin

Submission to the UNESCO World Heritage (Définitif) : 1996

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Qiong Hua island is connected to the rest of the park by two stone bridges - one in the south and one in the east. There is also a ferry boat link with the north-west corner of the park.
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The bridge of white marble linking the Circular City and Qiong Islet was built in the 13th century. Two archways stand on either end of the bridge.One bears the inscription of "Piled Clouds" and the other bears the inscription of "Accumulated Emerald."
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Beihai Lake and Park
Bridge of Eternal Peace