Dashige, also known as Sipai Building, is located in Yong’an Village, Shankou Town, Hepu County, southeast of Beihai City, 100 kilometers away from Beihai. It was originally a site for enshrining Guanyin Bodhisattva, hence the name Dashige. It is one of the ancient buildings in China that is relatively close to the sea.
Dashige was first constructed in the early Ming Dynasty, featuring exquisite architecture and a rational layout. It is a two-story pavilion-style building with double halls connected. The entire pavilion is supported by thirty-six pillars and seventy-two beams, among which one pillar is suspended and does not touch the ground, making it a rather peculiar part of the entire structure. Despite experiencing multiple geological disasters since its construction, it still stands firm, demonstrating the high level of architectural art. The ridge of the beams is adorned with exquisite plaster carvings, and both sides feature vivid reliefs of birds, beasts, and flowers, making it a fine example of southern ancient architecture. It is open all year round, with full-time access.Dashige (Sipai Building)
Dashige, also known as Sipai Building, is located in Yong’an Village, Shankou Town, Hepu County, southeast of Beihai City, 100 […]
