Dashigao (Sipai Building)

Dashigao, also known as Sipai Building, is located in Yong’an Village, Shankou Town, Hepu County, southeast of Beihai City, 100 kilometers away from Beihai City. It was a place for worshipping Guanyin Bodhisattva, hence the name Dashigao. It is one of the ancient buildings in China that is relatively close to the sea.

Dashigao was originally built in the early Ming Dynasty, featuring exquisite architecture and a rational layout. It is a two-story pavilion-style building with two halls connected. The entire pavilion is supported by thirty-six pillars and seventy-two beams, with one of the pillars suspended in the air without touching the ground, which is a rather unique part of the structure.

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Throughout its history, Dashigao has withstood multiple geological disasters and remains standing, demonstrating the high level of architectural art. The ridge of the beams is adorned with exquisite plaster carvings, and the sides feature vivid reliefs of birds, beasts, and flowers, making it a fine example of southern ancient architecture.

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It is open all year round and accessible 24/7.

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