The Dacheng Hall of the Sishui County Confucius Temple

The Dacheng Hall of the Sishui County Confucius Temple

The Dacheng Hall of the Sishui County Confucius Temple is a cultural relic protection unit of Anhui Province.

The Dacheng Hall is situated slightly north of the center of Sicheng. It originally included structures such as the Dacheng Archway, the Wooden Lingxing Gate, the Pan Pond, the Jimen (Pole Gate), east and west wing rooms, the Dacheng Hall, the Minglun Hall, and the Zunjing Pavilion. Today, only the Dacheng Hall remains. This hall was first built in the fourth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1726), and was later renovated twice—in the ninth year of the Jiaqing reign (1804) and the third year of the Xianfeng reign (1853). The overall structure is now relatively well-preserved and is a key provincial cultural relic protection unit.

The Dacheng Hall features soaring upturned eaves and complex brackets, standing majestically and gracefully. It measures 21 meters in length, 12 meters in width, covering an area of 252 square meters. The structure is made of brick and wood, supported by eight corridor pillars, with 20 additional embedded corridor pillars lining the inner walls. According to inscriptions on the ridge beam, the “Dacheng Hall” was constructed in the fourth year of the Yongzheng reign (1727). The *Sihong Combined Chronicles* record: “Renovated in the ninth year of the Jiaqing reign (1805).” Further inscriptions on the second beam indicate it was renovated again in the third year of the Xianfeng reign (1854). It has now stood for over 250 years. Except for minor damage in some areas, the entire hall remains intact.

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Opening Hours: 8:00 – 18:00

Address: Slightly north of the center of Sicheng

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