Songfacing Pavilion

Songfacing Pavilion

Songfacing Pavilion is located south of Kaishan on Duishan Mountain, to the west of the mountain-climbing path. Here, two mountains stand facing each other, and the peaks are dotted with ancient pine trees whose lush greenery shades the sunlight — hence the pavilion’s name. The original construction date is unknown, but it was rebuilt in 1961. The square-shaped pavilion features a hip-and-gable roof with four ridges, built with a combination of wood and stone. It measures 4.6 meters on each side and stands 7.1 meters tall in total. Four corner pillars support the hip rafters and diagonal braces, and the exterior of the pillars is built with stone walls. There is an entrance on the east side, with a window on each side of the door. The door is 2.2 meters high and 1.45 meters wide, while the windows are 1.7 meters high and 0.94 meters wide. There is also one round window on the north and one on the south, each with a diameter of 1.2 meters. A wooden plaque inscribed with “Songfacing Pavilion” hangs above the door. The structure preserves the architectural style of the Qing Dynasty.