Near the entrance to the temple is a three-story bell tower (Zhong Lou), whose 3.3-ton bronze bell rings out at midnight on western New Year's Eve. The bell is struck 108 times - the most auspicious number in the East - to bring good fortune to mankind. Visitors can strike the bell (limited to three times) for a fee of ¥50.
The temple compound includes a basic but popular vegetarian restaurant (open 11am-2pm).