Sponsors: Zhenjiang City Tourism Bureau, Park Affairs Bureau, Religious Affairs Bureau and Public Security Bureau
What's On: The traditional customs of tolling the bell at Golden Hill Temple to welcome the New Year originated from the Tang Dynasty. Since ancient times, the monks in the temples have tolled the bell on the eve of the New Year for more than 1,000 years. Hence the temple has become the holy land of domestic and foreign monks and religious followers to pray for blessing when bidding farewell to the outgoing year and welcoming the New Year. On the New Year's eve, the Golden Hill Temple will hold the grand bell-trolling activity, which attracts more than 10,000 domestic and foreign tourists every year. Other activities are also held, such as a night tour of the Golden Hill, display and sales of tourism commodities, tourists standing in line for tolling the bell, and tasting delicious food provided by the Foyinju Vegetarian Restaurant.
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