Hui people living here have their own Muslim butchers, shops and schools.
The mosque, originally built in 996, feature a mixture of Islamic and Chinese architecture styles. The mosque is built around three courtyards and has important spots such as Observation Tower, Prayer Hall and a minaret. Right behind the entrance, the Observation Tower, a hexagonal wooden structure, was used to do some astronomical observation works, which were needed by the Islamic calendar- making. The Prayer Hall includes three sections from three dynasties. The three central areas, running lengthwise, are divided into five bays, some narrow with coffered ceilings, and some wide with high-beam ceilings.