1. Barcelona, ??Spain
Welcome to the Spanish-style week-long New Year festival, from ballroom dancing to salsa dancing, from flamenco folk songs to rock band performances , everyone can find a program that suits them. When the clock strikes midnight, visitors can experience the ancient Spanish New Year tradition of eating 12 grapes, which heralds sweetness for each month of the coming year. On January 5, people can attend the Three Kings Parade, where three wise men from the New Testament hand out candy to children.
2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Brazilians know how to be lively, and of course the New Year’s Eve celebrations on the Costa Copa will not disappoint. About a million people dressed in white dance the most beautiful dances and drink delicious champagne. There are also grand fireworks displays and concerts. After the clock strikes midnight, visitors can do what the locals do and throw flowers into the sea for good luck in the coming year.
3. Thailand, Bangkok
It is definitely a good idea to choose Bangkok to celebrate the New Year, because the New Year is celebrated three times here every year: Western style, Chinese style and Thai style. The grandest New Year's Eve celebration will be held at Central World Plaza, with a night of gorgeous lights, open-air beer and various performances. If you're looking for a more traditional countdown, head to Royal Fields Plaza, where visitors can experience the most authentic Thai food, music and performances.
4. Prague, Czech Republic
Tourists can choose to take a Jazz Cruise or PARTY boat along the Vltava River, enjoying delicious food and admiring the beautiful scenery. For those who like to dance, there is Karlovy Lazne, the largest dance club in Central Europe with five dance styles to choose from. Come midnight, people gather in the old town to watch the fireworks show.
5. New York, United States
New York is recognized as the most lively place in the world to celebrate the New Year. Hundreds of people gathered in Times Square to watch the New Year's ball slowly fall, a tradition that began in 1907. It was a city that never sleeps that night. Various concerts, performances, and confetti flying all over the sky kept people immersed in the lively atmosphere.
6. Tokyo, Japan
If you feel that one night of celebration is not enough, you can go to Tokyo, where the New Year’s celebrations will last from December 29 to January On the 4th, there will definitely be various performances and fireworks. But if you want to celebrate like a local, grab a few friends and eat New Year noodles while listening to the beautiful bells. The noodles symbolize longevity, while the 108 bells symbolize prosperity and wealth. Don’t forget to go to the Imperial Palace of Japan on January 1st as it is open to tourists on this day. The Imperial Palace of Japan is open to the public only two days a year.
7. Amsterdam, Netherlands
The most lively celebration in Amsterdam is after the bell rings 12 times, bursts of cheers erupt from the crowds on the street, and fireworks instantly Light up the whole city. Visitors can go to Dam Square, where there are beer tents and live performances, or to the Red Light District, where you can enjoy a glass of absinthe and enjoy the nightlife.
Have you ever celebrated the New Year in the hot summer? Then come to Cape Town and experience it. Visitors watch the cable car slowly descend from the top of Table Mountain to welcome the New Year. Or go to the V&A Waterfront, which has the most beautiful fireworks in the city. During the second celebration on January 2, you'll see people with face paint dancing through the crowd as the band sings and dances.
9. India, Goa
Goa’s New Year celebration style is unrestrained. On New Year's Eve, this exotic beach was packed with people. Backpackers and locals come here to welcome the New Year. If you want to get a feel for the local culture, head to a local village and drink beer made with guava, coconut or cashew nuts.
10. Scotland, Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of the grandest places to celebrate the New Year in the world. The New Year’s Eve celebration lasts four days from December It started on the 29th. Marked by the torchlight procession initiated by the Vikings, a dance involving 100,000 people marched through the streets on December 31st. As midnight approaches, visitors can choose to listen to live music, go to an outdoor bar, or watch a fireworks display.