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Experience the thrill of New Year's Eve at iconic spots like Times Square in New York, Sydney's Harbor Bridge, or Victoria's waterfront... ensuring a dazzling start to your year.
As the New Year approaches, people everywhere eagerly await the vibrant moments marking the transition from every corner of the globe. Head to Times Square in the U.S., Dubai, Tokyo, or even closer to home in Hong Kong and Thailand. Check out suggestions on Skyscanner.
1. New York, USA
Nowhere else can you find a more dynamic, enthusiastic, and unique atmosphere than the New Year's Eve celebration at Times Square in New York City. As one of the world's largest New Year's festivities, visitors will be treated to international-level music performances, bright neon lights, and, especially, the crystal ball slowly descending as the first moments of the new year arrive.
2. Hong Kong
Hong Kong transforms into a mesmerizing spectacle on New Year's Eve with increasingly impressive and colorful fireworks displays each year. The focal point of attention in Hong Kong is always Victoria Harbour. This is why locals celebrate on skyscrapers, on boats floating in the bay, in Tsim Tsa Shui... to witness the most spectacular light shows.
3. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Year after year, Dubai welcomes a large influx of visitors to celebrate the New Year. Voted by Forbes as the trendiest New Year's Eve destination globally, Dubai promises to host thousands of extravagant parties and special events. The standout highlight for the end of 2015 will be the dazzling fireworks at the world's tallest building - Burj Khalifa.
4. Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo streets and restaurants on New Year's Eve are always bustling with people, expressing wishes for happiness and health in the coming year. Moreover, temples and shrines will countdown to the new year by ringing bells, adding excitement and spirituality to this festive occasion. Visitors also eagerly anticipate January 2nd - the day when the Imperial Palace opens its doors to welcome tourists.
5. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Reveillon is hailed as one of the most exuberant New Year celebrations worldwide. At midnight, millions of tourists and locals, adorned in white attire (considered lucky by the locals), line the coastline to toss flowers into the sea for the goddess Yemanja. Following this intriguing tradition, Rio's bars, restaurants, and streets come alive with music, dance, and night-long revelry.
6. Sydney, Australia
All residents and visitors in Sydney converge on the harbor to welcome the New Year with dazzling fireworks. Sydney's Harbor Bridge and surrounding buildings illuminate simultaneously as the clock strikes midnight, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display.
7. Las Vegas, USA
Over 250,000 people will flock to Las Vegas to usher in the biggest festival of the year. This marks the time when the renowned Las Vegas Strip shuts down all traffic, creating a grand street party with laser displays, fireworks, and vibrant musical performances. Additionally, the city hosts numerous parties, shows, and concerts everywhere, providing ample opportunities for everyone to celebrate the New Year together. As midnight approaches, the atmosphere becomes even more lively and captivating with fireworks launched from the rooftops of buildings along the Vegas Strip.
8. New Orleans, USA
New Orleans is renowned for hosting the world's most fantastic and vibrant parties, making it the home of the most beautiful fireworks displays in the U.S. A multitude of colors magically transform the surface of the Mississippi River for 15 minutes, captivating the audience. Additionally, New Orleans organizes other festive activities, including releasing a fleur-de-lis drop (similar to the crystal ball drop in New York) and concerts in the French Quarter's bars.
9. London, United Kingdom
Millions of tourists and locals eagerly anticipate New Year's Eve along the banks of the River Thames in London, gathering around Trafalgar Square before midnight... As the clock strikes the first second of the new year, all eyes will turn to the London Eye to witness an elegant fireworks display dancing to rock music echoing throughout the city.
10. Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is undoubtedly a fantastic place to celebrate the New Year. On December 31st, all bars and pubs in Bangkok are always bustling with people. The most vibrant New Year's celebration in Bangkok takes place at Central World Square, where numerous people gather to enjoy music programs and light displays. Additionally, tourists and families can bid farewell to the old year at Asiatique, the riverside night market, an ideal location to countdown to the New Year in Bangkok together.
According to Ngoisao.net
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourDecember 29, 2015
