Where are you planning to celebrate the New Year's Eve? Watch the video and join Shelly to discover new ways to ring in the New Year in Beijing!
In addition to Shelly's recommendations, there are many scenic areas and commercial districts worth visiting for the upcoming year. Amusement parks are also ideal choices for seasonal excitement. For night outings, consider museums. Plenty of fun activities await you in this city!
China-Chic New Year's Eve Celebration at Badaling Great Wall
[Photos via the WeChat account of "Beijing Yanqing"]
Want to experience a unique New Year's Eve celebration amidst nature? The Badaling Great Wall's China-Chic Party awaits you! Get ready for the parades of staff workers dressed in unique costumes, a digital fireworks display at midnight, the Golden Staff EDM Party (金箍棒电音派对), the ultimate midnight countdown ceremony, and the Great Wall light show. Come here and experience them for yourself.
Time: December 31, 2025–January 1, 2026
New Year's Eve at Wanli
[Photos via official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism]
On New Year's Eve, the Wanli complex will host special celebrations, with business hours to be extended past midnight. Additionally, hit plays from the Wuzhen Theater Festival will have their Beijing debut. The Volcano Park (火山公园) area will feature a light show as its core attraction, creating a grand artistic outdoor lighting feast for New Year's Eve.
Time: December 26–28, 2025;
December 31, 2025–January 3, 2026
Shijingshan Amusement Park on New Year's Eve
[Photos via the WeChat account of "Beijing Shijingshan"]
The Shijingshan Amusement Park has been transformed into a magical winter wonderland, with five exclusive activities to make your New Year's Eve truly unforgettable: "Dreamy Starlight Parade" (梦幻星光花车巡游), "Starlight Music Stage" (星梦音乐舞台), interactive performances by staff workers, traditional molten iron fireworks, and a spectacular midnight countdown!
Time: December 24 to 28, and December 31, 2025, and January 1 to 3, 2026
(The special New Year's Eve session on December 31 will run from 14:00 to 24:00; the park is scheduled to open from 9:00 to 21:30 on other dates.)
10th Beijing International Art Biennale
[Photo via official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism]
Leveraging the 10th Beijing International Art Biennale, the Beijing Exhibition Center will display approximately 600 contemporary artworks from nearly 120 countries and regions. Visitors will be treated to outdoor photo installations, indoor exhibitions, flash mob performances, a New Year's countdown, and other fun experiences!
Time: 19:00, December 31, 2025 – 21:00, January 1, 2026
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(Sources: Beijing Fabu, official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Beijing Shijingshan, Beijing Xicheng)
