They give away a fireworks show/ 9 places where you can spend the most beautiful New Year's Eve

2025-12-23 22:01:00, Lifestyle CNA

They give away a fireworks show/ 9 places where you can spend the most beautiful

If you're ready to ring in the last night of 2025 in grand style and splendor, these destinations have a well-deserved reputation for experiencing a wonderful New Year's Eve.

Music, nightlife, parties, and New Year's food traditions are definitely part of it, but the fireworks are the main spectacle. Here are 9 amazing places to go for a New Year's Eve party you'll never forget:

Sydney

Sydney, Australia, is one of the first major international cities to welcome the new year at midnight. The grand fireworks display takes place over Sydney Harbour with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge providing a spectacular backdrop.

Taipei, Taiwan

New Year's Eve in Taipei, the capital of the island of Taiwan, is a fireworks spectacle. The city's tallest building, Taipei 101, is the launch pad for a spectacular fireworks display.

Bangkok

Bangkok often comes to mind when travelers look for the best nightlife cities in Asia. So it's a great place to ring in the New Year if you like crowds, bright lights, noise, and fun.

Dubai

The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is one of the most eye-catching skyscrapers in the world, and it is even more so on New Year's Eve.

As 2025 draws to a close, the Burj Khalifa holds the record for the tallest building in the world, at 828 meters, and crowds gather to welcome in the new year with a spectacular fireworks display. Not far away, Burj Plaza is a bit more laid-back and family-friendly. And if you’re looking to shop, check out the Dubai Mall, one of the largest in the world.

Cape Town

Cape Town is one of the most beautifully situated cities in Africa and the world. The New Year's fireworks in this South African city make it even more spectacular.

London

Magnificent London always provides an incredible backdrop for New Year's Eve fireworks, which are staged in Westminster, near the London Eye and Big Ben.

A traditional way to welcome the prospect of a new year is to settle into one of London's oldest pubs, such as the Old Bell Tavern, which has been serving drinks since 1670.

Rio de Janeiro

If you want to welcome a new year with about 3 million other people in a warm beach resort with a Brazilian atmosphere, head to Rio de Janeiro.

New York

Times Square in Manhattan is synonymous with New Year's Eve across the United States. Even if you weren't there in person for the 10-9-8 countdown, chances are you've seen the famous ball drop on television.

If you don't feel like going into Times Square, here are some other options:

• Catch fireworks and have fun at Grand Army Plaza, which is located near Prospect Park in Brooklyn. You may need to arrive early for the best views.

• New York is a river city, so you can party on the water with a cruise on the Circle Line and enjoy some great views.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas has its lights on all year round, but everything goes off-limits for New Year's Eve. The street is closed to vehicles and pedestrians take over for a festival worthy of Vegas. At midnight, various casinos release an impressive barrage of fireworks from the rooftops of their buildings. /CNA