The world's first New Year's Eve fireworks show is right here here！13 must-visit countdown cities to welcome the new year

By / Scenic Spots Home compiled report
 
Welcoming the New Year, New Year's Eve celebrations around the globe attract much attention, symbolizing people’s sentiments of bidding farewell to the old and embracing the new, as well as the warm desire to share precious moments with friends. The Taipei 101 New Year's Eve fireworks have long been world-renowned, and the following popular global countdown destinations are also hotspots for soaking in the New Year atmosphere！

1.New Year's Eve fireworks over the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia
 
Australia’s Sydney New Year's Eve celebration is an annual highlight in the Southern Hemisphere and the world’s first major countdown event to welcome the New Year. It is the second country in the world, after New Zealand, to greet the New Year’s dawn. At 21:00 Taiwan time, Sydney leads the countdown into 2020.

2.New Year's Eve fireworks at Tokyo Disneyland
 
Tickets for New Year's Eve on December 31st require early lottery selection, which shows just how popular it is. Watching the fireworks and counting down to the New Year in front of the magical Disney Castle is a dream for many, and also the most special day at Tokyo Disneyland！ The countdown time is one hour earlier than Taiwan’s, entering 2020 at 23:00 Taiwan time.
 
In addition, Japan’s New Year activities are relatively more serene compared to fireworks, such as the bell-ringing ceremony at Tokyo’s Zojoji Temple, which marks the arrival of the New Year.

3.New Year's Eve fireworks at Marina Bay in Singapore
 
The increasingly popular Marina Bay in Singapore has become a must-visit attraction, and its New Year's Eve fireworks are a major event, with an estimated 400,000 participants. Due to the large crowds watching the fireworks, the Singapore police even stepped up security and manpower to ensure the safety of the event and respond to potential terrorist threats. Although Singapore is one hour behind Taiwan in time zone, to align with the Greater China economic region, the countdown time in Singapore is the same as in Taiwan.

4.Taipei101New Year's Eve fireworks
 
Since its first fireworks display from 2004 into 2005, Taipei 101 has now held its New Year's Eve fireworks show for the 16th time. This year continues last year’s highly praised LED light net, showcasing Taipei’s characteristics and Taiwan’s highlights. With the concept of Taiwan’s four seasons and the idea of “a journey not to be missed,” it promotes the beauty of Taiwan to tourists from around the world.