The world’s first New Year’s Eve fireworks show happens here ! 12 must-see countdown cities to ring in the new year

By MOOK 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. Taipei 101’s New Year’s Eve fireworks have gained global fame—experience the festive atmosphere at popular global countdown destinations !

1. Sydney Harbour Bridge New Year’s Eve Fireworks, Australia

In addition, Japanese New Year events are relatively more tranquil compared to fireworks displays, such as the bell-ringing ceremony at Tokyo’s Zojoji Temple that marks the arrival of the New Year.
 

3. Singapore Marina Bay New Year’s Eve Fireworks

Orchard Road features a 2.88-kilometer-long Disney Christmas light festival ! The decorations will remain until January 1, 2019.
 

4. Taipei 101 New Year’s Eve Fireworks

  Since launching its first fireworks show on New Year’s Eve from 2004 to 2005, Taipei 101 has now held its countdown fireworks for the 15th time. This year, the fireworks lasted a total of 360 seconds, making it the longest show in Taipei 101’s history (tying the 2018 record),Starting from the 99-second countdown, it incorporated Taiwan’s tallest 168-meter LED light grid (T-Pad), displaying long-form graphics with more variations, and showcasing greetings in 16 languages to elevate the festive mood ! The fireworks display cost NT$60 million, with the Tourism Bureau sponsoring NT$19.5 million, and the rest funded by companies including Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Tobacco and Liquor Corporation, Hong Kong mobile game developer Madhead (Crazyhead), and Kymco Motors.