Embracing the New Year

01 Ancient Egypt exhibition

Date:Dec31,2024
Location:Shanghai Museum on People's Square
The New Year party themed around the ancient Egypt exhibition at the Shanghai Museum features enticing activities such as Egyptian costume experiences, prize draws for cultural gifts, interactive role-playing with deities, offering participants a chance to immerse themselves in the charm of ancient Egyptian culture and celebrate the New Year.
Participation: Check the WeChat account of the Shanghai Museum at "SH-Museum" for details.

02 Ringing the bell

03 Lantern parade

Dates: Dec 31, 2024 – Jan 1, 2025

Location: No 68 Shaxia Road, Jiading district

The Zhouqiao Old Street in Jiading district will hold a traditional fish lantern parade to welcome the new year.
On-site participation

04 Climbing Oriental Pearl Tower

Date: Jan 1, 2025

Location:Oriental Pearl Tower

Climbing the Oriental Pearl Tower has become one of the most popular ways in Shanghai to welcome the new year.
Registration: Check the WeChat account of the Oriental Pearl Tower at "dfmz1118" for details about targeted recruitment.

05 Watching the sunrise

Date: Jan 1, 2025

Locations:Shanghai Tower 118F, 126F

Witness the first light of the new year at the Top of the Shanghai Observatory. On Jan 1, the observatory will open early, allowing tourists to ascend China's tallest building and welcome the first sunlight of the new year from a height of over 500 meters.
Inquiries at (+86) 021-8037-0510

06 New Year run

Time: Jan 1, 2025, 5:30 am

Location:Tuling Square

The ninth Dishui Lake New Year Run will take place at Tuling Square in Lin-gang Special Area, with a route of approximately 8 kilometers and three categories: individual, family, and group.
Registration: Search “海曲荟” on WeChat and sign up using the WeChat mini-program

07 Mountain hiking

Date: Jan 1, 2025

Location:East Sheshan Park, Sheshan National Forest Park

The 19th Sheshan New Year's Day Mountain Hiking is a great way to kick off 2025 with a refreshing outdoor experience and become a part of a cherished tradition in the region.

Inquire at (+86) 021-5765-7231

08 Drumming event

Date: Jan 1, 2025

Location:No 888 Changji Road, Anting town, Jiading district

Anting Old Street will welcome the new year with a drumming event. Participants can ring the auspicious bell at Yong'an Pagoda, stroll through the market, and immerse themselves in a variety of interactive activities showcasing intangible cultural heritage.
Participation is free

09 Welcoming the first sunlight of 2025

Date: Jan 1, 2025

Location:The ferry terminal of Jinshan City Beach

Visitors can welcome the first sunlight of 2025 on the morning of Jan 1 at Jinshan City Beach, filling out wish cards and releasing balloons into the sky.
Participation: Purchase tickets via the Meituan app by searching "金山城市沙滩" (Jinshan City Beach)

10 Folk activities

Date: Jan 1, 2025

Location:Qingcun town, Fengxian district

A New Year's Day event featuring lion dance performances, calligraphy displays, interactive booths, and other folk activities will invite visitors from all over.
On-site participation

11 Snake-themed lanterns

Dates: December 2024 – February 2025

Location:Alley 123 Panding Road

Panlong Tiandi will feature a giant snake lantern weaving through the millennium-old bridges. The streets will be adorned with snake-themed lanterns, and dragon dances will enliven the alleys.
Participation: Free; inquire by calling (+86) 021-6486-6486

12 Shanghai International Winter Festival

Date: Until Feb 28, 2025

Location:No 501 Dongdaming Road, Hongkou district

The 6th Shanghai International Winter Festival is currently ongoing at Sinar Mas Plaza. Visitors can enjoy a 10,000-sq-m outdoor ice rink, over 50 winter activities, trendy fun, and a basketball-themed light show.
Participation: Buy tickets via the “乐滑之梦乐园” (Joy Skating Dream) WeChat mini-program

13 Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival

Dates: Jan 1 – Feb 12, 2025

Location:Yuyuan Garden Mall

The annual Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival is set to light up Shanghai on New Year's Day to mark the upcoming Year of the Snake, celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special exhibition taking place at the same time.
Participation: Tickets are available on the Piaoxingqiu app and WeChat mini-program.
Source:Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, Yuyuan Garden, IC, Jinshan City Beach, Longhua Temple