From the temple bells of Tokyo to the mad party scene at Rio De Janeiro, here are 10 countries around the world that celebrate NYE in style.
From pyrotechnics, lots of laughter, live music gigs and the legendary ball drop over Time Square building, NYC is one of THE places to be for New Year’s Eve.
For NYE, the Eiffel Tower is the place to be. You get to mingle with the partygoers, indulge in all sorts of spirits and watch the beautiful fireworks on display. Plus, the special light show at Eiffel Tower cannot be missed, along with a river cruise down Seine.
The legendary Copacabana Beach becomes one of the biggest and wildest New Year party spots in the world and you’ll need special energy levels to keep up with the revellers. Don’t forget to join everyone and toss flowers into the sea.
Dance on the street, check out fireworks, catch music concerts and party with absolute strangers for three days at Edinburgh’s Princess Street Gardens, the venue for their NYE party. Also called Hogmanay Celebrations, you can expect lots of good food, drinks, adventures and more.
At Sydney, NYE is celebrated with tons of fun stuff, ranging from firework displays, light shows, cruises for tourists and locals and more, not to mention the stunning offering of food and drinks and revelry.
The river Thames sparkles in all the light around in London on New Year’s Eve. Londoners sure know how to party and add a healthy dose of fireworks, tons of delicious food and cocktails and beer and lights, you wouldn’t want to leave. Don’t forget to chime in when hundreds and thousands of party goers countdown to midnight as the Big Ben strikes.
Music concerts, boat cruises, themed parties and of course the snazzy display of fireworks – Hawaii Islands is a dream during NYE, especially if you’re a party animal. And what’s really cool is that amid all the madness, you’ll even find a quiet spot of two to ring in the new year in peace and silence.
From locals to tourists, NYE in Bangkok, especially around Central World Square, is a whole new game. Apart from the countless bars and clubs pushing all boundaries to give you a good time, one is also treated to a multitude of fireworks and live music and lots of fun.
For something truly exemplary, run off to Yokohama in Japan, that not only has some insanely long parties but one of the most unmissable experiences is the 108 rings of the temple bell, thanks to the local monks.
Berlin offers some of the most extravagant events the world has seen during NYE. From magic shows to music and dance to food and beer among other spirits, people here love to party and make a lot of noise. The TV tower even hosts a dance party which is must-see.