Numerous activities to celebrate New Year in Suzhou

Yesterday is the first day of New Year's Day holiday. Still haven't decided where to go? Here is a guide to New Year activities across the city.

Panmen Gate New Year Celebration

There are plenty of activities, many Instagramable spots and a fair with traditional Chinese features.

Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., December 30 and January 1; 8:30 a.m. to 12 a.m., December 31

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Xiangmen Gate Light Show

With the wall of Xiangmen Gate as the curtain, the light show presents a modern-yet-traditional visual feast.

Time: 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:30 p.m., December 30 to January 1

Tiger Hill Garden Party

A cultural feast awaits visitors at Tiger Hill, where there is artificial snow, tea parties and fairs.

Time: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., December 30 to January 1

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Jinji Lake Music Fountain

In the event of rain and gales, the music fountain will be closed.

Time: 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., December 30 to January 1

Bicester Village Firework Show

A firework show will be staged at midnight to usher in the new year. Besides, on New Year's Eve, Bicester Village will extend its opening hours to 1 a.m.

Time: 12 a.m., January 1

HB World Firework Show

In addition to the firework show, there will be an intangible cultural heritage performance and a band show.

Time: Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance; 8 p.m., December 30Band Show: Night of December 31

Firework Show: 12 a.m., January 1

Suzhou Bay Music Fountain & Firework Show

Music fountain and fireworks will together light up Suzhou Bay.

Time: Music Fountain: 7:30 p.m., December 30; 6:55 p.m., 7:30 p.m., December 31; 7:30 p.m., January 1

Firework Show: 7 p.m., December 31

Tongli Evening Drum and Morning Bell Activity

The 24th "Evening Drum and Morning Bell" activity will take place in Tongli Scenic Area on December 31.

Time: Waist Drum Parade: 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m., 9 p.m. (Tuisi Square→Mingqing Street→Entrance to Retreat and Reflection Garden)

Retreat and Reflection Garden Night Tour: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Luoxing Islet Fair: 8:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.

New Year Concert: 10:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. (next to Wenchang Hall on Luoxing Islet)

Bell Ringing: 11:33 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Guanyin Temple on Luoxing Islet)

Firework Display: 12 a.m. to 12:10 a.m.

Visitors can buy tickets at Tuisi Square or Luoxing Islet Wharf同里罗星洲游船码头 between 5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Suzhou Amusement Land New Year Celebration

A series of activities will be held at Suzhou Amusement Land, including a firework show, a float parade and dances, to celebrate the New Year.

Time: 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., December 31

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Dayang Mountain Electronic Music Party

There is not only an electronic music party and a firework show, but also countless delicacies.

Time: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., December 30 and January 1; 3 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., December 31

Xijing Bay New Year's Eve Party

A series of activities will be hosted to ring in the new year, including a campfire party, bamboo pole dancing, tug of war, firework shows and torch performances.

Time: New Year's Eve