Still planning your New Year celebration? Jinan invites you to an array of exciting events, including dazzling fireworks, lively performances, vibrant carnivals, animal encounters, and winter-themed activities. Come to ring in 2025 with joy and excitement!

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Experience New Year's Eve carnival at Mingshui Ancient Town

The Mingshui Ancient Town in Zhangqiu district will host a New Year's Eve carnival featuring a traditional Chinese culture-themed parade, a spectacular fireworks display, an electronic music party, and a poetry contest, offering visitors non-stop excitement. The carnival will take place from 6:00 pm Dec 31 to 00:00, Jan 1, 2025.

Countdown to the New Year at Jinan Fantawild Oriental Heritage

The Jinan Fantawild Oriental Heritage will hold its "Electronic Music New Year's Eve" carnival from Dec 31,2024 to Jan 1, 2025. The celebration will feature an exciting lineup of activities, including dazzling fireworks shows, a live music party, traditional performances, and a heartwarming atmosphere with countless wish balloons soaring into the sky. Visitors will be able to join in the countdown to the New Year, enjoy a thrilling array of entertainment options, and experience the festive spirit of the season with family and friends.

A file photo taken on Jan 27 show the illuminated Jinan Fantawild Oriental Heritage. [Photo/IC]

Get immersed in 2025 New Year's Concert

Celebrate the new year with a symphonic journey! On Dec 31, 2024, as the year comes to a close and the first light of 2025 dawns, the Quancheng Symphony Orchestra invites you to join a grand musical feast. The show will start at 7:30 PM. Come and let the enchanting melodies and rhythmic notes usher you into the new year.

Rehearsal for the 2025 New Year's Concert. [Photo/WeChat account: huanyinwenhualvyou]

Meet animals at Jinan Wildlife World

The Jinan Wildlife World will host its "Winter Adventure" event from Dec 31, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025 with exciting activities like animal-themed accommodations, night performances, and a chance to receive New Year gifts.

Enjoy winter thrills at Paomaling Scenic Area

The Paomaling Scenic Area will celebrate the New Year with the "Snow and Ice Carnival" on Jan 1, 2025, featuring unique snow-themed photo spots, a short video contest, and a DIY snow sculpture competition, offering plenty of fun and artistic experiences to ring in 2025.

Visitors enjoy skiing at Paomaling Scenic Area. [Photo/Paomaling Scenic Area]