A summary of places to visit on New Year’s Day in Shanghai-Transportation Guide

2021 is less than 10 days away. Are your friends ready for a New Year's Eve trip? As the New Year approaches, the city of Shanghai will always be active in front of people's eyes, with various activities that will keep you busy. What are the fun places to visit in Shanghai on New Year’s Day? Friends in need can refer to the following, a summary of must-visit places in Shanghai on New Year's Day, with transportation guide included.

New Year's Eve Fireworks Show - Shanghai Disney

Shanghai Disneyland is the first Disney theme park in China. Welcome to a magical world you've never seen before. The park is divided into seven theme parks: Mickey Street, Fantasy Garden, Fantasy World, Islands of Adventure, Treasure Cove, Tomorrowland, and Disney Pixar Toy Story. During New Year's Day every year, the most distinctive thing is the fireworks show at Shanghai Disneyland. The special Christmas and New Year events held by Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown are exciting and joyful, making the newly renovated Shanghai Disneyland Resort full of charm. Tired of the same New Year’s Eve in previous years, come to Shanghai Disneyland to watch the most beautiful fireworks show with your favorite people on the best holiday. There are also wonderful entertainment programs in the park, making it a good place to celebrate New Year's Day in Shanghai.

Address: No. 753, Shendi North Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Transportation: Take Metro: Line 11, between Jiading North/Huaqiao and Disney Stations, every day from early morning late into the night. Generally, trains run every few minutes, which is convenient and fast. Visitors can get off the subway at the terminal Disney Station, go out from Exit 1 or 4, and follow the signs to walk for 5 to 10 minutes to Shanghai Disneyland. Bus: You can take Pudong No. 50, Pudong No. 51, or Pudong No. 52. Self-driving: Visitors can drive to Shanghai Disney Resort from the west entrance (resort elevated road) and follow the traffic guidance to the nearby parking lot.

New Year's Eve Countdown - Shanghai Xintiandi

Based on the transformation of Shanghai's unique Shikumen old building area, it is an urban tourist attraction with Shanghai's historical and cultural characteristics and a combination of Chinese and Western. It is divided into two parts, the north and the south. The north is composed of many ancient Shikumen houses and has many high-end consumer places and restaurants. Every New Year's Day, Shanghai New World holds the annual "Shanghai New World New Year Countdown" event, which is a place with a great New Year atmosphere. At that time, Shanghai New World will invite well-known singers and celebrities from both sides of the Taiwan Strait and three places to come and sing with heart. It will also incorporate many innovative elements and high-tech means in stage design, lighting projection, New Year countdown, etc., to provide a wonderful experience for Shanghai residents and foreigners in Shanghai at the end of the year. People present a warm New Year countdown.

Address: Lane 181, Taicang Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (intersection of Madang Road and Zizhong Road)

Transportation: Metro, take Line 10 or Line 13 and get off at Xintiandi Station Car; Bus: Route 911, Route 926, Route 42 and get off at Huangpi South Road Station.

New Year's Eve night view - Oriental Pearl Tower

The Oriental Pearl Tower is one of Shanghai's iconic cultural landscapes, integrating city sightseeing, fashionable dining, shopping and entertainment, historical exhibitions, Pujiang tours, Exhibitions and performances are integrated into one. It is one of the first batch of 5A tourist attractions in the country. There are 11 spheres connected in series from top to bottom. The revolving restaurant is located in a 267-meter sphere and is an excellent place to enjoy the 360-degree night view of Shanghai. Every year during New Year's Day, you can climb to the main observatory level of the Oriental Pearl TV Tower to enjoy the night view of Shanghai, the beautiful night view of the Bund, and a bird's-eye view of the best part of the city, with a panoramic view of both sides of the Huangpu River. Every New Year’s Day there are activities such as balloon releases, which are great to watch! You can also enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner at the revolving restaurant in the sky. It’s a good place to climb up on New Year’s Day to welcome the New Year, and enjoy the night view on New Year’s Eve.

Address: No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New District, Shanghai

Transportation: It is accessible from Lujiazui Station of Metro Line 2. Bus 81, 82, 85, 583, 774, 789, 791, 795, 796, 798, 870, 871, 983, 993, 971, 985, 993, Cai Road Special Line, Lujiazui Financial City 1st Road, Lujiazui Tourist Circle, Sightseeing Tunnel wait.

New Year's Eve - The Bund, Shanghai

The Bund, located on the bank of the Huangpu River in Huangpu District, downtown Shanghai, is one of the most iconic attractions in Shanghai. The Shanghai Bund is close to the Huangpu River, the mother river of Shanghai, where giant ships shuttle. On the other side of the river, skyscrapers such as the Jin Mao Tower and the World Financial Center stand. At night, neon lights bloom on both sides of the Pujiang River, making it a perfect place to stroll along the Bund with your loved one and experience the charm and romance of the "city that never sleeps." The night view of the Bund is the characteristic of Shanghai's night view, with its elegant riverside, brilliant lights and magnificent landscape lights. It is as far away as a rainbow on the moon. Shanghai’s Bund has not held any New Year’s Eve events since 2014, but it is still a great place to celebrate the New Year, welcome the New Year and enjoy the night view.

Address: Zhongshan East 1st Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai (near Huangpu River)

Transportation: Metro Line 2 and Line 10 are about a 15-minute walk from Nanjing East Road Station.