Festival celebrations in Shenzhen for the New Year

Holiday celebrations at Window of the World. File photo

Window of the World

Indulge in a cosplay party at Window of the World while you wait for the New Year to arrive. If cosplay isn't your thing, the WoW New Year Party is the perfect alternative, where you can bid farewell to 2024 and ring in the New Year alongside thousands of fellow revelers.

The fun doesn't stop there. Experience the local culture by treating your taste buds to a Chinese New Year banquet, followed by festivities for the Spring Festival and the Lantern Festival, which is observed on the 15th day of the first lunar month.

Add: 9037 Shennan Boulevard, OCT, Nanshan District

Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Window of the World Station, Exit K

OCT Harbor

Come to OCT Harbor for a “Super New Year” filled with joy. From Dec. 21 to Feb. 12, 2025, this purpose-built waterfront area will be decorated with New Year ornaments centered around the IP of Nico, the national treasure giant panda, and spectacular New Year fireworks, creating a festive atmosphere that brings fortune, good luck and blessings to its guests.

The OCT Harbor will also host a “Super Lantern Festival,” and a Spring Festival flower market as it strives to establish itself as one of Shenzhen's premier New Year landmarks.

Add: 2008 Binhai Boulevard, Nanshan District

Metro: Line 9 to Shenzhen Bay Park Station, Exit E

Splendid China • China Folk Culture Villages

The 2025 Splendid Lantern Fair at Splendid China • China Folk Culture Villages will integrate Cantonese culture with various activities such as intangible cultural heritage performances, traditional folk art and specialty foods, presenting a diverse and creative culture of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Running from Dec. 31 to Feb. 16, 2025, the lantern fair will feature a Cantonese food street, and intangible cultural heritage performance such as iron flower displays.

Add: 9003 Shennan Boulevard, OCT, Nanshan District

Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station, Exit D

OH Bay

As the New Year is around the corner, the OH Bay in Qianhai is hosting a spectacular audio-visual celebration by blending traditional culture with modern elements. From Dec. 21 to Feb. 14, 2025, a series of exciting activities, including traditional music concerts, folk music performances and New Year-themed parades, will entertain residents and tourists alike, allowing them to enjoy the charm of traditional Chinese culture.

Add: 8 Baoxing Road, Qianhai

Metro: Line 1 to Xin'an Station, Exit D; Line 5 to Linhai Station, Exit A; or Line 11 to Bao'an Station, Exit B