Shanghai kicks off 2025 with activities galore
A crowded Shanghai Tower.
Shanghai welcomed 2025 with health and cultural activities.
Early risers headed to the Shanghai Tower, where they boarded the world's fastest elevator, which traveled 546 meters in less than a minute to the 118th floor observatory. They admired the year's first sunrise with the mood electrified by the sound of live music.
Edited by Li Qian.
Onlookers gathered at Jinshan City Beach at 6:55am to witness the sun rising through the mist, a stunning sight that had photographers scrambling to capture the moment. The celebration carried on with interactive activities along the coastline such as writing wish cards and releasing balloons.
Sunrise at Jinshan City Beach
Over 2,000 participants gathered at Expo Cultural Park for a 4-kilometer Health Walk at 8am.
They walked past landmarks, including the Shanghai Greenhouse and the Twin Hills, with vibrant dragon and lion dances and the melodic sounds of Kunqu opera.
A 4km Health Walk at the Expo Culture Park.
Kunqu Opera performance
At Shanghai Disney Resort, the "Ignite the New Year" fireworks show lit up the sky above the Enchanted Storybook Castle last night, blending dazzling lights, projections, and new music.
Provided by Shanghai Disney Resort.
A tech-themed New Year's Eve celebration at the Shanghai Natural History Museum included science talk shows, hands-on experiments, and a tech innovation market. Olympic legends Tao Luna and Yang Yang added flair to the evening.
Guests head to the Shanghai Natural History Museum.
Over 120 rural left-behind children, migrant children, and families of sick children were invited to explore the museum's treasures, creating lasting memories in an unforgettable setting.
Children have fun at a science-themed event.
