How will you say goodbye to the past and usher in a vibrant new year as the clock strikes midnight to welcome 2025? Out there in the streets of Qingdao's historic downtown, residents and businesses have been meticulously preparing a grand New Year's Eve "feast" in what is going to be a thoughtfully curated celebration that is expected to blend culture, art, shopping, and leisure to promise visitors and residents a deeply meaningful and unforgettable way to ring in the new year.

Celebrate together and party until midnight! On the evening of December 31, at the Taixingli Courtyard, various epicurean delights will assemble for the "Cheers to the New Year" event, where residents and visitors can raise their glasses to welcome the coming of 2025. Special surprise gifts will be handed out at the stroke of midnight while the HIGH5 boy band takes center stage at the Guangxingli Scenic Spot in the Dabaodao blocks for a meticulously planned "Countdown Party with You" outing. Guests can groove to the band's energetic beats, dance their hearts out, and joyfully count down to the new year.

Music has always been a universal way to celebrate, and as we usher in the new year, melodies of hope will flow, carrying blessings and anticipation. On December 31, 2024, and the evening of January 1, 2025, Boshan Road Square in the Dabaodao blocks will host New Year concerts where residents and visitors can revel in the rhythm of life and the passage of time. Landmarks like the Shuilongchi Plaza in Qingdao's historic Shangjieli area, Taixingli Courtyard, and the New Qingdao History Museum at Zhongshan Road will ignite the festive spirit on New Year's Eve with live pop bands, electrifying DJ sets, and soulful performances by talented vocalists. A fusion of Chinese and Western instrumental music will craft a stunning symphony, blending celebration and aspiration for a dazzling start to the year. The atmosphere at the Shangjieli Haishishanmeng Square will be transforming into a musical fiesta featuring a dynamic lineup of rock bands, Charleston dance party, street dance performances, and hip-hop showcases promising to keep the energy high and spirits soaring all night long.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the festive spirit in the air grows stronger. Yizhou Road Plaza in the Dabaodao blocks will be hosting a "Year-End Food Bazaar" on December 31, 2024, featuring interactive lion dance parades and cultural showcases from local favorites like Lotus Garden, Barcarolle Fish Dumplings, and the TSINGTAO1903 bar. Meanwhile, the Zhongshan Road, Jiaozhou Road, and Sifang Road areas will be illuminated by the brilliant lantern displays of the "Good Fortune Bazaar" to create a joyful New Year atmosphere. At the Pichaiyuan 1902 Snack Area, the "New Year's Resolutions Festival" will soon kick off to offer visitors a chance to experience traditional handicrafts and watch calligraphy masters create and gift Spring Festival couplets, fully immersing everyone in the festive mood of bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one.

The wealth of New Year's Eve events is sparking excitement in the city's consumer market, creating innovative shopping experiences and driving "New Year" spending. The "Enchanting New Year Season - Year-End Carnival Shopping" event at the Dabaodao blocks, with special discount coupons alongside various local businesses, offers various deals to attract customers. For just 14.90 yuan, you can enjoy a comedy open-mic show at the Super Music Factory, while popular eateries like Qin Jin Snacks, Tian Tian BBQ, and the Tsingtao1903 bar are serving up special discount menus. Dishes like claypot meat, grilled squid, and Qingdao's traditional chive pockets will be available at 20% off at the Snack Area. The Tai Xing Li area is also offering discounts at its dining spots, including Nan Hotpot, Muzi Dawei, and Big Wave bar, to energize New Year's Eve shopping and dining.