Simatai Great Wall Shines in 1,000-Drone New Year Spectacle
Gubei Water Town at Simatai Great Wall lit up on Dec. 31 with lion dances, iron fireworks and a 1,000-drone show—bridging ancient heritage and digital innovation to ring in 2026.
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China Space Station Dazzles Over Mainland on New Year’s Day
On Jan. 1, 2026, the China Space Station soared over the Chinese mainland, captured in stunning footage that lit up social media as Earth and space rang in the New Year.
Thousands Gather at Tiananmen Square for 2026 New Year Flag-Raising
On January 1, 2026, thousands gathered at Tiananmen Square on the Chinese mainland for the first-light New Year flag-raising ceremony, marking a moment of unity and hope.
Xinjiang’s Tianchi Lake Rings in 2026 with Cultural Festivities
Xinjiang’s Tianchi Lake celebrated 2026 with drums, songs and dances against Bogda Peak’s dawn light as the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan period begins.
Dragon and Lion Dances Ignite Hong Kong’s New Year Festivities
Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui lit up on New Year’s Day with 138 lions and 1,500 performers from 10+ countries and regions, celebrating Chinese culture and joy.
New Year’s Eve Blast in Swiss Ski Resort Bar Leaves Dozens Feared Dead
A New Year’s Eve explosion in a Crans-Montana bar leaves dozens feared dead and around 100 injured in the early hours of Jan 1, 2026.
Ring in 2026 at Shanghai’s Sinan Mansions: Food, Film & Wontons
Join CGTN’s Zhang Siran and influencer Daniel Aspinwall at Shanghai’s Sinan Mansions for a New Year food fair, Sinan Books and the Shanghai Wonton film lounge.
Short Drives Dominate 2026 New Year Holiday on the Chinese Mainland
Short-distance trips dominated the 2026 New Year holiday on the Chinese mainland, with road traffic up 9%, record rail journeys, and strong flight bookings.
Spectacular Aoyu Fish Lantern Lights Up New Year in Enshi
On New Year’s Eve 2026 in Enshi, central Hubei Province in the Chinese mainland, a gigantic floating Aoyu fish lantern from Lingnan folk culture lit the sky, dazzling thousands.
Hong Kong Rings in 2026 with Dazzling New Year Celebrations
Hong Kong residents and visitors lit up the city with fireworks, countdown parties in Central, and skyline light shows as they welcomed 2026 with hope and unity.