Actors dressed as imperial soldiers perform an "ice play," one of the traditional ice sports of the royal family during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), on a frozen lake at Beihai Park in Beijing on December 29, 2023. /CFP
Nearly 200,000 lights are illuminated at an amusement park in Jinan, Shandong Province on December 27, 2023. /CFP
A light show at the riverside of a scenic area in Xuchang, Henan Province, not only amazes visitors with a beautiful night sky, but also impresses them with performers dressed in traditional Chinese costumes, on December 31, 2022. /CFP
Villagers gather for a banquet in Xianfeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province, on December 22, 2023. /CFP
A light show, fireworks, "ice play" or another type of performance: how do you want to ring in 2024?
Some people opt to treat themselves and their loved ones to good food, which is undoubtedly a simpler way to welcome the New Year.
Check out these images of festive activities in China for your own plans.