Cities across China were filled with festivities as they welcomed the New Year. In particular, light shows attracted large crowds and created stunning views that lit up the night.
Aerial view of Datang Everbright City in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province / VCG Photo
Aerial view of Datang Everbright City in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province / VCG Photo
"Wish our country prosperity," it says on the Xi'an City Wall. /VCG Photo
"Wish our country prosperity," it says on the Xi'an City Wall. /VCG Photo
A light show held at Qingdao International Sailing Center, east China's Shandong Province. /VCG Photo
A light show held at Qingdao International Sailing Center, east China's Shandong Province. /VCG Photo
A "Hello, 2019," sign at Wenfeng Tower in Luoyi Ancient City, Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. /VCG Photo
A "Hello, 2019," sign at Wenfeng Tower in Luoyi Ancient City, Luoyang, central China's Henan Province. /VCG Photo
The Central Radio & TV Tower lit up the night in Beijing. /VCG Photo
The Central Radio & TV Tower lit up the night in Beijing. /VCG Photo
New Year light show in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province /VCG Photo
New Year light show in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province /VCG Photo
Crowds of people take photos of the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing in east China's Jiangsu Province. /VCG Photo
Crowds of people take photos of the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing in east China's Jiangsu Province. /VCG Photo
The Canton Tower in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. /VCG Photo
The Canton Tower in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. /VCG Photo
The 530-meter Tianjin CTF Finance Center in north China's Tianjin /VCG Photo
The 530-meter Tianjin CTF Finance Center in north China's Tianjin /VCG Photo
New Year light show held in Tianning Pagoda, Changzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province /VCG Photo
New Year light show held in Tianning Pagoda, Changzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province /VCG Photo
Heartwarming messages displayed in the light performances, such as "Hello 2019," "Happy New Year," and "Wish our country prosperity," added to the festive atmosphere.
(Cover Photo: People gather in Taierzhuang Ancient Town, Zaozhuang, east China's Shandong Province to celebrate New Year's Eve. /VCG Photo)