It’s time to switch up your Christmas party with some spots that look spectacular during the holidays. From a festive Hong Kong to a glowing Amsterdam.
Regardless of the season, holiday light shows are spectacular events to start the new year. If you’re looking for a New Year’s Eve celebration that combines tradition and modernity in one stop, check out these destinations that offer some jaw-dropping – and seasonal – light displays. You might as well check out other locations near you that have the same amazing lightings display, click here to investigate and see what this lightings have in common that makes them spectacular.
Vancouver, Canada
The Festival of Lights at the VanDusen Botanical Garden is a spectacle of light. It uses the entire 15 acres of its land to showcase trees and an amazing 8-minute light show every half hour.
Tokyo
For the holiday season, Tokyo is filled with unique and spectacular light displays. While some of these light shows remain in place until February, none will disappoint. Standouts include the lovely Blue Cavern in Shibuya, an odd amalgamation of blue grottos, and a dizzying array of yellow lights illuminating the trees in Showa Kinen Park.
Medellín, Colombia
Medellin is known for its pleasant weather, and the holidays are celebrated with a full-throttle passion. The second-largest city in Colombia and the fourth-largest in South America will come alive at the massive annual Alumbrados festival of lights. Staged mostly in Parques del Río, admission is free, keeping crowds capped at around 27 million LED lights!
Amsterdam
A touring boat ride through Amsterdam’s UNESCO listed historic center is a must-do activity during the annual Christmas season. Students, families, and every resident of the city flock to overlook the sparkling canal while admiring 1,200 different light art installations. The classic Christmas spirit is felt everywhere you go with new colorful lights appearing every day.
Nice, France
You’ll find that there are plenty of things to do at the Village de Noël in Nice. The Christmas market features over 60 chalets, a wonderful ice-skating rink, and a friendly community of people eager to share their love of the holiday season.
Hong Kong
Embrace the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong during the holidays! The Symphony of Lights in this dense urban setting will leave you awestruck when they light up at night. There are wonderful markets, window displays, and concerts abound to wrap your head around. Unique to this area is the light show, where lights will be choreographed for a thrilling display as brightly as neon across more than 40 skyscrapers lining Victoria Harbor.
Como, Italy
The best of Italy is in the Piazza Cavour and Teatro Sociale. Located in Como, Italy, you’ll find Christmas markets, stunning light shows, ice skating rinks, holiday images projected onto ancient buildings, and gelato. Finish the day with a spectacular scoop of pistachio or caramel cream gelato at Gelateria Lariana.
