Across China, New Year's Eve celebrations are increasingly focused on reflective and meaningful experiences, moving beyond traditional festivities. Young people, in particular, are embracing events that offer a deeper sense of connection and renewal as they transition into the new year.

• A dance event in Beijing, called “The World of Movements”, gathered young dancers and volunteers to mark the year's end through artistic expression.
• Tian Tian, a volunteer at the Beijing event, highlighted how dance transforms time into a tangible and present experience.
• Tao Ye, artistic director of the Tao Dance Theater, described these celebrations as a "ritual" for renewal and a collective moment.
• In Taiyuan, Shanxi province, Liu Mengying planned a quiet New Year's Eve hike with her children at Luya Mountain.
• Ticket holders for the dance drama The Palace Through Time in Shanxi will receive free admission to Yongle Palace, a Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368) Taoist temple, to welcome 2026.
• Wuzhen, a 1,300-year-old water town in Zhejiang province, offers immersive theatrical performances for its New Year's Eve celebrations.