2. Attend New Year countdown celebration in Dongguan Street
The New Year countdown ceremony is held annually in Dongguan Street, which attracts huge crowds and is filled with festive atmosphere. It's a good place to greet the New Year while enjoying the historic arts, crafts and local snacks as the street combines well-preserved buildings, featured shops and traditional restaurants.
Dongguan Street, located at the east of the Grand Canal which runs through the city, used to be one of the busiest streets in ancient Yangzhou. [Photo/WeChat account: Yangzhou municipal tourism bureau]