Much ado over lanterns and love

Valentine's Day takes on a new meaning for many Chinese this year as it falls on what happens to be the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. more
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Love or family?

Many Chinese?men have been asked by their girlfriends, "If your mother and I fall into the water at the same time, and both of us can't swim, which one will you save first?"

Unfortunately, there is not a good answer for this question. more

Valentine?sparks surge in rose prices

Men are expected to give their beloved ones roses on Valentine's Day which always leads to price hikes for the flowers every year on this special day. However, rose prices have already surged much more than previous years due to a reduction in output and transportation affected by rain and snow. more

Love-sealing gifts evolve with the times 

Lantern Festival and Valentine's Day fall on the same day of February 14 this year, and it has forced many men to worry about either spending the day with their family or with their girlfriend.

Not sure what to give? Here's our editor's recommendations. more

China cross

Red?bean

Wrislet?

Jade?

Hairpin

Ring

Necklace?

Flowers?

Luxury?

DIY?

Unusual gifts for Valentine's Day 

Still scratching your head to figure out a way to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day? Let your gifts talk. And if you want to make this day a special one, ditch the old fashion way of sending flowers or chocolates or cards and think outside of the box. Try at least one of our collections of Valentine gifts. It may add an extra touch of magic to your romantic relationship. more

E-hongbao

Golden rose

Digital camera

Apple 6

Yu'E Bao

Google glass

Smartwatch

Air purifier

Chocolate tangyuan

Fresh flowers ready for double festival

Golden roses become popular gifts for Valentine's day

The Sweet Spot offers attractive and tasty cakes for the romantic occasion,?topped with heart-shaped chocolate and snow-white magnolia flowers. more

Bring your loved ones to Aria Bar, and enjoy a night with premium champagne such as NV Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut, NV Louis Roederer and Brut Premier, Reims.?more

Food is the language of love. Here are some ideas for your Valentine's Day. more

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and it's time to get the romance on with that special someone on February 14.

Here are the newest Valentine's movies that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in the power of love. more

China's top lantern shows

In ancient times, Lantern Festival was the only day that girls were allowed to leave their home to see the?world, and even go out on a date with their "Mr. Right". This year the?festival coincides with Valentine's Day, making it an extra special day for dating.?more

If it's just for Valentine's Day, a candlelight dinner with some wine at a restaurant in?Beijing or a night-time stroll?in Shanghai may be enough.

When China's Lantern Festival coincides with Valentine's Day, however,?you may want to try something really special. more

Tangyuan, or yuanxiao, as they are called in the north, are walnut-shaped dumplings made from glutinous rice flour with many types of filling. The wide variety of flavors reflects the diversities of regions, provinces and villages.?more

Just as Western influences can be tasted in the modern mooncake, the traditional Chinese delicacy eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival, chocolate and yuanxiao are one of many new pairings for the Lantern Festival. more