6 places to get romantic for Qixi

Qixi, otherwise known as Chinese Valentine's Day, is rapidly approaching on Tuesday August 9, and if your other half is already asking what you have planned for a romantic night out, we've got you covered.

Qixi commemorates the love of Cowherd and the Weaving Maid, and falls on the 7th day of the 7th month of the lunar calendar. In contemporary times it functions just the same way as the Western Valentine's Day, with partners exchanging gifts and enjoying a romantic night.

Here are just a few special events Shanghai has to offer - click 'read more' at the bottom of this post for the full list of Chinese Valentine's events.

Chi-Q Chinese Valentine's Menu

Celebrate your love at CHI-Q with delicate flavours composed by renowned Chef JG with an Asian spin. Share the moment with your beloved one and enjoy the BBQ experience 'as passionate as your love', apparently, while adding some flames to it. The Chinese Valentine’s Menu on Tuesday 9, at 998RMB, includes 4 appetizers, a BBQ basket and dessert.

Mercato Chinese Valentine's Day Sharing Menu

Enjoy a 7 course sharing menu on Tuesday 9 that starts with the taste of fresh diver scallop carpaccio and is followed by signature mercato fare like burrata cheese and wood fired pizza. The menu includes one glass of rose sparkling wine. 499RMB per person (minimum 2 guests).

Waldorf Astoria Spa Party

Well this is certainly eye-grabbing. On Tuesday 9 guests can enjoy an aroma flower bath, foot reflex (30 minutes) and soothing bamboo massage (90 minutes). Comes with a set of red velvet afternoon tea and a bottle of champagne. 2,500RMB for two persons. 10% service charge and 6% Value Added Tax (VAT) will be charged additionally on the sum. Reservation is highly recommended.

Chinese Valentine's Day at The Peninsula Shanghai

If you want to go baller status, how about an elegant flower-inspired edition of The Peninsula Afternoon Tea paired with chilled Champagne, plus a luxury ride in a vintage Rolls-Royce and a bouquet of red roses?

In the evening, Valentine’s diners can enjoy a five course French meal overlooking the Bund at Sir Elly’s, or an authentic seven course Cantonese menu at Yi Long Court. The packages range from 320RMB per person to 2,088RMB per person.

Chinese Valentine's Dinner at Tomatito

We love Tomatito, and this Tuesday they're offering 499RMB per couple for 6 dishes and special Valentine's dessert. For 50RMB more, you can get 2 glasses of Coto de Hayas wine. An option to bank on.

Jean-Georges' Qixi Dinner menu

Indulge yourselves in a specially crafted menu featuring dishes such as foie gras brulé and wagyu beef tenderloin with cherry mustard etc. Five course early bird menu for 998RMB per couple; six course tasting menu for 1,498RMB per couple.