French-set meal
For Valentine's Day Le Pre Lenotre's French chef creates a five-course dinner at 1,600 yuan for two people at Sofitel Wanda Beijing, while Vous Lounge prepares a love afternoon tea with cake, and VIC Restaurant offers a sea food buffet at 488 yuan per couple, with French wine, local beer and fresh squeezed juices. 8599-6666
Bed and dinner
China World Hotel Beijing offers a package at 999 yuan plus 15 percent service charge for Valentine's Day, featuring a meal at any of its restaurants, and a night's stay with your loved one, besides breakfast. 6505-2266
Cheese fondue for you
Chef Adrien at the Cabernet wine bar and bistro next to Novotel Beijing Peace prepares a special menu for the season, featuring fondue Savoyarde, steak tartar, and salmon tournedos. There is also a wonderful collection of fine wines from around the world. 6512-8833 ext 7621
Wine and chocolate
CBD International Cuisines restaurant at Grand Millennium Beijing offers a buffet with red wine and a chocolate box, while the hotel's Havana Bar prepares a lover canap buffet with one big glass of rum cocktail. 6590-9383
Oriental-style Valentine's Day
Jing at The Peninsula Beijing cooks up a Valentine's Day four-course set meal with seafood appetizer, caviar, roast beef, shrimp risotto and vanilla strawberry cake. Dinner costs 988 yuan for two. 8516-2888 ext 6714. Huang Ting Chinese Restaurant prepares a seven-dish banquet at 388 yuan per person, plus 15% surcharge. 8516-2888 ext 6707
Heart melters
Award-wining bakery chain, Paris Baguette, is having a Valentine's Day promotion, with its special heart-shaped treats, such as fresh strawberry cake, chocolate cake and cheese cake. 8518-5266