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Beijing

Welcome the Rabbit in style

Usher in the Year of Rabbit at Grange, the Westin Beijing Chaoyang, with an epicurean four-course set menu, plus a glass of champagne at Westin Executive Club on the 34th floor, with promise of a spectacular view of the fireworks. Available at 888 yuan ($134) a person plus 15 percent of surcharge on Feb 2.

010-5922-8880

Buffet with hot pot

Indulge in some good old hot pot at a superb dinner buffet spread at CBD, Grand Millennium Beijing. Buffet is priced at 226 yuan a person. Hot pot is on offer until Jan 27. A discount awaits the first 30 early-bird diners everyday.

010-6530-9383

Dinner with blessings

Chefs at Li Jing Xuan Chinese Restaurant, The Regent Beijing, roll out a special festival menu that includes braised oyster and lettuce in mandarin, symbolizing good fortune and many blessings. The cost is 388 yuan plus 15 percent surcharge per person.

010-8522-1789

New Year brunch

Auspicious Garden at Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing prepares a New Year brunch from Feb 3 to 5. Enjoy fresh lobster besides other seafood, steak, lamb chop, sushi, hot pot, goose liver, as well as Sichuan dishes, and Cantonese dim sum, besides free flow of rose sparkling wine, draft beer and soft drinks.

010-5906-7668

Value-for-money set menus

One East at Hilton Beijing offers a money-saving fine dining experience of the best contemporary American cuisine. Lunch and dinner set menus come at a "two for one" price. Lunch set menu costs 128/138 yuan for two people, and dinner, 260/320 yuan for two people.

010-5865-5030

Shanghai

Chinese New Year buffet

The Stage Restaurant at the Westin Bund Center, Shanghai will offer a Chinese New Year buffet dinner from Feb 2 to 17. The buffet includes lavish selection of seafood, traditional dumplings and spring rolls. The buffet is priced at 368 yuan per person plus a 15 percent surcharge (388 yuan on Feb 2, the New Year's Eve).

021-6335-0577

Bamboo massage

The Angsana Spa, which has 14 treatment rooms and a beauty salon at Hotel Nikko Shanghai recently introduced an innovative bamboo massage. Inspired by the bamboo's smooth texture and its natural ability to retain heat, the bamboo massage is designed to soothe tense muscles and is suitable for guests who experience persistent muscle aches and pain.

021-3211-9999

Spring high tea

Celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival at the Jasmine Lounge of the Fairmont Peace Hotel for an elegant spring high tea. Signature items of the spring high tea include selection of savory sandwiches, quiches and pies, homemade scones with jams and clotted cream. The high tea is offered at 248 yuan per person or 328 yuan per person, including a glass of Moet Chandon. The prices are subject to 15 percent surcharge.

021-6321-6888 Ext 6886

Valentine's Day dinner

The Hilton Shanghai Hongqiao has created a stunning private space for you to celebrate Valentine's with your special someone. The Perfect Valentine's Day package is meant for six very lucky couples. The package, priced at 8,888 yuan per couple plus a 15 percent surcharge, includes one-night stay in the deluxe suite with in-room breakfast, limo pick-up in Shanghai, love spa, specially-designed menu with free flow of champagne, 99 roses and the name of your loved one on ice carving.

021-3323-6666 Ext 56400

Love is in the air

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your sweetheart with a five-course set menu, priced at 688 yuan per couple, with complimentary imported sparkling wine at Grand Mercure Shanghai Zhongya. Every lady will receive a rose and a box of chocolates. The hotel also offers a 528-yuan package of one-night accommodation in the deluxe room with complimentary breakfast for two.

021-6353-5555

(China Daily 01/22/2011 page13)