Valentine’s Day in China — Feb 14, 520, and Qixi (七夕)
In China, romance moments happen on multiple dates: the Western Valentine’s Day (2/14), “520” (May 20), and Qixi (七夕). Use this hub for traditions, gifts, messages, date ideas, and city guides.
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Traditions in China
How people celebrate 2/14, 520, and Qixi—plus modern dating culture.
ExploreQixi (七夕) guide
China’s “traditional Valentine’s Day”: meaning, activities, and messages.
Explore520 (May 20) guide
What 520 means, what to gift, and how to plan a date.
ExploreDate ideas (China)
Hotpot nights, skyline views, dessert crawls, and easy itineraries.
ExploreGift ideas
Classic choices and practical upgrades that feel personal.
ExploreMessages (中文+拼音+English)
Copy-ready lines for WeChat, cards, and captions.
ExploreChina planning tip
Pick one anchor plan (dinner, view, show), book earlier in tier-1 cities, and add one personal message. That’s the high-impact combo.
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