Celebrating Valentine in Shanghai

Baby, you can drive my car: Shanghai Auto Museum offers free entry on Valentine's Day. Photo provided to Shanghai Star

If you want to make this Valentine's Day one to remember, Zhou Wenting has a range of suggestions as to how you can celebrate the special day.

If you are looking for a special way to mark Valentine's Day with your sweetheart, Shanghai will not disappoint you. The city is a fashionable and romantic hub, and there is no shortage of places to celebrate the Western festival.

We've sought out some activities where you can bring your loved one and make this Valentine’s Day one to remember.

Dine on a Ferris Wheel

Dishes from Michelin-starred restaurants will be served on the ferris wheel in Jinjiang Park, Shanghai's oldest amusement park. A couple can enjoy the night view and the food for 90 minutes on the romantic ferris wheel.

Venue: Jinjiang Park 錦江樂園

Address: 201 Hongmei Road, Minhang district

閔行區虹梅路201號

Charge: 2,980 yuan ($476) per couple

Japanese anime

This is the first time the Japanese animation brand Chibi Maruko-chan (櫻桃小丸子) has held an exhibition in China to celebrate 25 years on the air. Visitors will see original sketches and exhibits that have never been seen by the public.

Venue: Shanghai Takashimaya Department Store

高島屋百貨

Address: 1438 Hongqiao Road, Changning district

長寧區虹橋路1438號