They created one of the greatest epicurean culture in the world, but China's guardians of cuisine are having to move with the times to catch up with the rest of world at warp speed.
Lovers who love food should consider enjoying the candlelit Valentine's Day dinner for two offered by Traders Hotel's T-Bazaar for 858 yuan net ($136).
Among the most festive events in Beijing for Spring Festival are its temple fairs, of which are the biggest held at Ditan Park, Longtan Park, Chaoyang Park and Qianmen Pedestrian Street.