2. WeChat red envelopes

Using your WeChat to send cash-loaded red envelopes, or hongbao, is also a good way to show your love and care to that special someone.

Many young Chinese would prefer to add a particular amount of money to the hongbao, such as 52.0 and 131.4 (or 5.20 and 13.14, if your pocket is a bit tight) which sound like "wo ai ni (I love you)" or "yi sheng yi shi (a lifetime forever)" in Chinese.

3. Other options

If you're purchasing for her, remember that women never have enough clothing, handbags and cosmetics, making them all great choices for gifts.

A lipstick in a dream color or DIY gifts will surely make your beloved swoon.

Consider books that suit the taste of your princess, or a kitten or puppy, which would come as a huge surprise for women who love animals.

Meanwhile, if you're buying for him, wallets, belts, ties and electric shavers always offer good options for presents.

Or, if you're the creative type, consider preparing something yourself, such as a candlelight dinner or a photo album full of sweet memories from the past.