Banyan Tree Valentine

Banyan Tree Shanghai on The Bund invites lovers to celebrate Valentine's Day in a halcyon waterside setting with resplendent views of the Huangpu River, historical Bund and glittering Lujiazui skyline. The hotel's head chef has prepared enticing gourmet dishes for the occasion, including deep-fried oysters with horse radish crme, Balik salmon and caviar bagels and avocado mousse and tuna tartar. 021-2509-1188.

Go West in style

The Ritz Carlton Chengdu will open in the Sichuan provincial capital's downtown in the summer of 2013. It will be the group's flagship property in southwestern China, featuring more than 300 rooms, a world-class fitness center and indoor pool and a spa. 0852-2192-6207.

Welcoming the Year of the Snake

To celebrate the coming of the Year of the Snake, The Puli Hotel and Spa is introducing a special New Year package available from February 8 to 18 featuring a deluxe king room. The package will include perks like a complimentary bottle of red wine, American breakfast at Jing'an, light breakfast at Long Bar, complimentary stocked minibar, and unlimited use of the hotel's health club and 25-meter heated infinity pool. 021-3203-9999.

New Year seafood delight

The Westin Bund Center Shanghai is rolling out a marvelous seafood buffet dinner with a lucky draw and live entertainment to celebrate the New Year. The epic meal, featuring free-flow wine to put guests in the festive spirit, is the ideal way to end 2012 on a satiated note. 021-6335-1888.

Year on a Plate?	Get together Chinese style?