Expect the dining options in Shenzhen this month to be outstanding, with hotels and restaurants putting out their best for the festive season.
People imagine that because Shenzhen is largely a city of immigrants, it should empty out over the Lunar New Year holidays, but the fact is that in recent years high-end restaurants have become increasingly packed during the season.
Serving up traditional Cantonese favourites, the ultra-swank Marco's (86 755) 2693 6888 ext 8167 at the Crowne Plaza expects to do a swinging business during the celebrations.
Those celebrating Valentine's Day will find the ideal romantic venue at the Crowne Plaza's Blue (86 755) 2693 6888 ext 8022, which is offering set meals for couples priced at 1,388 yuan and 1,888 yuan.
Closer to the border, the Shang Palace restaurant at the Shangri-La (86 755) 8396 1355 is ringing in the Year of the Rooster with a special menu of traditional dishes prepared by master chef Chan Kwok-hung.
Reservation at all of these venues is strongly recommended.