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Explainer: The Story of Qixi, AKA Chinese Valentine's Day

The timeless tale of the weaving girl and the cowherd

by Ella Wong, 25 August 2025

12 Awesome Ways to Celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day in Beijing

Enjoy a great Chinese Valentine's Day in Beijing with offers from our editor's picks!

by That's Beijing, 16 August 2023

9 Luxury Collections in Honor of Chinese Valentine's Day

Here are some of our favorite 2020 capsule collections dedicated to Qixi Festival.

by Rakini Bergundy, 12 August 2020

WIN! Celebrate 520 with Delicate Trendy Xuping Jewelry

These bracelets and necklaces from Xuping Jewelry are simple and modern.

by That's, 15 May 2020

Where to Celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day in Beijing

Chinese Valentine's Day, also known as Qixi, is on Wednesday, August 7.

by That's Beijing, 05 August 2019

4 Last-Minute Chinese Valentine's Day Bouquets You Can Still Buy

Don't worry, we’ve got you covered for Qixi!

by That's, 05 August 2019

3 Last-Minute Chocolate Sets You Can Still Buy for Qixi

Don't worry, we’ve got you covered for Chinese Valentine's Day!

by That's, 02 August 2019

5 Chinese Valentine’s Day Bouquets You Still Have Time to Buy

Don't worry, we’ve got you sorted for Qixi!

by That's, 30 July 2019

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April 2, 2018 at 10:59 am

It is really helpful tips!

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September 18, 2019 at 18:54 pm

I would like to point out that it's not possible for foreigners to have the QR Code on the 12306 app. I tried when I took the train from GZ to Futian two days ago, and I was always getting the "system's busy, please try again later". Called the customer care so many times, every time a different reply. The last person I spoke to basically said it's not available for holders of foreign passports at this time, and that the registration it's only for online purchase (!?). As usual, when it's about customer care for foreigners, they don't get any training at all, and they're always clueless...It's so frustrating...

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December 9, 2019 at 0:46 am

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