Something for Mum
This year 13 May marks Mother’s Day for China and a slew of other countries worldwide. In honour of the holiday and mothers everywhere, venues throughout Shanghai are offering deals so you can give Mum something special to show her how much you care.
A Spread with Savings for Mum
The spread of international cuisine at the Intercontinental Shanghai Puxi’s ECCO all day dining restaurant is 20% off for all mothers and free for kids under 12. RMB 388 + 15% (standard) and RMB 498 + 15% (including free flow of three types of Champagne).
Intercontinental Shanghai Puxi, 5253 9999 x 6338, www.intercontinental.com
A Cup of Tea and a Chance to Unwind
The Fairmont Peace Hotel is supplementing its afternoon tea buffet (RMB 248 + 15%, RMB 348 + 15% including a glass of Champagne) in the Jasmine Lounge with a special gift for Mum. Vive’s Dewy Shine Lip Gloss (valued at RMB 230) makes for a great way to put a shine on Mum’s lips and a sparkle in her heart. In addition, the hotel’s Willow Stream Spa is also offering a chance for you and Mum to enjoy a needed bit of escape from the hectic pace of Shanghai life. Buy one Spinal Aura massage and get one free at a price of RMB 1,357 net.
Fairmont Peace Hotel, 6138 6813, www.fairmont.com/peacehotel
A Toast to Mum
The Boxing Cat Brewery honours all Moms showing up with their children for brunch by giving them a free glass of Moet Chandon Rose to toast the occasion. 10am – 2pm.
Boxing Cat Brewery, 6426 0360, www.boxingcatbrewery.com
A Gift for You, Mama
A spread of fine French fare and views over the Nanjing Dong Lu pedestrian street await Mums and their loved ones at the Sofitel Shanghai Hyland’s Mother’s Day Brunch. Plus, all mothers receive a special surprise gift. 11am – 3pm. RMB 308 + 15% including select wines, RMB 398 + 15% including Champagne.
Sofitel Shanghai Hyland, 6351 5888, www.sofitel.com/1603
Mother’s Day with a Song
Remember how Mum used to sing you lullabies? Now it’s time to serenade her. The Shanghainese folk music group Elegant Chinese Music of Shanghai plays a program of mother-themed Chinese folk songs including ‘Mother’s Kiss’, ‘Mother in the Candle Light’ and ‘Lullaby’. 7.45pm. RMB 80 – 300.
Shanghai Oriental Art Center, 6217 2426.
The Magic of Massage
In celebration of the world’s givers of life, the Dragonfly is offering all members who are “current and future mums” (i.e. all female members) discounts on treatments all month. A body scrub with 90 min lymphatic drainage aroma oil massage is only RMB 418 (normally RMB 618); a deluxe manicure with pedicure only RMB 528 (normally RMB 645); and a hydrone-moistening treatment only RMB 458 (normally RMB 560).
Dragonfly, 5213 5778, www.dragonfly.net.cn
Win!
Want to give your Mum a five star stay? The Marriott Courtyard Shanghai Pudong is giving away a free weekend night’s stay in one of their luxury standard rooms. E-mail [email protected] with your answer to this question: What’s the best thing that Mum ever did for you?
