Dating in Beijing, Shanghai

For young Chinese couples in cities like Beijing and Shanghai, finding a romantic place is always hard. Home is a big NO, NO, as traditionally Chinese homes are small and cramped. Several years ago, a couple would go to a McDonald's or KFC's, where the fast foods chains serve western foods such as hamburgers, fried chickens to young people who are willing to try new things and can afford them.

Nowdays, Shopping becomes trendy for young city hippies. Beijing Wangfujing (王府井）and Shanghai's Xintiandi (新天地)offers both Chinese brands and Western luxury stores. Kind like a Mall in the U.S., Xintiandi in Shanghai offers fasion stores, restaurants, movie theaters and fitness center. (See a Japanese article on Nikkei Net)