By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, Chen Guanxin, compiled and reported
This year, Western Valentine’s Day falls on the same day as the Lantern Festival, adding to the festive and family-oriented atmosphere. According to Jing Station’s survey of the most popular Valentine’s products in previous years, they have listed the three unbeatable essentials for Valentine’s Day—chocolate, gifts for lovers, and a great dining atmosphere. Netizens are encouraged to plan a sweet Valentine’s activity amid the rich traditional holiday spirit, letting the trio of Valentine’s must-haves add warmth to their relationship.
agne’s b. DELICES 16-piece assorted chocolates, recommended price NT$1,280. (Photo provided by Jing Station Fashion Plaza)
According to past data from Jing Station on the most popular Valentine’s items, “chocolate” is the undisputed essential No. 1. Whether you’re in the early stages of dating, deeply in love, planning to confess your feelings, or are a long-time couple, chocolate holds strong emotional symbolism. Jing Station offers a variety of chocolate gift boxes for Valentine’s Day, allowing people to give thoughtful and stylish gifts that express affection. For example, GODIVA’s round Valentine’s chocolate gift box with 9 pieces is recommended at NT$1,280, featuring four captivating chocolate designs printed with different French love messages: “Amour (love),” “Bisou (kiss),” “Merci (thank you),” and “Pour Toi (for you),” symbolizing the tender emotions between lovers.
GODIVA’s Valentine’s chocolate round gift box with 9 pieces, recommended price NT$1,280. (Photo provided by Jing Station Fashion Plaza)
The second essential for Valentine’s Day is “gifts for lovers.” This year, Jing Station recommends popular couples’ watches and matching necklaces. Examples include the Marc By Marc Jacobs metal couple’s watch, originally priced at NT$16,400/pair, now on special for NT$14,760/pair; TISSOT’s PRC 200 sports chronograph couple’s watches, recommended price NT$30,780/pair; and ALBA couple’s watches, originally NT$11,500/pair, now at NT$9,200/pair. For matching necklaces, the recommended items are agne’s b. BIJOUX limited-edition Valentine’s necklace set, originally NT$8,260, now at NT$5,590, and SWAROVSKI’s ACT rings for WOMEN/MEN, recommended price NT$5,200 each.
ALBA couple’s watches, special price NT$9,200. (Photo provided by Jing Station Fashion Plaza)
With the first two essentials covered, a perfect ending to Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without a great dining atmosphere. Jing Station is home to a variety of themed restaurants offering diverse cuisines and moods, all with special Valentine’s Day set menus for couples. For example, the Red Bistro’s Valentine’s Day couple’s set menu is recommended at NT$2,513 for two (plus 10% service charge), including a specialty cocktail + seared duck liver with kiwi sauce + fresh strawberry fruit salad with white balsamic vinegar + pearl barley vegetable soup/pumpkin soup/cream of mushroom soup (choose any 2) + handmade bread + grilled American beef short rib with creamy black truffle tagliatelle/specially baked prawns & cheese fish rolls with tomato seafood tagliatelle + warm caramel brûlée tart & vanilla ice cream + coffee/tea/juice (choose any 2). The Turandot Valentine’s set menu is recommended at NT$2,640 for two (plus 10% service charge), including caviar scallop tartlet + shrimp and potato cream soup + Boston lobster tagliatelle + premium American Choice naturally raised filet mignon + handmade dessert + selected ground coffee/premium black tea. Add-on house wine is available at a special buy-one-get-one-free price of NT$220 per glass.
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“Turandot” premium American Choice naturally raised filet mignon. (Photo provided by Jing Station Fashion Plaza)