Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, are you ready for it?
It’s finally that time of the year again — when couples and our precious singles are out celebrating the love month! Giving chocolates or flowers and going to a nice restaurant are some of the usual happenings during Valentine’s Day. But, if you want to switch things up this love month and try something new, then we’ve got you covered with some date ideas that will definitely up your Valentine’s Day this year!
🥰 What to do this Valentine’s Day 🥰
First stop, Japan! If you happen to be in Japan for Valentine’s Day, here are two activities that you can try with your special someone:
1. Race the streets of Akihabara like the cool couple that you are 🏎
If you like going on drives together or just love the idea of doing something you don’t normally do, then this Street Go Karting Experience in Akihabara is the perfect date idea for you! See the town together from a different perspective while on your go-karts and feel like a celebrity couple as you drive around because bystanders will definitely take photos of you. Before hitting the road, make sure to take lots of photos with your go-karts to commemorate this unique and exciting Valentine’s date!
2. Witness nature turn into art together at teamLab Botanical Garden in Osaka ✨
If you’re the type of couple who love and appreciate art, then this is a date idea that you won’t want to miss! Step into teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka, a beautiful Nagai Botanical Garden during the day and an interactive art exhibit by night! Starting off your visit to this attraction is a walk through the garden that houses about 1,200 plant species that are so pretty to marvel at and admire. Come nighttime, you’ll be delighted with a stunning art exhibit that specializes in nature and everything surrounding it — wind, rain, people, and animals. When you move, the art surrounding you will move too, making you the subject of each art piece!
Klook Tip: The interactive art pieces in the exhibit look great in photos, so make sure you and your date strike the most aesthetic and artsy poses!
Next up, South Korea! Here are some fun date ideas that you can do this love month during your trip to South Korea:
3. Fulfill your amusement park date dreams at Everland in Seoul 🎡
Couples who live for the thrill will definitely love to spend Valentine’s Day at one of South Korea’s top attractions — Everland! Inside the theme park are five themed zones for you and your date to explore: Global Fair, American Adventure, Magic Land, European Adventure, and Zootopia. To kickstart your Everland adventure, make sure to experience these rides first: Thunder Falls, Amazon Express, Rolling X-Train, and the iconic T-Express!
There’s also an animal safari in Everland if you wish to take a breather and spend some time with the friendliest animals, like pandas, elephants, and giraffes. You won’t only watch them, but you’ll also get a chance to feed them! Just remember to be gentle and keep your camera’s flash off.
Klook Tip: The T-Express is a ride that you must take on! It’s a wooden roller coaster standing 200 feet tall from the ground and is recognized as the World’s Top 10 fastest wooden roller coaster at 104 km/h.
4. Have an intimate time aboard the Busan Air Cruise Cable Car 🚡
You probably thought that Seoul was all that you’ve got for a sweet Valentine’s Day date during your South Korea trip. But aside from Seoul, the country also boasts the breathtaking city of Busan! Take your date on a scenic cruise through the air during your Busan Air Cruise Cable Car experience and see the beautiful Songdo Beach just right below you. Make sure to take photos of some of Busan’s iconic landmarks that you will definitely spot from your cable car, like Songdo Coastal Dulle Road, Namhang Bridge, Yeongdo Bridge, some mountains, and even rock cliffs!
Klook Tip: Purchase the Crystal Cabin option to ride a transparent cable car that includes a transparent floor to add some more fun and thrill to you and your date’s overall experience!
Let’s head on over to Taiwan, you love birds! If you’re a couple currently exploring Taiwan, here’s a date idea that you might want to try:
5. Enjoy an afternoon tea or a romantic dinner on the Taipei Restaurant Bus by Regent Taipei 🥂
A date is not a date without food, so hop aboard the Taipei Restaurant Bus, the first double-decker bus restaurant in Taiwan! You have two dining options here: a hearty afternoon tea or a scrumptious dinner. You’re probably not sure which one to choose, so check out the table below and pick the dining option that best suits your palate:
Afternoon Tea | Dinner |
|---|---|
Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Drill Cream | Ham & Nuts Cream Cheese Roll |
Smoked Chicken Brioche | Bread |
Shrimp & Avocado Bruschetta | Creamy Chestnut Soup |
Herbs Salad | Braised U.S. Bone-in Short Rib with Port Wine Sauce or Braised Pork Rib with Port Wine Sauce |
Chestnut Opera | Fraisier |
Canelé | |
Caramel Canelé | |
Marshmallow Yuzu Roll | |
Fruits Salad |
Important Note: They have a special menu for vegetarians so don’t worry about that!
Aside from having a fulfilling meal, you can also take some time to marvel at the astonishing views of the city as your bus goes around. You can even spot some of Taipei’s attractions like Taipei 101, Agora Garden, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and the Taipei Arena. This restaurant bus is also equipped with TVs, stereos, and wireless microphones, so if you feel like singing your heart out after your meal, then go for it!
We’ve got Singapore next on this list! If you think that the things to do in Singapore for couples are limited, think again because we have just the activity for you and your date!
6. Get active on Valentine’s Day at BOUNCE Freestyle Playground and Indoor Trampoline Park in Singapore 🤸🏻
Couples who enjoy energy-pumping activities together will also love this attraction in Singapore — BOUNCE Freestyle Playground and Indoor Trampoline Park! Inside the trampoline park are exciting activities that you and your date can try, such as Slam Dunk, Big Bag, Free Jump Arena, and Dodgeball. Here, you can let go of all the stress and worries you have and just jump to your heart’s content. The cherry on top? You get to destress with your special someone. But if you’re the competitive type of couple, try racing against each other on The Wall — a rock climbing wall over a bouncy trampoline!
Another destination for a great date idea is Thailand! There are so many things to do in Thailand, and if you and your lovely date are in the country for Valentine’s Day, here’s a date idea worth trying:
7. Learn how to cook Thai dishes together in Chiang Mai 🍛
Cooking together is always a good date idea, so if you and your date can’t figure out how to celebrate Valentine’s Day during your Thailand trip, then try this Thai Cooking Class by Grandma's Home Cooking School!
In this cooking class, you’ll learn how to make local dishes like Pad Krapow (stir-fried chicken) and mango sticky rice. Aside from that, you’ll even get to make your own curry paste! Before you get cookin’, you’ll first get your ingredients from a local market, then visit an organic farm to score the freshest fruits and vegetables. After the cooking class is done, you’ll be delighted with a feast of all your hard work!
Last stop — Hong Kong. Aside from the mouth-watering street food and numerous shopping districts, there’s definitely more to Hong Kong especially for adorable couples like you!
8. Relive your childhood dreams together at the happiest place on earth 🎠
Bibbidi bobbidi boo! Welcome to Hong Kong Disneyland, the perfect place for a date that will definitely get you and your date feeling nostalgic! Enjoy some rides like the Jungle River Cruise, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, and the iconic It’s a Small World. Together, you can even meet your favorite characters from movies under Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars! Once you feel like taking a break from exploring all the rides, grab some snacks that you’ll find stationed everywhere in the park, like dim sum, Disney-themed ice cream bars, Mickey and Minnie chocolate-covered Oreos, donuts, pizzas, and even egg tarts.
After snacking, catch some of the theme park’s best parades that will feature famous Disney characters like Moana, Mickey and Friends, and the cast of Lion King. Come nighttime, get ready to witness the sky turn even more magical with Hong Kong Disneyland’s iconic fireworks show!
Klook Tip: Get matchy Disney-themed headbands to have cuter couple photos!
Now that you have an idea or two about where you can take your date this Valentine’s Day, go ahead and surprise them with these date ideas that will surely give you a Valentine’s Day to remember! 🫶🏻
