18 Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day in Shanghai

When you came into this world naked, screaming, and totally weird-looking, who was there to wipe you off and give you your first hug? It’s been mom all along. Show her your appreciation this Mother's Day by taking mommy dearest to one of these special spas, teas and brunches for moms in Shanghai.

1. Sound of Spring

Spend Mother's Day at That’s Shanghai and Urban Family's Sound of Spring, an outdoor family carnival with music, sports and prizes. Highlights include a charity Battle of the Bands for Heart To Heart, kids soccer tournament and on-site interactive games.

Sat-Sun May 13-14, 10am-4pm, RMB100 per adult for both days, no cover for kids. Green Sunshine Stadium, 600 Lantian Lu, by Lan'an Lu 蓝天路600号，近蓝桉路

2. Willow Stream Spa

They’re giving a Mother’s Day special membership discount for the entire month of May. Treat your mom with 10 sessions of 60-minute spa treatments, including free access to gym and pool.

RMB4,999. Weekdays 10am-4pm, valid for six months. Willow Stream Spa, 1/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 南京东路20号1楼，近中山东一路

3. Salon de Ville, Waldorf Astoria

What better way to spend quality time with mom this Mother’s Day than by spending an afternoon at the Bund and finishing the day with a classy afternoon tea at the Waldorf Astoria? They have sweets and savories too.

RMB688 for two persons, or RMB388 per person. May 8-14, 2pm-6pm. Salon de Ville, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Yan'a Dong Lu 中山东一路2号，近延安东路

4. Waldorf Astoria Spa

Pamper your mother with Waldorf Astoria’s specially designed Mother’s Day package. The package consists of a 60-minute Aromatherapy body massage, 30-minute Foot Reflex, and the special gift of a shoulder herbal pad from ‘Five Senses’, which comes with all natural Thai herbs.

RMB1,380 per person. From 10am, May 1-31. Waldorf Astoria Spa, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Guangdong Lu 中山东一路2号，近广东路

5. Ambrosia Teppanyaki (Expo Branch)

French Teppanyaki delights prepared with fresh and high quality ingredients in a casual fine dining atmosphere, with fabulous views of Huangpu River and Lujiazui skyline.

Nine-course set menu with live tableside cooking. May 12-14. Ambrosia Teppanyaki (Expo Branch), 4/F, 555 Shibo Dadao, by Xueye Lu 世博大道555号4楼，近雪野路

6. M1NT Restaurant & Grill

M1NT celebrates Mother's Day with a special three-course dinner, featuring pan-fried scallops/beef tartar or Foie Gras Terrine, King Prawn/Black Cod or 300g M5 Angus ribeye, chocolate fondant or sticky rice pudding. 

Purchases over RMB888 including the Mother's Day menu will get you a free China Red Cup by Acera worth RMB520. May 13-14. M1NT Restaurant & Grill, 24/F, 318 Fuzhou Lu, by Hankou Lu 福州路318号24楼，近汉口路

7. The Stage and Prego, The Westin Bund Center Shanghai

Moms, drop the kids off at the fully supervised Westin Kid's Club while you escape for the leisurely Sunday Brunch, sipping ice cold Veuve Clicquot Champagne while being entertained by live performances and indulging in your favorite food. There's also a chance to win many lucky draw prizes, including Champagne, a skin care gift box and dining vouchers.

No time for brunch? How about taking home a special Mother's Day cake from Treats Deli? They've prepared a traditional cheese mousse cake with raspberry and crisp at the bottom.

Brunch for RMB798 per person with free flow Veuve Clicquot Champagne. May 14. The Stage, Level 1, The Westin Bund Center, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu 河南中路88号1楼，近广东路; Prego at Westin, 2/F, 88 Henan Zhong Lu, by Guangdong Lu 河南中路88号2楼，近广东路

8. Dragon Phoenix Peace Hotel

Traditional Shanghainese cuisine with magnificent views of the Bund. Dragon Phoenix will prepare a complementary stewed hashima with papaya, for moms only.

Six-course set menu for lunch/dinner, RMB588* per person. May 14. Dragon Phoenix Peace Hotel, 8/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 南京东路20号，近中山东一路

9. Essence (Hilton Hongqiao)

Savor an array of buffet dishes other than the usual Essence seafood with free flow sparkling wine, draft beer, juice and soft drinks.

Savor an array of buffet dishes other than the usual Essence seafood with free flow sparkling wine, draft beer, juice and soft drinks. Essence (Hilton Hongqiao), Tower 2, 1/F, 1116 Hongsong Dong Lu, by Songyuan Lu 红松东路1116号，近宋园路

10. Savor All Day Dining Western Restaurant  

Treat mother dearest to delectable dishes and desserts from all over the world, including individual portions of Cod-salmon mousse terrine, kumquat, compote, mesclun salad. Welcome cocktail? Yes, one glass of house wine. Free flow of fresh juice. There will also be a cooking class for kids to learn how to make fresh fruit cream cake and greeting cards.

RMB262 net per person and free for children under 12. May 14, 11.30am. Savor All Day Dining Western Restaurant, 2/F, Pullman Shanghai South, 1 Pubei Lu, by Humin Lu 浦北路1号，近沪闵路

11. Grand Brasserie, Waldorf Astoria

It’s a Waldorf Champagne Brunch, starting off at the Long Bar with a pre-brunch, oysters and champagne. Continue the celebration at the Grand Brasserie with a sumptuous buffet, signature a la carte options and a delectable selection of desserts. While the champagne flows, a resident band will play background music.

RMB888 per adult includes free flow of Perrier-Jouët Champagne, a selection of red and white wines, freshly squeezed juices and gourmet coffees and teas. RMB428 per child (6 -12 years). 11am, May 14. Grand Brasserie, Waldorf Astoria, 2 Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu, by Yan'an Dong Lu 中山东一路2号，近延安东路

12. Yi Café

Mother’s Day buffet at Yi Café includes a whole spectrum of cuisines from their 10 open kitchens, with oysters, lobsters, king crab legs and more. Flowers for all moms.

RMB378 per adult, RMB189 per child (subject to 10% service charge and 6% value-added tax). May 14. Yi Café, Pudong Shangri-La, Level 2, Grand Tower, 33 Fucheng Lu, by Lujiazui Huan Lu 富城路33号浦东香格里拉紫金楼二层, 近陆家嘴环路

13. Five Live (Intercontinental Shanghai NECC)  

The chefs will be preparing an array of fresh seafood and sumptuous desserts, and there’s going to be live music and a caricature artist to capture precious family moments. Show mom how special she is with a crated flower bouquet from a French flower booth here on her special day.

RMB750 net for Family Package (two adults + one child under 14), or RMB358 net per adult, RMB100 net per child under 140cm. May 14. Five Live (Intercontinental Shanghai NECC), 1/F, Intercontinental Shanghai NECC, Gate 3, 1700 Zhuguang Lu, by Yinggang Dong Lu 上海洲际酒店1楼，3号门， 上海市青浦区诸光路1700号, 近迎港东路

14. Kafer by the Binjiang One

Contemporary European culinary paired with casual and relaxed ambiance as well as stunning Bund views on the Huangpu Riverside. Executive Chef Andreas Schmid will prepare a wide range of appetizers, soups and desserts on buffet tables, while the main course can be chosen from a delectable all-you-can-eat a la carte menu. Free-flow of Prosecco, house wine, juices, soft drinks, coffee and tea also available. All women will receive a free Bellini cocktail and a surprise giveaway.

RMB428 per person. 11am-3pm, May 14. Kafer by the Binjiang One, Youlong Garden, Shibu Jie, Fucheng Lu, by Shiqiao Lu 滨江富城路拾步街由隆花园, 近花园石桥路

15. The Cathay Room   

Special Mother's Day dessert selection and distinctive Mother's Day menu at The Cathay Room. Every mother will also receive one EVE LOM lip-gloss and a Willow Steam Spa voucher worth RMB400.

RMB698* for free flow wine, beer & juices, RMB898* for Laurent-Perrier Champagne free flow, RMB1,098* for Laurent-Perrier Champagne Rose free flow. May 14. The Cathay Room, 9/F, Fairmont Peace Hotel, 20 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu 南京东路20号9楼，近中山东一路

16. Sasha’s

A family affair at Sasha’s famous Mother’s Day brunch, with kids activities, including a bouncy castle. Moms get a free gift.

RMB198 for the buffet, half off for kids under 12. 11am, May 14. Sasha's, 11 Dongping Lu, by Hengshan Lu 东平路11号，近衡山路

17. 10 Corso Como

For this special day, 10 Corso Como is preparing a special four-course menu: starter, soup, main course and dessert, available for lunch and dinner. Free makeup service if you make reservations.

RMB328 for the special menu. 10 Corso Como, North Annex - Wheelock Square, 1717 Nanjing Xi Lu, by Huashan Lu 南京西路1717号会德丰国际广场北院, 近华山路

18. Le Bistrot Signature Restaurant

Signature selections of seafood, gourmet food and live music all available at the Vie en Rose Sunday Brunch. Also, there's a lucky draw for a chance to win your mom nice prizes like a necklace by Antonia, naked drill 0.3ct diamond and Peau De Fee body cream products.

12pm-5pm, May 14. Brunch prices are RMB468 with soft drinks, RMB538 with beers and wines, RMB658 with Brut Champagne and RMB698 with Rose Champagne. Le Bistrot Signature Restaurant,  Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, Lobby Level, 789 Nanjing Dong Lu, by Xizang Zhong Lu 南京东路789号，近西藏中路

[Cover image via Beyond Childhood]

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