Shanghai: Insider tips

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Taxis are cheap and plentiful, and are the best way to get around Shanghai quickly. Don't expect your taxi driver to speak English, though - ask your concierge to write down your destination in Chinese.

Shanghai's frenetic social scene moves at lightspeed. Every week sees a plethora of bars and restaurants open -- and close. Keep your finger on the pulse with listings magazine "That's Shanghai".

If, during the day, some of the locals appear nocturnally garbed, don't be alarmed -- the Shanghainese sometimes have a habit of wearing their pajamas outside.

There are gems to be found amongst the hustlers and handbag hawkers in Shanghai's markets, but you'll need to search for the better quality goods amongst all the tat. Take cash and haggle -- aim to pay around 30 percent of the asking price.

If all the walking leaves you feeling drained, pep yourself up with a massage. Choose from your local no-frills blind street masseur (there are hundreds across the city) or more luxurious hotel-based spas. Don't confuse them with the gaudier "massage parlors", though ...

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