Getting Around

is most convenient & economical with Shanghai's extensive network of subway Metro Rapid Transit covering Pu Xi in the east to Pudong in the west; so be sure to stay near to one if planning for a visit. However, getting caught in the swarm of thousands of peak-hour commuters rushing for train-line change at subway intersections can be a pretty dizzying & intimidating experience, especially for a small-town boy like me. ~ think complex multi-level subway systems + sardine-packed people carriages.
Taking cab is the other alternative; not the cheapest but still affordable. Fares starts from a standard flatrate of 11RMB for the first 3.5km or so, +2RMB for every additional km; meter-governed. In terms of RM - it's comparable to KL fare, & definitely cheaper than Kuching si-suah-lai fare. Driving experience in Shanghai is not for the faint-hearted though. ~ think driving in Penang; multiply the thrill, terror, simply hantam road-courtesy factor by x10. No pun intended; get my drift?
Here, you wouldn't last 5 meters without honking or getting honked. Plus, i still find the left-hand drive system rather awkward & confusing...

In China, international carmakers are localized & polarized by province. Volkswagen & GM cars dominate the roads Shanghai. The overhead cost of owning a car? Registration of a new car-plate number alone will cost you a Kancil.

Among the European marquee cars aplenty on the road, Porshe Cayennes are quite a common sight. There must be a lot millionaires in Shanghai...