Beijing Subway · Line 1 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Along Chang’an Avenue, museums and the old city.
Highlights include Capital Museum, The Palace Museum (Meridian Gate), Wangfujing Street. Pick one or two according to your interests and opening arrangements, allowing time beyond the station.
One line. Many sides of the city.
The line runs between Pingguoyuan and Universal Resort. Check the train destination and onward connection before setting off; the highlights are not a one-day checklist.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
Show all 35 stations
- 01Pingguoyuan
- 02Gucheng
- 03Babaoshan
- 04Yuquan Lu
- 05Wukesong
- 06Wanshou Lu
- 07Gongzhufen
- 08Military Museum
- 09Muxidi
- 10Nanlishi Lu
- 11Fuxingmen
- 12Xidan
- 13Tian'anmenxi
- 14Tian'anmendong
- 15Wangfujing
- 16Dongdan
- 17Jianguomen
- 18Yong'an Li
- 19Guomao
- 20Dawang Lu
- 21Sihui
- 22Sihui Dong (E)
- 23Gaobeidian
- 24Communication Univ. of China
- 25Shuang Qiao
- 26Guaanzhuang
- 27Bali Qiao
- 28Tongzhou Beiyuan
- 29Guoyuan
- 30Jiukeshu
- 31Liyuan
- 32Linheli
- 33Tu Qiao
- 34Huazhuang
- 35Universal Resort
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
3 places
Capital Museum
Make time for a visit at this stop
Discover Beijing's history and culture through artifacts and exhibitions. Check current exhibitions and admission arrangements.
Start from Muxidi and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
02The Palace Museum (Meridian Gate)
Make time for a visit at this stop
The towers on either side of the Meridian Gate project into the forecourt, enclosing it on three sides. This is the visitor entrance to the Forbidden City. Check the museum’s booking page before going.
Start from Tian'anmendong and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · Allow half a day, depending on reservations and energy
Wangfujing Street
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore a long-established shopping street alongside modern malls and restaurants.
Start from Wangfujing and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
BEFORE YOU GO
A little planning goes a long way.
Check opening and admission
Venues, gardens and events have their own opening and ticket arrangements. Visit durations are editorial estimates, not opening hours or train times; choose only the stops that interest you.
Photo credits
- Forbidden City IMG 4308 Meridian Gate.jpg — Bjoertvedt · CC BY-SA 4.0
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