Beijing Subway · Line 16 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Gardens, books and museums: choose your own section.
Highlights include Summer Palace, National Library of China, Capital Museum. 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 Bei'anhe and Wanpingcheng. 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 30 stations
- 01Bei'anhe
- 02Wenyang Lu
- 03Daoxianghu Lu
- 04Tundian
- 05Yongfeng
- 06Yongfeng Nan (S)
- 07Xibeiwang
- 08Malianwa
- 09Nongda Nanlu
- 10Xi Yuan
- 11Wanquanhe Qiao
- 12Suzhou Jie
- 13Suzhou Qiao
- 14Wanshou Si
- 15Guojia Tushuguan (National Library)
- 16Erligou
- 17Ganjiakou
- 18Yuyuantan Dongmen (Yuyuantan Park East Gate)
- 19Muxidi
- 20Daguanying
- 21Honglian Nanlu
- 22Lize Shangwuqu
- 23Dongguantou Nan (S)
- 24Fengtai Railway Station
- 25Fengtai Nanlu
- 26Fufengqiao
- 27Kandan
- 28Yushuzhuang
- 29Hongtaizhuang
- 30Wanpingcheng
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
3 places
01Summer Palace
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore imperial gardens around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. Different stations serve different entrances, so plan around your chosen sights.
Start from Xi Yuan 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
02National Library of China
Make time for a visit at this stop
Discover the national collection and the preservation of historic books. Check the library's rules for reading rooms and exhibitions.
Start from Guojia Tushuguan (National Library) 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
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
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
- Longevity Hill of the Summer Palace.jpg — xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
- North wing of the National Library of China (20230318082607).jpg — N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0
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