Beijing Subway · Line 4 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
From classical gardens to green spaces in the city.
Highlights include Summer Palace, Yuanmingyuan Park, Beijing Zoo, Taoranting Park. 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 Anheqiao Bei (N) and Tiangong Yuan. 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
- 01Anheqiao Bei (N)
- 02Beigongmen
- 03Xi Yuan
- 04Yuanmingyuan Park
- 05Peking Univ. East Gate
- 06Zhongguancun
- 07Haidian Huangzhuang
- 08Renmin Univ.
- 09Weigongcun
- 10Guojia Tushuguan (National Library)
- 11Dongwuyuan (Beijing Zoo)
- 12Xizhimen
- 13Xinjie Kou
- 14Ping'anli
- 15Xisi
- 16Lingjing Hutong
- 17Xidan
- 18Xuanwu Men
- 19Caishi Kou
- 20Taoranting
- 21Beijingnan Zhan (Beijing South Railway Station)
- 22Majiapu
- 23Jiaomen Xi (W)
- 24Gongyi Xiqiao
- 25Xingong
- 26Xihong Men
- 27Gaomidian Bei (N)
- 28Gaomidian Nan (S)
- 29Zaoyuan
- 30Qingyuan Lu
- 31Huangcun Xidajie
- 32Huangcun Railway Station
- 33Yihezhuang
- 34Biomedical Base
- 35Tiangong Yuan
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
4 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 Beigongmen 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
Yuanmingyuan Park
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore lakes, garden landscapes and architectural remains from a Qing imperial garden.
Start from Yuanmingyuan Park 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
Beijing Zoo
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore animal exhibits, including giant pandas, and landscaped grounds. Beijing Zoo station serves the south gate; National Library station is an option for the northwest gate.
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
Taoranting Park
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore lakeside paths and pavilions inspired by traditional Chinese garden culture.
Start from Taoranting 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
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