Beijing Subway · Line 5 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Temples and a park: take time for Beijing’s architecture.
Highlights include Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple), National Art Museum of China, Temple of Heaven. 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 Tiantongyuan Bei (N) and Songjiazhuang. 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 23 stations
- 01Tiantongyuan Bei (N)
- 02Tiantongyuan
- 03Tiantongyuan Nan (S)
- 04Lishui Qiao
- 05Lishuiqiao Nan (S)
- 06Beiyuanlu Bei (N)
- 07Datunludong
- 08Huixin Xijie Beikou
- 09Huixin Xijie Nankou
- 10Heping Xiqiao
- 11Hepingli Beijie
- 12Yonghegong Lama Temple
- 13Beixinqiao
- 14Zhangzizhong Lu
- 15Dongsi
- 16Dengshi Kou
- 17Dongdan
- 18Chongwen Men
- 19Ciqi Kou
- 20Temple of Heaven East Gate
- 21Puhuangyu
- 22Liujiayao
- 23Songjiazhuang
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
3 places
Yonghe Temple (Lama Temple)
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore palace-style architecture and Buddhist art at this Tibetan Buddhist temple.
Start from Yonghegong Lama Temple 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
National Art Museum of China
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore Chinese art and special exhibitions; check current shows and reservation information before visiting.
Start from Dongsi 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
03Temple of Heaven
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore imperial ceremonial architecture among the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Circular Mound Altar and old cypresses. Plan which parts of the large park to visit.
Start from Temple of Heaven East Gate 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
- Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China - 010 edit.jpg — Maros M r a z (Maros) · CC BY-SA 3.0
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