Beijing Subway · Line 8 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
From Olympic Park into everyday old Beijing.
Highlights include Beijing Olympic Park, China Science and Technology Museum, Shichahai, Qianmen Street and Dashilan. 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 Zhuxinzhuang and Yinghai. 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
- 01Zhuxinzhuang
- 02Yuzhi Lu
- 03Pingxi Fu
- 04Huilongguan Dongdajie
- 05Huoying
- 06Yuxin
- 07Xixiao Kou
- 08Yongtaizhuang
- 09Lincuiqiao
- 10Senlin Gongyuan Nanmen (Forest Park South Gate)
- 11Aolinpike Gongyuan (Olympic Park)
- 12Aoti Zhongxin (Olympic Sports Center)
- 13Beitucheng
- 14Anhuaqiao
- 15Andeli Beijie
- 16Gulou Dajie
- 17Shichahai
- 18Nanluogu Xiang
- 19Zhongguo Meishuguan (National Art Museum)
- 20Jinyu Hutong
- 21Wangfujing
- 22Qianmen
- 23Zhushikou
- 24Tianqiao
- 25Yongdingmenwai
- 26Muxi Yuan
- 27Haihutun
- 28Dahong Men
- 29Dahongmen Nan (S)
- 30Heyi
- 31Donggaodi
- 32Huojian Wanyuan
- 33Wufutang
- 34Demao
- 35Yinghai
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
4 places
China Science and Technology Museum
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore science and technology through exhibitions and interactive activities. Check the official program for galleries and films.
Start from Senlin Gongyuan Nanmen (Forest Park South 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
02Beijing Olympic Park
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore public spaces around the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. Check individual venues for interior visits.
Start from Aolinpike Gongyuan (Olympic 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
Shichahai
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore lakeside paths, hutongs and courtyard neighborhoods in historic Beijing.
Start from Gulou Dajie 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
04Qianmen Street and Dashilan
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore historic shopping streets, long-established businesses and local food.
Start from Qianmen 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
- Lake at Beijing Olympic Park (20210501163230).jpg — N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beijing Qianmen Street - panoramio.jpg — The Erica Chang · CC BY 3.0
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