Beijing Subway · Line 9 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Books and green space, a reason to pause.
Highlights include National Library of China, Zizhuyuan Park, China Millennium Monument. 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 Guojia Tushuguan (National Library) and Guogongzhuang. Check the train destination and onward connection before setting off; the highlights are not a one-day checklist.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
3 places
01National 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
Zizhuyuan Park
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore bamboo groves, lakes and islands in a landscaped park.
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
China Millennium Monument
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore the sundial-shaped monument and its art and cultural exhibitions.
Start from Military Museum 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
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
Two stops, at your own pace.
Take your time at two selected places, or choose just one if opening arrangements, weather or energy make that easier.
- 1First stop
National Library of China
Discover the national collection and the preservation of historic books. Check the library's rules for reading rooms and exhibitions.
See this stop ↑↓ Plan the street walk from the same station, checking each entrance; this pairing needs no extra metro ride.
- 2Next stop
Zizhuyuan Park
Explore bamboo groves, lakes and islands in a landscaped park.
See this stop ↑
These editorial time estimates include walking, breaks and casual sightseeing, but not a full exhibition visit, long queues or extended shopping.
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.
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