Beijing Subway · Xijiao Line · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Gardens and hills, an unhurried half-day.
Highlights include Fragrant Hills Park, China National Botanical Garden, Summer Palace. 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 Fragrant Hills and Bagou. 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
01Fragrant Hills Park
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore wooded trails and imperial garden heritage; check seasonal autumn foliage information.
Start from Fragrant Hills 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 National Botanical Garden
Make time for a visit at this stop
Discover plant collections and greenhouses. Check the separate visiting arrangements for the north and south gardens.
Start from China National Botanical Garden 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
03Summer 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 Summer Palace West 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
- Xiangshan (Fragrant Hills) Park (43745555980).jpg — Ludger Heide · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Longevity Hill of the Summer Palace.jpg — xiquinhosilva · CC BY 2.0
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