Guangzhou Metro · Line 1 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
From Lingnan architecture to old streets and the riverside.
Highlights include Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Shamian Island, Yongqing Fang, Guangdong Museum of Art: Bai'etan. 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 Xilang and Guangzhou East Railway Station. 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.
4 places
Guangdong Museum of Art: Bai'etan
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore art exhibitions at the Bai'etan Greater Bay Area Art Center. This is the Bai'etan venue, separate from the Ersha Island museum.
Start from Fangcun 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
02Shamian Island
Make time for a visit at this stop
Stroll among tree-lined streets and historic buildings in this riverside quarter.
Start from Huangsha 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
Yongqing Fang
Make time for a visit at this stop
Explore Enning Road's arcaded buildings and restored Xiguan lanes, with traditional architecture and crafts.
Start from Huangsha 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
04Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
Make time for a visit at this stop
Examine Lingnan wood, brick and stone carvings and discover Guangdong folk crafts.
Start from Chen Clan Academy 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
- Shamian Island, Guangzhou (5929144006).jpg — Eduardo M. C. · CC BY 2.0
- Chen Clan Ancestral Hall 2025.06 03.jpg — Shujianyang · CC BY-SA 4.0
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