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Hangzhou Metro · Line 1 · Line guide

33 stations 53.1 km Opened November 24, 2012

DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO

Along Line 1, get to know Hangzhou.

Highlights include Xianghu Lake Resort, Xixing Historic Town, Qinghefang Historic Quarter, West Lake · Lakeside Promenade. Pick one or two according to your interests and opening arrangements, allowing time beyond the station.

West Lake · Lakeside Promenade, archival view
West Lake · Lakeside Promenade, archival view

THE STOPS

Where will you get off?

Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.

4 places

01Line 1Xianghu
Xianghu ↗

Xianghu Lake Resort

Make time for a visit at this stop

Explore the lake and its shores. The resort covers a wide area, so onward ground transport may be useful for individual attractions.

Getting there

Start from Xianghu and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.

Allow around · Half to a full day, depending on plans

02Line 1Xixing
Xixing ↗

Xixing Historic Town

Make time for a visit at this stop

A historic town on the eastern Zhejiang canal, associated with old river wharves and cargo-transfer traditions.

Getting there

Start from Xixing 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

Qinghefang Historic Quarter03
Ding'an Road ↗

Qinghefang Historic Quarter

Make time for a visit at this stop

Explore historic lanes, traditional shops and the old city around Hefang Street and Southern Song Imperial Street.

Getting there

Start from Ding'an Road 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

West Lake · Lakeside Promenade, archival view04
Longxiangqiao ↗

West Lake · Lakeside Promenade

Make time for a visit at this stop

Walk from the city centre to West Lake's eastern shore for lakeside views and a promenade stroll.

Getting there

Start from Longxiangqiao 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.

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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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