Hangzhou Metro · Line 5 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Along Line 5, get to know Hangzhou.
Highlights include Gongchen Bridge and Qiaoxi Historic Quarter, Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museums, China Grand Canal Museum · Hangzhou, Former Residence of Hu Xueyan. 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 East Nanhu and Guniangqiao. 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 40 stations
- 01East Nanhu
- 02Jinxing
- 03Lvting Road
- 04Gexiang
- 05Chuangjing Road
- 06Liangmu Road
- 07Cangqian Campus Hangzhou Normal University
- 08Yongfu
- 09Wuchang
- 10Jiangcun
- 11Zijingang Campus Zhejiang University
- 12Sanba
- 13Pingshui Street
- 14Hemu
- 15The Grand Canal
- 16East Gongchen Bridge
- 17Shanxian
- 18Xiwen Street
- 19Dongxinyuan
- 20Hangyang
- 21Datieguan
- 22Baoshan Bridge
- 23North Jianguo Road
- 24Wan'an Bridge
- 25Chengzhan
- 26Jiangcheng Road
- 27Houchaomen
- 28Nanxingqiao
- 29Changhe
- 30Jucai Road
- 31Jianghui Road
- 32Binkang Road
- 33Bo'ao Road
- 34Jinji Road
- 35People's Square
- 36North Yucai Road
- 37Middle Tonghui Road
- 38South Railway Station
- 39Shuangqiao
- 40Guniangqiao
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
4 places
01Gongchen Bridge and Qiaoxi Historic Quarter
Make time for a visit at this stop
Walk along the Grand Canal to explore the stone-arch bridge, historic streets and cultural venues.
Start from The Grand Canal 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
Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museums
Make time for a visit at this stop
Museums of arts and crafts, knives, scissors, swords, fans and umbrellas near Qiaoxi, convenient for a canal walk.
Start from The Grand Canal 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 Grand Canal Museum · Hangzhou
Make time for a visit at this stop
At Canal Culture Square, this museum explores the history of the Grand Canal and Hangzhou.
Start from East Gongchen Bridge 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
Former Residence of Hu Xueyan
Make time for a visit at this stop
A late-Qing merchant's residence and garden in the old city, convenient to combine with Qinghefang and Wuliu Lane.
Start from Jiangcheng 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
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
Gongchen Bridge and Qiaoxi Historic Quarter
Walk along the Grand Canal to explore the stone-arch bridge, historic streets and cultural venues.
See this stop ↑↓ Return to The Grand Canal and check the direction towards East Gongchen Bridge, then plan the final walk or connection to the entrance.
- 2Next stop
China Grand Canal Museum · Hangzhou
At Canal Culture Square, this museum explores the history of the Grand Canal and Hangzhou.
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.
Photo credits
- Gongchen Bridge 02 2013-07.JPG — 猫猫的日记本 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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