Shanghai Metro · Line 1 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Old neighbourhoods, everyday Shanghai.
Historic Xujiahui, Xintiandi’s lanes, natural history and an evening performance give a cross-city journey a few good reasons to pause.
One line. Many sides of the city.
Line 1 links Xinzhuang, Shanghai South Railway Station, the city centre, Shanghai Railway Station and northern neighbourhoods. Its cultural stops can each anchor a half-day outing.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
Show all 28 stations
- 01Xinzhuang
- 02Waihuanlu
- 03Lianhua Road
- 04Jinjiang Park
- 05Shanghai South Railway Station
- 06Caobao Road
- 07Shanghai Indoor Stadium
- 08Xujiahui
- 09Hengshan Road
- 10Changshu Road
- 11South Shaanxi Road
- 12Site of the First CPC National Congress · South Huangpi Road
- 13People's Square
- 14Xinzha Road
- 15Hanzhong Road
- 16Shanghai Railway Station
- 17North Zhongshan Road
- 18Yanchang Road
- 19Shanghai Circus World
- 20Wenshui Road
- 21Pengpu Xincun
- 22Gongkang Road
- 23Tonghe Xincun
- 24Hulan Road
- 25Gongfu Xincun
- 26Bao'an Highway
- 27West Youyi Road
- 28Fujin Road
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
4 places
01Xujiahui Origin
Read the city through its old buildings
Explore historic buildings associated with Shanghai's cultural exchange and early modern development.
From Xujiahui station, head towards Xujiahui Origin and Puxi Road. Check interior access separately for each building.
Allow around · 60–120 min
02Xintiandi
A pause among shikumen lanes
Explore restored shikumen lanes with restaurants and cafes in historic buildings.
Head towards the Xintiandi lanes around Taicang Road. This stop focuses on exploring the streets.
Allow around · 60–90 min
03Shanghai Natural History Museum
Follow your curiosity indoors
Explore the natural world at the museum in Jing'an Sculpture Park.
Head to the museum entrance inside Jing’an Sculpture Park. From Xinzha Road station, allow a walk to the museum; check official admission information.
Allow around · 2–3 hours
04Shanghai Circus World
Save an evening for the stage
A venue for acrobatics and stage performances.
Leave Shanghai Circus World station for the venue. Confirm the location and start time on your ticket before planning the evening.
Allow around · Depends on the chosen performance
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
Shikumen lanes, then historic Xujiahui.
Give two neighbourhoods time to breathe, with a coffee or lunch break between them. Save the museum or a performance for a separate plan.
- 1Start with the lanes
Xintiandi
Explore the shikumen facades and lane spaces around Taicang Road, stopping whenever something catches your eye.
See this stop ↑↓ Return to Site of the First CPC National Congress · South Huangpi Road station; take Line 1 towards Xinzhuang to Xujiahui.
- 2Finish with historic buildings
Xujiahui Origin
Choose a few buildings and public spaces in Xujiahui Origin. Check individual opening arrangements before entering a venue.
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.
Two different railway stations
Line 1 serves both railway hubs. Match your destination to the station printed on your ticket and allow time for station entry and security.
Check admission before deciding your day
Gardens, temples, museums and performances have their own opening and admission arrangements. Suggested durations are editorial estimates and do not include long queues.
Photo credits
- Xujiahui Cathedral, 2019-10-19 05.jpg — Siyuwj · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fountain with Sculptures in Xintiandi Shanghai 20210329.jpg — Leynadmar · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shanghai Natural History Museum (New) 04.JPG — SSYoung · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shanghai Circus World, exterior.jpg — DmitryKvasov · CC0
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