10

Shanghai Metro · Line 10 · Line guide

37 stations 45.8 km Opened April 10, 2010

DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO

The Bund and the old city, linked by one line.

Combine the Bund, Yuyuan’s old-town streets and Xintiandi’s shikumen lanes, or set aside a separate half-day for Shanghai Zoo.

Yuyuan Garden
Yuyuan Garden

THE STOPS

Where will you get off?

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

4 places

Nanjing Road & the Bund01
East Nanjing Road ↗

Nanjing Road & the Bund

Follow the street to the river

Explore Nanjing Road’s historic buildings and street life, then continue to the Bund for views across the Huangpu. At dusk, slow down and watch the city light up.

Getting there

Walk east along East Nanjing Road to the river. Allow time to walk back to the station.

Allow around · 60–120 min

Yuyuan Garden02
Yuyuan Garden ↗

Yuyuan Garden

A garden and an old-town wander

Explore a classical garden of rockeries, ponds and pavilions, then browse the surrounding old-town streets.

Getting there

Walk from Yuyuan Garden station to the old-town area. The ticketed garden and surrounding shopping streets are separate visits; check official garden admission.

Allow around · 90–150 min

Shanghai Zoo04
Shanghai Zoo ↗

Shanghai Zoo

Take time to watch the animals

Explore animal habitats and green spaces while learning about wildlife conservation.

Getting there

Head from Shanghai Zoo station to the zoo entrance. Expect substantial walking; choose your main areas and check official opening information.

Allow around · 2–4 hours

MAKE A DAY OF IT

A few stops. A good day out.

Allow 4–6 hours

From the Bund to old-town and shikumen streets.

This route focuses on walking neighbourhoods. If visiting the garden itself, shorten the final stop to allow time for admission and the garden.

3 places · easy to shorten

Nanjing Road & the Bund
  1. 1
    Start with riverside architecture

    Nanjing Road & the Bund

    Walk from East Nanjing Road station to the Bund for architecture and views of both riverbanks. Return to the station before continuing.

    See this stop ↑

    ↓  Return to East Nanjing Road and take Line 10 towards Hongqiao Railway Station or Hangzhong Road to Yuyuan Garden.

  2. 2
    Explore the old-town streets

    Yuyuan Garden

    Browse buildings and shops in the old-town area and decide separately whether to enter the garden. Allow a gentler pace when it is busy.

    See this stop ↑

    ↓  Return to Yuyuan Garden and continue on Line 10 towards Hongqiao Railway Station or Hangzhong Road to Site of the First CPC National Congress · Xintiandi.

  3. 3
    Finish among shikumen lanes

    Xintiandi

    Explore the lanes around Taicang Road and find a place to rest, leaving room for an unplanned pause.

    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.

01

Choose the right branch for Hongqiao

For the Hongqiao terminals or railway station, board a train bound for Hongqiao Railway Station. Hangzhong Road trains use another branch. The three-stop outing above stays on the shared section.

02

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.

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