Shanghai Metro · Line 13 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
From the natural world to Shanghai’s lanes.
The Natural History Museum, Zhangyuan, Xintiandi and the World Expo Museum offer different ways into the city. One museum and one neighbourhood make a rewarding outing.
One line. Many sides of the city.
Line 13 runs from Jinyun Road through Natural History Museum, West Nanjing Road, Xintiandi and World Expo Museum to Zhangjiang Road. Several cultural stops cluster in its central section.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
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- 01Jinyun Road
- 02West Jinshajiang Road
- 03Fengzhuang
- 04South Qilianshan Road
- 05Zhenbei Road
- 06Daduhe Road
- 07Jinshajiang Road
- 08Longde Road
- 09Wuning Road
- 10Changshou Road
- 11Jiangning Road
- 12Hanzhong Road
- 13Shanghai Natural History Museum
- 14West Nanjing Road
- 15Middle Huaihai Road
- 16Site of the First CPC National Congress · Xintiandi
- 17Madang Road
- 18World Expo Museum
- 19Shibo Avenue
- 20Changqing Road
- 21Chengshan Road
- 22Dongming Road
- 23Huapeng Road
- 24Xianan Road
- 25Beicai
- 26Chenchun Road
- 27Lianxi Road
- 28Middle Huaxia Road
- 29Zhongke Road
- 30Xuelin Road
- 31Zhangjiang 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
01Shanghai Natural History Museum
Follow your curiosity indoors
Explore the natural world at the museum in Jing'an Sculpture Park.
From Shanghai Natural History Museum station, follow signs to the museum entrance inside Jing’an Sculpture Park; check official admission information.
Allow around · 2–3 hours
02Zhangyuan & North Maoming Road
Take a turn into old Shanghai
Look closely at brickwork, carved doorways and lane-house details in this restored historic quarter. Leave time for a coffee or a meal around the neighbourhood.
Walk from West Nanjing Road station towards North Maoming Road and use the entrances open on the day.
Allow around · 60–90 min
03Xintiandi
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
World Expo Museum
See the world through Expo stories
Discover the history of world expos and memories of Shanghai's Expo.
From Exit 2 of World Expo Museum station, head to 818 Mengzi Road and follow the museum’s entrance signs.
Allow around · 90–150 min
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
A museum followed by two city neighbourhoods.
Start with the museum while your attention is fresh, then enjoy flexible street walks. With children or a longer museum visit, choose just Zhangyuan or Xintiandi afterwards.
- 1Begin in the natural world
Shanghai Natural History Museum
Choose galleries around your interests and give favourite displays more time. Check official admission and opening information before visiting.
See this stop ↑↓ Return to Natural History Museum station and take Line 13 towards Zhangjiang Road to West Nanjing Road.
- 2Look at shikumen street spaces
Zhangyuan & North Maoming Road
Explore Zhangyuan’s lanes, entrances and facades, with a break along the way. You need not enter every shop.
See this stop ↑↓ Return to West Nanjing Road and continue on Line 13 towards Zhangjiang Road to Site of the First CPC National Congress · Xintiandi.
- 3End the day in the lanes
Xintiandi
Walk around Taicang Road, choosing between more architecture and a place to sit and eat according to your energy.
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.
One museum can be enough for a day
The Natural History Museum and World Expo Museum cover different subjects and each deserves time. If your schedule is short, choose one and check closures, admission and special exhibitions.
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
- Shanghai Natural History Museum (New) 04.JPG — SSYoung · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zhang Yuan, Shanghai, China 2024 (54281266535).jpg — Juan Antonio Segal · CC BY 2.0
- Fountain with Sculptures in Xintiandi Shanghai 20210329.jpg — Leynadmar · CC BY-SA 4.0
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