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Shanghai Metro · Line 14 · Line guide

30 stations 38 km Opened December 30, 2021

DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO

Golden roofs, old streets and a skyline across the river.

Jing’an Temple, Yuyuan Garden and Lujiazui reveal contrasting faces of Shanghai. Cross the river by metro and save your time for walks above ground.

Lujiazui seen from across the Huangpu, archival view
Lujiazui seen from across the Huangpu, archival view

THE STOPS

Where will you get off?

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

3 places

Jing’an Temple & Park01
Jing'an Temple ↗

Jing’an Temple & Park

Golden roofs in the city

Admire the temple roofs from the street, then take a break in the park opposite. Check current admission arrangements if you want to enter the temple.

Getting there

Exit 2 at Jing’an Temple station serves the temple; the park is opposite.

Allow around · 45–90 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

Lujiazui seen from across the Huangpu, archival view03
Lujiazui ↗

Lujiazui waterfront

See the city from the other bank

Walk among the towers, then head to the river to look back at the Bund. For a longer cultural stop, plan a separate visit to the Museum of Art Pudong.

Getting there

From Lujiazui station, head towards the waterfront. Towers and museums have separate entrances: choose your destination before navigating.

Allow around · 60–90 min

MAKE A DAY OF IT

A few stops. A good day out.

Allow 4–6 hours

From Jing’an through the old city to Pudong.

Focus on exterior architecture, neighbourhoods and the waterfront. If entering the temple, garden or an observation deck, reduce the number of stops and allow extra time.

3 places · easy to shorten

Jing’an Temple & Park
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    Start with temple roofs and city streets

    Jing’an Temple & Park

    See Jing’an Temple’s exterior, then explore nearby streets or Jing’an Park. Decide separately whether to enter the temple.

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    ↓  Take Line 14 from Jing’an Temple towards Guiqiao Road to Yuyuan Garden.

  2. 2
    Pause in the old city

    Yuyuan Garden

    Explore or eat in the streets around Yuyuan. Allow separate time if entering the garden; the garden visit and neighbourhood walk are different experiences.

    See this stop ↑

    ↓  Return to Yuyuan Garden and continue on Line 14 towards Guiqiao Road to Lujiazui, crossing beneath the Huangpu River.

  3. 3
    Finish with river views

    Lujiazui waterfront

    Choose a stretch of Lujiazui’s waterfront for views of the Bund and boats. A tower observation deck is a separate option needing admission and extra time.

    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.

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Cross by metro, then choose a walking entrance

Yuyuan and Lujiazui are on opposite banks; this route uses Line 14 between them. Lujiazui is extensive, so navigate separately to a waterfront or tower entrance.

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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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