Shanghai Metro · Line 16 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Line 16, a little farther from the city.
Choose Xinchang, the animal park, or Dishui Lake and its astronomy museum. Build train and local transfers into your day.
One line. Many sides of the city.
Line 16 runs from Longyang Road to Dishui Lake, with destinations spread along the route. Choose among these four places rather than fitting them all into one day.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
4 places
01Xinchang Ancient Town
Bridges, old houses and lived-in lanes
Canals weave through lanes lined with old houses. Wander a street that catches your eye, with time for a snack or tea.
Take a local bus or taxi from Xinchang station to the old town. It is not beside the metro exit; allow for this onward journey.
Allow around · 2–3 hours
02Shanghai Wild Animal Park
Make the park your main plan
This large animal park works best as the main destination of the day. Use the park map and current programme to choose areas at a comfortable pace.
The entrance requires onward transport from Wild Animal Park station. Check the park’s current bus or taxi directions and include the transfer in your plan.
Allow around · 4–6 hours
03Dishui Lake
A short stretch of open water
Wide water views and lakeside paths invite a slower pace. Choose a stretch near your arrival point and pause by the water; a full circuit is optional.
From Dishui Lake station, head to your chosen lakeside access point. Shoreline areas, islands and museums are spread out, so choose a precise destination.
Allow around · 60–120 min
04Shanghai Astronomy Museum
From the lakeside to the universe
Explore the universe through exhibitions and distinctive spaces. Confirm admission and any separately booked experiences, then add a relaxed lakeside walk.
Continue from Dishui Lake station to 380 Lingang Avenue. Allow for the walk or local transfer to the entrance before your admission slot.
Allow around · 2–4 hours
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
The universe, then the lake
Set the day around your museum admission slot and adjust the lakeside walk to the weather.
- 1Start at the astronomy museum
Shanghai Astronomy Museum
Allow time for admission and the galleries; check whether special activities need separate reservations.
See this stop ↑↓ After the visit, walk or take local transport to your chosen lakeside point
- 2Finish with a lakeside walk
Dishui Lake
Choose a short stretch with a convenient return to the metro; no need for a full circuit.
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 the stopping pattern
Use platform displays and current service notices to check that your train calls at your destination, especially intermediate stations such as Xinchang or Wild Animal Park.
Plan the final connection
Check the final route to each entrance separately. With children, keep the number of stops modest and allow time for meals and the return trip.
Photo credits
- Xinchangzhen Shibo'an ji Ma'anshuiqiao.jpg — Fayhoo · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shanghai Wild Animal Park.JPG — 上海三五牌闹钟 · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dishui Lake 4.jpg — 钉钉 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shanghai Astronomy Museum 13.jpg — 钉钉 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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