Shanghai Metro · Line 17 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Line 17, a slower day by the canals.
Choose Panlong Tiandi, Zhujiajiao or Oriental Land beside Dianshan Lake. One or two places leave time for walks, meals and the return trip.
One line. Many sides of the city.
Line 17 links Hongqiao Railway Station and Xicen. Town and park entrances require onward travel, so plan these outings as a half-day or a full 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.
3 places
Panlong Tiandi
A relaxed stop beside the canals
Restored water-town streets combine bridges, canals and shops. Come for a walk, a coffee or a meal, keeping to a small waterside circuit if you prefer.
Walk from Panlong Road station to Panlong Tiandi and use the entrances open on the day.
Allow around · 90–150 min
02Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Follow the bridges into a water town
Old streets, stone bridges and waterside buildings form a classic Jiangnan scene. Wander freely, then check separate arrangements if you want a garden visit or boat ride.
Zhujiajiao station is outside the old town’s core lanes. Walk or take local transport to a chosen entrance and allow time to return to the station.
Allow around · 2–3 hours
Oriental Land
Leave room for lawns and lake views
This large park beside Dianshan Lake combines green space, activities and educational areas. Check visitor access and activity arrangements before choosing how much to explore.
From Oriental Land station, continue to the visitor entrance open that day at 6888 Huqingping Highway. Individual activities are farther inside the grounds.
Allow around · 3–4 hours
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
Two different canal-side walks
Start with a short visit to Panlong Tiandi, then spend longer in Zhujiajiao. Choose just one if time is limited.
- 1Begin with a short canal-side stop
Panlong Tiandi
Choose a short circuit rather than trying to explore every shop.
See this stop ↑↓ Return to Panlong Road, take Line 17 towards Xicen to Zhujiajiao, then continue to the old-town entrance
- 2Save the afternoon for old lanes
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Explore the lanes and canals, adding a meal if you like. Check the route back to the station before leaving.
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.
Allow time within Hongqiao
Hongqiao’s railway station, airport terminals and rail concourses are separate spaces. Follow Line 17 signs and include walking time when connecting to a train or flight.
Check park access and activities
Oriental Land may publish separate visitor-day, facility and activity notices. Do not rely on old event posters; check current arrangements for town boat rides too.
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