Shanghai Metro · Line 18 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Line 18, between river views and books.
Industrial heritage at Yangpu Riverside, reading spaces at Shanghai Library East, and greenery in Century Park. Make time for a quieter Shanghai.
One line. Many sides of the city.
Line 18 connects Kangwen Road and Hangtou through Yangpu and Pudong. Use Danyang Road for the waterfront or Yingchun Road for the library and park.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
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- 01Kangwen Road
- 02Hulan Road
- 03Aihui Road
- 04West Changjiang Road
- 05Tongnan Road
- 06South Changjiang Road
- 07Yingao Road
- 08Shanghai University of Finance & Economics
- 09Fudan University
- 10Guoquan Road
- 11Fushun Road
- 12Jiangpu Road
- 13Jiangpu Park
- 14Pingliang Road
- 15Danyang Road
- 16Changyi Road
- 17Minsheng Road
- 18Middle Yanggao Road
- 19Yingchun Road
- 20Longyang Road
- 21Fangxin Road
- 22Beizhong Road
- 23Lianxi Road
- 24Yuqiao
- 25Kangqiao
- 26Zhoupu
- 27Fanrong Road
- 28Shenmei Road
- 29Hetao Road
- 30Xiasha
- 31Hangtou
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
3 places
01Yangpu Riverside
New paths beside industrial heritage
Discover preserved industrial buildings and public spaces beside the river. Yangpu’s waterfront is long; choose a section with an easy route back to the metro.
From Danyang Road station, head towards Yangshupu Road and the waterfront via the Jiangpu Road area. Choose a precise riverside access point; an onward walk is required.
Allow around · 60–120 min
02Shanghai Library East
An afternoon for books and architecture
Spend time in the reading spaces and browse exhibitions that interest you. Keep conversations quiet so others can enjoy their books.
Walk from Yingchun Road station to the East building at 300 Yingchun Road. Check current entry and reader-service requirements.
Allow around · 90–150 min
03Century Park
From books to leafy paths
Lawns, trees and water invite an easy walk. Choose a nearby gate and a short route; a small part of the park is enough for a good break.
From Yingchun Road station, walk to a suitable open park entrance. The park is large and distances vary by gate.
Allow around · 60–120 min
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
A book and a garden path
Start with reading or an exhibition during library hours, then take a walk in the park.
- 1Start with a quiet hour
Shanghai Library East
Choose a reading space or exhibition and follow the library’s visitor rules.
See this stop ↑↓ Walk to a suitable Century Park entrance, checking the gate location first
- 2Finish in green space
Century Park
Enjoy a short walk and choose the return station route to suit the gate you leave by.
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.
Two areas, two different outings
Danyang Road and Yingchun Road require a train journey, plus walks at either end. For a half-day, choose the river or the library-and-park pair.
Respect reading-space rules
Entry, reading, borrowing and special events may have different requirements. Follow official guidance and avoid disturbing readers when taking photographs.
Photo credits
- DSC00228滨江绿化带夜景.jpg — Ding Kezhong · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shanghai Library East-Exterior East-20250430.jpg — 纳瓦拉的亨利 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Century Park Shanghai.jpg — Heinz-Vale · CC BY-SA 4.0
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