Shanghai Metro · Line 2 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
A day in Shanghai, one stop at a time.
Historic lanes, riverside skylines, leafy parks and a golden temple. Pick two or three stops and make an afternoon your own.
One line. Many sides of the city.
Line 2 connects Hongqiao Railway Station, Hongqiao Airport T2, central Shanghai and Pudong Airport. This guide picks six places between Zhongshan Park and Century Park.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
Show all 31 stations
- 01Panxiang Road · Shanghai National Accounting Institute
- 02National Exhibition and Convention Center (Line 2)
- 03Hongqiao Railway Station
- 04Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2
- 05Songhong Road
- 06Beixinjing
- 07Weining Road
- 08Loushanguan Road
- 09Zhongshan Park
- 10Jiangsu Road
- 11Jing'an Temple
- 12West Nanjing Road
- 13People's Square
- 14East Nanjing Road
- 15Lujiazui
- 16South Pudong Road (Line 2)
- 17Century Avenue
- 18Shanghai Science & Technology Museum
- 19Century Park
- 20Longyang Road
- 21Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park
- 22Jinke Road
- 23Guanglan Road
- 24Tangzhen
- 25Middle Chuangxin Road
- 26East Huaxia Road
- 27Chuansha
- 28Lingkong Road
- 29Yuandong Avenue
- 30Haitiansan Road
- 31Pudong Airport Terminal 1 & 2
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
6 places
01Zhongshan Park
Find your pace in the shade
Mature trees, lawns and pavilions offer a green pause beside a busy shopping district. Start with a stroll, then slow down and watch everyday park life.
From Zhongshan Park station, head to the park entrance at 780 Changning Road.
Allow around · 45–90 min
02Jing’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.
Exit 2 at Jing’an Temple station serves the temple; the park is opposite.
Allow around · 45–90 min
03Zhangyuan & 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
04Nanjing Road & the Bund
Follow the street to the river
Explore Nanjing Road’s historic buildings and street life, then continue to the Bund for views across the Huangpu. At dusk, slow down and watch the city light up.
Walk east along East Nanjing Road to the river. Allow time to walk back to the station.
Allow around · 60–120 min
05Lujiazui 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.
From Lujiazui station, head towards the waterfront. Towers and museums have separate entrances: choose your destination before navigating.
Allow around · 60–90 min
06Century Park
Make room for a little green
Follow lakeside paths through trees and lawns. The park is large, so choose a short section you like and enjoy a relaxed outdoor break.
Exit 1 at Century Park station leads towards park Gate 7. Check a separate route for other gates.
Allow around · 60–120 min
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
From historic lanes to the Huangpu.
Start in Zhangyuan, save Nanjing Road and the Bund for the afternoon, then cross the river for a different view. Leave extra time by the water if you enjoy photography.
- 1Start with the lanes
Zhangyuan & North Maoming Road
Explore Zhangyuan and North Maoming Road, with a coffee or lunch break nearby.
See this stop ↑↓ Line 2 east · 2 stops to East Nanjing Road
- 2Continue to the river
Nanjing Road & the Bund
Walk east along Nanjing Road to the Bund for historic buildings and skyline views. Return on foot to East Nanjing Road station afterwards.
See this stop ↑↓ Cross on Line 2 · 1 stop to Lujiazui
- 3Finish on the other bank
Lujiazui waterfront
Look back at the Bund from the Lujiazui waterfront. Add extra time for an observation deck or a full exhibition visit.
See this stop ↑
A park first. The lanes later.
For an afternoon with green space and a little city architecture. Choosing just two of the stops works too.
- 1Begin with a green break
Zhongshan Park
Choose a short walk through Zhongshan Park and take your time.
See this stop ↑↓ Line 2 east · 2 stops to Jing’an Temple
- 2Temple and city views
Jing’an Temple & Park
Admire the temple exterior, then rest in the park opposite. Check admission arrangements for an interior visit.
See this stop ↑↓ Line 2 east · 1 stop to West Nanjing Road
- 3Leave the last hour for the neighbourhood
Zhangyuan & North Maoming Road
Explore Zhangyuan’s architectural details and finish with a break or a meal nearby.
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 your airport terminal
Line 2 serves Hongqiao Airport T2. Check your destination, the train’s terminus and your boarding station’s first/last trains. Allow extra walking time inside the terminal.
Leave time for riverside walks
Both the Bund and Lujiazui waterfront require a walk from the metro. Include the walk back to the station when crossing the river.
Check admission before a visit
A neighbourhood walk and a venue visit can be separate plans. Check the temple, museum or observation deck’s own information for admission and reservations.
Travelling with luggage or a stroller?
Open the station guide for available lift, toilet and exit information. Ask station staff about facilities not shown in the guide.
Photo credits
- Pudong Shanghai November 2017 panorama.jpg — King of Hearts · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zhongshan Park Shanghai.jpeg — Szalai.laci · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2024-Apr Jing-an Temple 静安寺 Shanghai 02.jpg — Chainwit. · CC BY 4.0
- Zhang Yuan, Shanghai, China 2024 (54281266535).jpg — Juan Antonio Segal · CC BY 2.0
- Century Park Shanghai.jpg — Heinz-Vale · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pudong skyline at dusk.jpg — Lloyd Tudor · CC BY-SA 4.0
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