Shanghai Metro · Line 3 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Find a greener pause along Line 3.
Seasonal planting, everyday park life and a little literary history: choose two green stops for an unhurried afternoon.
One line. Many sides of the city.
Line 3 runs from Shanghai South Railway Station through Zhongshan Park, Shanghai Railway Station and Hongkou Football Stadium to Baoshan. Its parks make flexible stops after a rail journey.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
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- 01Shanghai South Railway Station
- 02Shilong Road
- 03Longcao Road
- 04Caoxi Road
- 05Yishan Road
- 06Hongqiao Road
- 07West Yan'an Road
- 08Zhongshan Park
- 09Jinshajiang Road
- 10Caoyang Road
- 11Zhenping Road
- 12Zhongtan Road
- 13Shanghai Railway Station
- 14Baoshan Road
- 15Dongbaoxing Road
- 16Hongkou Football Stadium
- 17Chifeng Road
- 18Dabaishu
- 19Jiangwan Town
- 20West Yingao Road
- 21South Changjiang Road
- 22Songfa Road
- 23Zhanghuabang
- 24Songbin Road
- 25Shuichan Road
- 26Baoyang Road
- 27Youyi Road
- 28Tieli Road
- 29North Jiangyang Road
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
3 places
01Shanghai Botanical Garden
Slow down along a garden path
Explore themed plant collections and seasonal garden scenery.
Allow a walk from Shilong Road station to a garden entrance. There is more than one gate, so choose the entrance before navigating.
Allow around · 90–150 min
02Zhongshan 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
03Lu Xun Park
A literary pause in the green
A landscaped park with memorial spaces dedicated to Lu Xun, close to Hongkou's historic streets.
From Hongkou Football Stadium station, head to Lu Xun Park. A park walk and a museum visit are separate choices; check museum opening information.
Allow around · 60–120 min
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
Two parks and everyday Shanghai.
There is no need to cover parks at both ends of the line. Walk in Zhongshan and Lu Xun parks, using the metro to change neighbourhoods in between.
- 1Begin in the shade
Zhongshan Park
Choose a garden path past lawns, mature trees and pavilions, leaving time for a relaxed break.
See this stop ↑↓ Take Line 3 towards North Jiangyang Road to Hongkou Football Stadium.
- 2Add a literary layer
Lu Xun Park
Explore the lakeside and memorial areas of Lu Xun Park. Decide separately whether there is time for the museum.
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 line on shared platforms
Lines 3 and 4 share part of their route. Check the train’s line and direction before boarding, especially when continuing towards Hongkou or Baoshan.
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.
Photo credits
- Botanical Garden Shanghai (21199375759).jpg — Esin Üstün from Istanbul, Turkey · CC BY 2.0
- Zhongshan Park Shanghai.jpeg — Szalai.laci · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lu Xun Park building.jpg — Difference engine · CC BY-SA 4.0
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