Shanghai Metro · Line 4 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Around the city, through a different lens.
The loop links both banks of the city. Choose an exhibition and a park walk, giving each stop time rather than rushing around the whole circle.
One line. Many sides of the city.
Line 4 is a loop serving Shanghai Railway Station, Zhongshan Park, the World Expo Museum area and Pudong. Platforms use inner/outer loop directions; check the next station before boarding.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
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- 01Yishan Road
- 02Shanghai Indoor Stadium
- 03Shanghai Stadium
- 04Dong'an Road
- 05Damuqiao Road
- 06Luban Road
- 07South Xizang Road
- 08Nanpu Bridge
- 09Tangqiao
- 10Lancun Road
- 11Xiangcheng Road
- 12Century Avenue
- 13Pudong Avenue
- 14Yangshupu Road
- 15Dalian Road
- 16Linping Road
- 17Hailun Road
- 18Baoshan Road
- 19Shanghai Railway Station
- 20Zhongtan Road
- 21Zhenping Road
- 22Caoyang Road
- 23Jinshajiang Road
- 24Zhongshan Park
- 25West Yan'an Road
- 26Hongqiao 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
World Expo Museum
See the world through Expo stories
Discover the history of world expos and memories of Shanghai's Expo.
Head to 818 Mengzi Road. Line 13 serves World Expo Museum station; from Luban Road station on Line 4, allow a longer walk.
Allow around · 90–150 min
02Shanghai Museum East
Make time for art and history
Explore Chinese art and history at the museum's Pudong site, separate from its People's Square building.
From Exit 2 of Xiangcheng Road station on Line 4, walk to Shanghai Museum East. This is a different site from the People’s Square museum.
Allow around · 2–3 hours
03Zhongshan 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
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
From Expo stories to art and history.
For a day focused on exhibitions. Check that both museums are open on your chosen day; visiting just one leaves more time for the neighbourhood.
- 1Begin with the story of Expos
World Expo Museum
Walk from Luban Road station to the World Expo Museum and allow an unhurried visit. Return to the same metro station afterwards.
See this stop ↑↓ At Luban Road, board Line 4 with South Xizang Road as the next stop and continue via Nanpu Bridge to Xiangcheng Road.
- 2Continue at Shanghai Museum East
Shanghai Museum East
At Shanghai Museum East, choose galleries that interest you rather than trying to cover the whole collection.
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.
Use the next stop to choose your loop
Both directions circle back, but the station order differs. Compare the next stop and your destination when choosing the inner or outer loop.
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
- Shanghai Museum East 20241201.jpg — Nat4Eben · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Zhongshan Park Shanghai.jpeg — Szalai.laci · CC BY-SA 4.0
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