Shenzhen Metro · Line 12 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Old town, museum and waterfront, explore Nanshan in sections.
Highlights include Nantou Ancient Town, Nanshan Museum, Sea World Culture and Arts Center. Pick one or two according to your interests and opening arrangements, allowing time beyond the station.
One line. Many sides of the city.
The line runs between Zuopaotai East and Songgang. Check the train destination and onward connection before setting off; the highlights are not a one-day checklist.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
Show all 39 stations
- 01Zuopaotai East
- 02Taiziwan
- 03Sea World
- 04Huaguoshan
- 05Sihai
- 06Nanyou
- 07Nanguang
- 08Nanshan
- 09Taoyuan
- 10Nantou Ancient City
- 11Zhongshan Park
- 12Tongle South
- 13Xin'an Park
- 14Lingzhi
- 15Shangchuan
- 16Liutang
- 17Bao'an Passenger Transport Terminal
- 18Baotian 1st Road
- 19Pingluan Hill
- 20Xixiang Taoyuan
- 21Zhongwu South
- 22Huangtian
- 23Xingwei
- 24Airport East
- 25Fuwei
- 26Huaide
- 27Fuyong
- 28Qiaotou West
- 29Fuhai West
- 30Shenzhen World
- 31Shenzhen World North
- 32Waterlands Resort South
- 33Waterlands Resort East
- 34Haoxiang
- 35Shahao
- 36Shajing Ancient Market
- 37Buchong
- 38Langxia
- 39Songgang
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
3 places
01Sea World Culture and Arts Center
Make time for a visit at this stop
A waterfront cultural venue in Shekou combining design and art exhibitions, public programmes and architecture, near the Sea World district.
Start from Sea World and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
Nanshan Museum
Make time for a visit at this stop
Discover western Shenzhen's history and its maritime connections, alongside the museum's changing special exhibitions.
Start from Taoyuan and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
03Nantou Ancient Town
Make time for a visit at this stop
Historic gates and Lingnan lanes sit alongside exhibitions, food and small shops, offering a walk through the origins of urban Shenzhen.
Start from Nantou Ancient City and plan the onward walk or connection to the destination entrance. The station itself is not the entrance.
Allow around · About 1–2 hours, according to interest
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
Two stops, at your own pace.
Take your time at two selected places, or choose just one if opening arrangements, weather or energy make that easier.
- 1First stop
Nantou Ancient Town
Historic gates and Lingnan lanes sit alongside exhibitions, food and small shops, offering a walk through the origins of urban Shenzhen.
See this stop ↑↓ Return to Nantou Ancient City and check the direction towards Taoyuan, then plan the final walk or connection to the entrance.
- 2Next stop
Nanshan Museum
Discover western Shenzhen's history and its maritime connections, alongside the museum's changing special exhibitions.
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 opening and admission
Venues, gardens and events have their own opening and ticket arrangements. Visit durations are editorial estimates, not opening hours or train times; choose only the stops that interest you.
Photo credits
- 海上世界文化艺术中心 2.jpg — Mx. Granger · CC0
- 南头古城南门2022.jpg — Iswzo · CC BY-SA 4.0
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