Urumqi Metro · Line 2 · Line guide
DISCOVER THE CITY BY METRO
Along Line 2, from the railway hub to the old city.
Rail connections at Urumqi Railway Station, a break in People’s Park, Nanmen’s historic streets and access to the university’s Laomancheng campus.
One line. Many sides of the city.
The northern section is scheduled to open on 15 November 2026: 10 stations from Huashan Street to Nanmen, connecting with Line 1 at Nanmen. It does not run directly to the Airport MRT.
Selected stops · intermediate stations omitted
THE STOPS
Where will you get off?
Follow the line order and choose a neighbourhood, a view or somewhere to slow down.
4 places
01Urumqi Railway Station
Onward rail travel
Connect with the main railway hub. Urumqi and Urumqi South are different railway stations.
Follow railway entrance signs after leaving the metro; allow time for walking, railway security and boarding.
Time planning · Allow a connection buffer
02People's Park
A lakeside city break
Stroll by Jianhu Lake and the pavilions in this historic urban park, weather permitting.
From Nianzigou, continue on foot or by local transport to an open park gate. The park is not directly outside the station.
Allow around · Allow 1–2 hours
Mao Zemin Memorial Residence
History on Mingde Road
Explore exhibits about Mao Zemin’s work and life in Xinjiang in a historic courtyard.
Continue from Nanmen to 29 Mingde Road; check opening and admission arrangements before setting out.
Allow around · Allow about 1 hour
Xinjiang Agricultural University — Laomancheng
Check the campus first
The station serves the Laomancheng campus area. The university also has Yaxin and Lugang campuses; check your invitation’s address.
Navigate to the gate specified by your host and follow campus access arrangements. This is not an unrestricted tourist attraction.
Time planning · As arranged with your host
MAKE A DAY OF IT
A few stops. A good day out.
A relaxed park break
Continue from Nianzigou to People’s Park for a leisurely stroll. Leave room for the return journey, breaks and weather before adding another stop.
- 1People's Park
People's Park
From Nianzigou, continue on foot or by local transport to an open park gate. The park is not directly outside the station.
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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.
Opening and daily service
Prepared for the planned opening on 15 November 2026. Do not rely on the line before opening; check operator notices and the station timetable page for that day’s service.
Nanmen interchange and airport travel
Change to Line 1 at Nanmen. For the airport, continue to International Airport and follow terminal/Airport MRT signs. Huashan Street is not the airport station.
Allow time beyond the station
The park, residence and campus require travel beyond the station. Confirm admission and open gates; shorten outdoor walks or use local transport in snow or ice.
Photo credits
- 乌鲁木齐铁路站房（2023年资料图） — Windmemories · CC BY-SA 4.0
- 乌鲁木齐人民公园（2017年资料图） — David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada · CC BY 2.0
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