Subway

Subway Trains

The subway is a fast, convenient and a helpful way to get around the city--except of course during rush hours (7:00-9:00 and 16:30-18:00) when they're very crowded.

There are two subway lines: one circles the city and one extends into the western suburbs.

Figuring out which side to take can be confusing if you don't speak Chinese. The map of the subway in the subway train is in Chinese characters as well as Pin Yin but outside waiting for the subways the wall map has only Chinese characters and there are no signs telling which direction the lines go.

Unless you know which side to take you will have to ask somebody for directions. It is usually a good idea to know one subway stop, like Yonghegong, Fuxingmen or Jianguomenwai which can help you ask somebody which way to go.

The Fuxingmen station is the only station that allows you to change lines.

Tickets are cheap, costing cost 3-yuan oneway--but remember to watch your purse and pockets!

The subway runs from 5:30 to 23:00.

Other city subway:

Guagnzhou Subway

Hong Kong Subway

Shanghai Subway