Beijing Subway (北京地铁)

The Beijing Metro is the rapid transit system of Beijing Municipality consisting of 22 rapid transit lines, two airport rail links, one maglev line and 2 light rail lines, and 27 lines including 478 stations. The Beijing Subway opened in 1971 and is the oldest subway system in mainland China and East Asia. There are two to fifteen ticket vending machines at each station. Ticket vending machines on all lines can add credit to the Yikatong Card.

OperatorBeijing Municipal Government
Operation start15 January 1971
Total Lines25 Metro Lines
Total Station406 Active Stations
Metro City/CountryBeijing China
Official Webhttps://www.bjsubway.com/

Metro linesStationsTerminal stations
▣ Line 1 (Batong)37Pingguoyuan ⇄ Universal Resort
▣ Line 218Xizhimen ⇄ Jishuitan
▣ Line 4 (Daxing)35Anheqiaobei ⇄ Tiangongyuan
▣ Line 523Tiantongyuanbei ⇄ Songjiazhuang
▣ Line 634Jin'anqiao ⇄ Lucheng
▣ Line 730Beijing West railway station ⇄ Universal Resort
▣ Line 834Zhuxinzhuang ⇄ Yinghai
▣ Line 913Guojia Tushuguan (National Library) ⇄ Guogongzhuang
▣ Line 1045Bagou ⇄ Chedaogou
▣ Line 114Moshikou ⇄ Xinshougang (Shougang Park)
▣ Line 1317Xizhimen ⇄ Dongzhimen
▣ Line 1436Zhangguozhuang ⇄ Shangezhuang
▣ Line 1520Qinghua Donglu Xikou ⇄ Fengbo
▣ Line 1630Bei'anhe ⇄ Wanpingcheng
▣ Line 1721Shilihe ⇄ Jiahuihu
▣ Line 1910Mudanyuan ⇄ Xingong
▣ Yizhuang Line14Songjiazhuang ⇄ Yizhuang railway station
▣ Fangshan Line16Dongguantounan ⇄ Yancundong
▣ Yanfang Line9Yancundong ⇄ Yanshan
▣ Line S18Pingguoyuan ⇄ Shichang
▣ Changping Line20Changping Xishankou ⇄ Jimenqiao
▣ Capital Airport Line5Beixinqiao ⇄ Hao Hangzhanlou (Terminal 2)
▣ Daxing Airport Line4Caoqiao ⇄ Daxing Jichang
▣ Xijiao Line6Bagou ⇄ Fragrant Hills
▣ Yizhuang T1 Line15Quzhuang ⇄ Dinghaiyuan

  • The Beijing Subway is one of the largest and busiest metro systems globally, with an extensive network of lines that cover various parts of the city and extend into the suburbs.
  • The Beijing Subway carries millions of passengers every day, making it an important mode of transportation for residents and visitors.
  • The metro system is recognized for its efficiency, punctuality and modern facilities, which contribute to its popularity among commuters.
  • Many stations in the Beijing Subway serve as important interchanges, allowing passengers to easily transfer between different lines.
  • The subway is well integrated with other modes of transportation, providing seamless connectivity to buses and other transit options.
  • The Beijing Subway incorporates advanced technologies including automated trains, digital signage and smart card payment systems.
  • The Beijing Subway played a vital role during the 2008 Summer Olympics, efficiently transporting athletes, officials and spectators.
  • Some of Beijing's subway stations feature unique architectural designs and artworks, reflecting the city's rich cultural heritage.