The UNOFFICIAL Guide to the Shenzhen Metro
Since December 28, 2004, the people of Shenzhen have benefited from the speed and convenience of an ultra-modern subway system.
In addition to the pages for each station (listed below), we have written a brief "Metro How-to" to initiate you into the process.
To date (early 2008), there are 19 stations open, on two lines.
Line 1: This line runs east to west, from the Luohu border crossing from Hong Kong, to Shijie Zhichuang (Windows of the World). It generally follows Shennan Lu, with these exceptions:
- Luohu and Guomao are south of Shennan, heading toward the border; Dongmen is slightly north of Shennan.
- Gangxia, Huizhan Zhongxin, and Gouwu Gongyuan Stations are on Guhua Lu.
There are currently fifteen stations on the line. They are:
| Station: | See Area Map: |
| 1. Luohu Station | Luohu South |
| 2. Guomao Station | Luohu South |
| 3. Laojie Station | Luohu South |
| 4. Dajuyuan Station | Luohu South |
| 5. Kexue Guan Station | Futian East |
| 6. Huaqiang Lu Station | Futian East |
| 7. Gangxia Station | Futian Central |
| 8. Huizhan Zhongxin Station (Same as 3 below, a transfer station) | Futian Central |
| 9. Gouwu Gongyuan Station | Futian Central |
| 10. Xiangmihu Station | Futian Central |
| 11. Chegongmiao Station | Futian West |
| 12. Zhuzilin Station | Futian West |
| 13. Qiaochengdong Station | Nanshan East |
| 14. Huaqiaocheng Station | Nanshan East |
| 15. Shijie Zhichuang Station | Nanshan East |
Line 4: This line runs from south to north, from the Futian border crossing to the Choldren's Palace/Book City area, near Lianhuashan Park. Its route is generally between Jintian Lu and Yitian Lu, though it follows Jintian more closely toward the southern end.
There are currently five stations on the line. They are:
| Station: | See Area Map: |
| 1. Huanggang Station | Futian South |
| 2. Fumin Station | Futian South |
| 3. Huizhan Zhongxin Station (Same as 8 above, a transfer station) | Futian Central |
| 4. Shimin Zhongxin Station | Futian Central |
| 5. Shaoniangong Station | Futian Central |
Don't miss our "Metro How-to." Happy railing!
References:
- The OFFICIAL guide to the Shenzhen Metro seems to be offline as of February 2008 (just after we finished linking it to 19 Metro Station Guides!) Hopefully, they'll be back soon.
- There is an excellent introduction to the system, and notes on future plans, at Urban Rail.
- Wikipedia article on the Shenzhen Metro. (You'll need a proxy to see this.)
- Lots of Metro-related pictures on Wikimedia. (proxy info)
- Video: Interior of Metro train (Not so exciting if you've already been on the Metro, but good for those trying to "get a picture")
- Video: Departing Shenzhen Metro train (Like the above, just a sample of the view from the platform)
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