Line 8, Olympic Specialty Line, North Forest Park - Yongdingmen
This line was put in operation right before the 2008 Olympics. It
passes through the complex of stadiums, gymnasiums and Olympic
parks. Full Length: 4.5 kilometers or2.8 miles
Main Stops: Olympic Sports Center, Olympic Park, Beijing Olympic
Forest Park
Line Ba Tong, Light Rail: Sihui - Tuqiao
Full Length: 19 kilometers, or 12 miles
Main Stops: Sihui, Communication University of China, Baliqiao,
Guoyuan, Jiukeshu, Tuqiao
Line 10: Wanliu Park - Songjiazhuang
Newly opened in July, 2008, covers Beijing's most prosperous
east and north districts.
Full Length: 24.6 kilometers,15.3 miles
Main Stops: Shaoyaoju, Liangmahe, Jinsong, Fenzhong Temple,
Chengshou Temple
Line 13 (Light Rail): Xizhimen - Dongzhimen
Full Length: 41kilometers (25.5 miles)
Main Stops: Xizhimen, Wudaokou, Huilongguan, Beiyuan, Shaoyaoju,
Dongzhimen
Airport Special Line: Dongshimen - Beijing Capital
International Airport
Full Length: 28 kilometers (17.4 miles)
Main Stops: Dongzhimen, Maizidian Xilu, Capital Airport
Tips for taking subways in Beijing
In general, there are four entrances at each stop for entering
from and exiting to different directions. It is important
to use the right entrance when exiting the station, otherwise you
may get lost. There are indicative signs in all crossings of the
underground passageways.
All subway stations have signs directing passengers to the nearby
key sites, such as shopping center, parks, etc.
The logo for subway In Beijing is a blue sign with letter D
inside a circle.
All children under 1.2 meter tall can take subways free of charge
but must be accompanied by an adult.
All tickets issued are for the same day use only.
You can find restroom on the platform or in the ticketing hall of
each station.
When you are taking subways during peak time, make sure to keep
eye on your
belongings.
No pets can be taken on the subway.
You need to make sure to keep out the yellow line when waiting
for boarding.
There are a number of tourist attractions along Subway Line 2.
At Gulou Stop - Bell and Drum Towers, Beijing's Hutong and
Courtyard Tour
At Yonghegong Stop - Yonghe Lamasery, Guozijian, Temple of
Confucius, Temple of Earth
At Jianguomen Stop - Ancient Observatory, Xiushui Market
At Qianmen Stop: Tiananmen Square, Dashanlan
