Be Proficient in Xiamen Metro With This Guide

Xiamen Metro Look

Hello! Meet Xiamen Metro, a rapid transit system in this lovely sea-side city in Fujian Province, China.The Xiamen Metro began operation on December 31, 2017 upon the completion and opening of Line1. The 30.3km line travels between Zhenhai Road and Yannei, calling at 24 stations, travelling north-south on Xiamen Island and across the sea via elevated rails to reach mainland China. The line also has a two-kilometre-long section with seascape landscapes that provide breathtaking views, making it the most beautiful in China.The metro system has since become several lines, with Line 2 running from Tianzhushan to Wuyuanwan and Line 3 connecting the Xiamen Railway Station to Xiang'an Airport. The system incorporates Minnan architecture, and amenities to passengers including elevators, lifts and free Wi-Fi. Running from 06:00 to 22:30, the Metro provides very convenient public transportation with bilingual announcements in Mandarin Chinese, Minnan dialect and English.


Summary

Xiamen Metro System Map

Xiamen Metro Map


Xiamen Metro Lines and Details

Line 1 

It runs through Yannei, Xiamen North Railway Station, Tianshui Road, Jimei Avenue, Jimei Software Park, Chengyi Plaza, Guanren, Xingjin Road, Xinglin Village, Garden Expo Park, Jimei School Village, Gaoqi, Dianqian, Torch Park, Tangbian, Wushipu, Lücuo, Lianhua Intersection, Lianban, Hubin East Road, Wenzao, Jiangjun Temple, Zhongshan Park, Zhenhai Road, Xiamen Metro Line 1 is an extremely important metro line in Xiamen.

Xiamen Metro Line 1 runs between Yannei and Zhenhai Road, with a service time from 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM. It has many attractions such as Gulangyu Island (The metro does not serve the island directly but it gets close with a stop, Zhenhai Road Station, near ferry terminal. The terminal, from which you catch the ferry to Gulangyu, is a 10-minute walk away. Gulangyu is a scenic spot that must not be missed in Xiamen, it has beautiful Island landscapes and historical architecture landscape), Zhongshan Park (One of Xiamen’s oldest parks it's a great place for a leisurely walk and to get insight into local culture), Jimei School Village (It has a unique architectural design and rich cultural heritage, established by great patriotic overseas Chinese philanthropist Mr. Chen Jiageng as a center of culture and education), Garden Expo Park (The largest gardening art exhibition base in Xiamen, which displayed traditional and modern gardening together) along the passage.

Customers are able to buy tickets via Klook Deals and KKday Offers.

Line 2

If you want to access points of interest such as Wuyuan Bay Wetland Park (Often called Xiamen’s “green lung”, Wuyuan Bay is a great place to relax with a peaceful bird sanctuary), Cruise Center (The symbol of Xiamen Port, and the best place to start your oceanic voyages), Tianzhushan National Forest Park(This national forest park is paradise for nature enthusiasts who can explore dense forests and beautiful trails), perhaps the Metro Line 2 is more convenient.

It starts at Wuyuan Bay and ends at Tianzhushan with its travel route covering Zhongzai, Wetland Park, Wutong, Cross-Strait Financial Center, Dongzhai, Guanyin Mountain, Hecuo, Software Park Phase II, Lingdou, Gudishi, Caitang, Houpu, Jiangtou, Lücuo, Yuxiu East Road, Sports Center, Hubin Middle Road, Jianye Road, Cruise Center, Haicang Bay Park, Haicang Business Center, Haicang Administrative Center, Maqing Road, Wengjiao Road, Xin’an, Xinyang Avenue, Maluan Center, Dingmei, Dongyao, Dongfu.

The service runs from 6:30 AM until 10:30 PM, and all you have to do is get tickets through Klook Deals and KKday Offers to take a ride.

Line 3

Xiamen Metro Line 3 is in service from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Starting from Xiamen Railway Station and ending at Caicuo, it runs through Hubin East Road, Sports Center, Talent Center, Huli Park, Huarong Road, Torch Park, Xiaodongshan, Andou, Banshang, Huli Innovation Park, Wuyuan Bay, International Expo Center, Dongjie, Hongkeng, Linqian, Gulou, Xiang’an Citizen Park, Pubian, Houcun.

On the way you can visit scenes and scenic spots like Xiamen Railway Station (A huge transport centre and the beginning station for most tourists of Xiamen), International Expo Center (An important place which often holds international exhibitions and activities), Xiang'an Citizen Park (A huge park for families and outdoor recreational activities).

Transport cards are available for purchase through Klook Deals and KKday Offers.