Beijing Subway Line 1
Beijing Subway Line 1
From 古城(Gucheng) to 环球度假区(Universal Resort) —> eastward
DKZ4G train operating on Line 1
From 环球度假区(Universal Resort) to 古城(Gucheng) —> westward
Introduction[]
Beijing Subway Line 1, the first subway line in both Beijing and China, it's iconic color is red. The line generally runs east-west, passing through six districts of the Chinese capital: Shijingshan, Haidian, Xicheng, Dongcheng, Chaoyang, and Tongzhou.
In June 1950, the outbreak of the Korean War drew the year-old People's Republic of China into the conflict. Against this international backdrop, military preparedness naturally became a primary consideration in Beijing's urban planning. Chinese leaders drew inspiration from the strategic defense functions demonstrated by the Moscow Metro during World War II. When German forces advanced on Moscow in 1941, the six-year-old subway system not only served as shelters for civilians but also housed the Soviet military's wartime command center. This precedent led Chinese policymakers to envision constructing an underground railway system with dual civilian and defense purposes.
Construction commenced on July 1, 1965, and was completed on September 20, 1969. Trial operations began in 1971, followed by formal public inauguration on September 15, 1981. A significant upgrade occurred on August 29, 2021, when the line was integrated with the Batong Line to form a continuous east-west artery. As of 2025, Beijing Subway Line 1 (including the Batong Line) has a total length of 52.7 kilometers and 36 stations
Stations[]
| Line 1 | ||||||
| Station Name | Native Name | Transfer | ||||
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| Fushouling | 福寿岭 | |||||
| Pingguoyuan | 苹果园 | 6S1 | ||||
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Gucheng | 古城 | ||||
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Bajiao Amusement Park | 八角游乐园 | ||||
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Babaoshan | 八宝山 | ||||
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Yuquan Lu | 玉泉路 | ||||
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Wukesong | 五棵松 | ||||
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Wanshou Lu | 万寿路 | ||||
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Gongzhufen | 公主坟 | 10 | |||
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Military Museum | 军事博物馆 | 9 | |||
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Muxidi | 木樨地 | 16 | |||
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Nanlishi Lu | 南礼士路 | ||||
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Fuxingmen | 复兴门 | 2 | |||
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Xidan | 西单 | 4 | |||
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Tian'anmen Xi(W) | 天安门西 | ||||
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Tian'anmen Dong(E) | 天安门东 | ||||
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Wangfujing | 王府井 | 8 | |||
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Dongdan | 东单 | 5 | |||
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Jianguomen | 建国门 | 2 | |||
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Yong'an Li | 永安里 | ||||
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Guomao | 国贸 | 10 | |||
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Dawang Lu | 大望路 | 14 | |||
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Sihui | 四惠 | Batong | |||
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Sihui Dong(E) | 四惠东 | Batong | |||
  Beijing Subway Line 1 map | ||||||
