Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese traveler who loves independent travel and exploring places far beyond the usual tourist trail. I also enjoy sharing practical ways to travel around China on a budget. The Changchun Metro connects the city’s train stations, major shopping areas, and popular attractions such as the Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo, Jingyuetan, Nanhu Park, Jilin Provincial Museum, and Changchun Movie Wonderland. In this guide, I cover every Changchun Metro line, station, first and last train times, and useful places to visit along the way. It should make planning your first trip to Changchun much easier.

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Changchun Metro Map

Changchun Metro Map

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Changchun Metro Lines, Stations, and Operating Hours

Tip: Changchun Metro uses seasonal operating schedules. The summer schedule generally runs from May 1 to October 31. The winter schedule runs from November 1 to April 30 of the following year. On public holidays and other special dates, the metro may extend its operating hours.

Changchun Metro Line 1

  • Route: Hongzuizi ↔ Huaqing Lu ↔ Shizhengfu ↔ Weixing Guangchang ↔ Fanrong Lu ↔ Gongnong Guangchang ↔ Dongbei Shida ↔ Jiefang Dalu ↔ Renmin Guangchang ↔ Shengli Gongyuan ↔ Changchun Zhan ↔ Changchunzhan Bei ↔ Yikuang Jie ↔ Qingfeng Lu ↔ Beihuanchenglu
  • Terminals: Hongzuizi ↔ Beihuanchenglu
  • First and last train times: Hongzuizi → Beihuanchenglu: 05:15 – 22:35 in summer / 05:15 – 22:05 in winter; Beihuanchenglu → Hongzuizi: 05:50 – 22:35 in summer / 05:50 – 22:05 in winter
  • Popular attractions and places along Line 1:
    • Changchun Zoological and Botanical Park: Dongbei Shida Station provides convenient access. It is a good stop for families traveling with children.
    • People’s Square: One of the main public squares in central Changchun, with plenty of shopping and dining nearby.
    • Changchun Railway Station: One of the main railway transportation hubs in Changchun.

Changchun Metro Line 2

  • Route: Qiche Gongyuan ↔ Jieda Dalu ↔ Xihu ↔ Shuangfeng ↔ Changchunxi Zhan ↔ Xinglongpu ↔ Xihuanchenglu ↔ Heping Dajie ↔ Wanfu Jie ↔ Jingyang Guangchang ↔ Jiefang Qiao ↔ Jianshe Guangchang ↔ Wenhua Guangchang ↔ Jiefang Dalu ↔ Pingyang Jie ↔ Nanguan ↔ Jilin Dalu ↔ Dongsheng Dajie ↔ Donghuanchenglu ↔ Changqing ↔ Dongfang Guangchang ↔ Ha’erbin Dajie ↔ Doujiagou ↔ Yingjun Dajie ↔ Yingkai Dajie ↔ Linxi Dajie ↔ Wukaihe Dajie
  • Terminals: Qiche Gongyuan ↔ Wukaihe Dajie
  • First and last train times: Qiche Gongyuan → Wukaihe Dajie: 05:15 – 22:35 in summer / 05:15 – 22:05 in winter; Wukaihe Dajie → Qiche Gongyuan: 05:45 – 22:35 in summer / 05:45 – 22:05 in winter
  • Popular attractions and places along Line 2:
    • Xinmin Street Historic and Cultural District: Wenhua Guangchang Station is the most convenient stop. The street is lined with several historic buildings.
    • Culture Square: One of Changchun’s best-known public squares.
    • Changchun West Railway Station: A major high-speed rail hub for travelers arriving in or leaving Changchun.

Changchun Metro Line 3

  • Route: Weimanhuanggong ↔ Dong Guangchang ↔ Changchun Zhan ↔ Furong Qiao ↔ Xi’an Qiao ↔ Nanchang Lu ↔ Chaoyang Qiao ↔ Jiefang Qiao ↔ Huxi Qiao ↔ Kuanping Qiao ↔ Fusong Lu ↔ Mengjiatun ↔ Huguang Lu ↔ Diantai Jie ↔ Qianjin Xi ↔ Qianjin Dajie ↔ Weiming Jie ↔ Weiguang Jie ↔ Weixing Guangchang ↔ Yatai Lijiao Qiao ↔ Yitong He ↔ Zhiye Jishu Daxue ↔ Jilin Guangdian ↔ Huizhan Zhongxin ↔ Shiji Guangchang ↔ Jinxin Jie ↔ Boshuo Lu ↔ Jinhe Jie ↔ Nongboyuan ↔ Jingyuetan Gongyuan ↔ Zishan Lu ↔ Baoxiang Jie ↔ Huaxuechang ↔ Changying Shijicheng
  • Terminals: Weimanhuanggong ↔ Changying Shijicheng
  • First and last train times: 05:55 – 22:30 in both directions during summer / 05:55 – 22:00 in both directions during winter
  • Popular attractions and places along Line 3:
    • Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo: One of Changchun’s most important historical attractions. Get off at Weimanhuanggong Station.
    • Jingyuetan National Forest Park: A popular forest and lakeside destination in Changchun. Use Jingyuetan Gongyuan Station.
    • Changchun Movie Wonderland: A movie-themed amusement park with direct access from the terminal station.
    • Changchun Railway Station: One of the city’s main railway transportation hubs.

Changchun Metro Line 4

  • Route: Changchunzhan Bei ↔ Beiyatai Dajie ↔ Weimanhuanggong ↔ Dongdaqiao ↔ Dongxin Lu ↔ Jilin Dalu ↔ Gongping Lu ↔ Haikou Lu ↔ Pudong Lu ↔ Weihai Lu ↔ Beihai Lu ↔ Zhiye Jishu Daxue ↔ Shirong Lu ↔ Nanhuanchenglu ↔ Yisheng Jie ↔ Tiangong Lu ↔ Fuzhi Dalu ↔ Tianqing Lu ↔ Tianpu Lu ↔ Qianshilipu ↔ Tianxin Lu
  • Terminals: Changchunzhan Bei ↔ Tianxin Lu
  • First and last train times: 05:55 – 22:35 in both directions during summer / 05:55 – 22:05 in both directions during winter
  • Popular attractions and places along Line 4:
    • Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo: Weimanhuanggong Station is the most convenient stop, and the station exits are close to the museum.
    • Changchun Railway Station: You can reach the railway station via Changchunzhan Bei Station. It is one of Changchun’s main rail hubs.

Changchun Metro Line 5 – Not Yet Open

  • Route: Zhuoyue Dajie ↔ Shiwei Dangxiao ↔ Shunda Lu ↔ Yueda Lu ↔ Anxin Lu ↔ Weishan Lu ↔ Guigu Guangchang (Jida Zhongxin Xiaoqu) ↔ Diantai Jie ↔ Shengwei Dangxiao ↔ Nanhu Guangchang (Jida Nanhu Xiaoqu) ↔ Changying Jiuzhi Bowuguan ↔ Sheng Renmin Yiyuan ↔ Wenhua Guangchang ↔ Tongzhi Jie ↔ Renmin Guangchang ↔ Dajing Lu ↔ Shengfu’er Zhongxin ↔ Dongdaqiao
  • Terminals: Zhuoyue Dajie ↔ Dongdaqiao
  • First and last train times: Line 5 has not officially opened yet, so official operating hours are not available.
  • Popular attractions and places along Line 5:
    • Changchun Film Studio Museum: The museum explores the history of Changchun Film Studio and the development of Chinese cinema.
    • Xinmin Street Historic and Cultural District: After Line 5 opens, travelers will be able to reach the area from Wenhua Guangchang Station.
    • People’s Square: Located in central Changchun, with plenty of shopping, restaurants, and other services nearby.

Changchun Metro Line 6

  • Route: Shuangfeng ↔ Changchunxi Zhan ↔ Tengyue Jie ↔ Zhinong Dajie ↔ Feiyue Guangchang ↔ Ouya Maichang ↔ Guanggu Dajie ↔ Guigu Guangchang (Jida Zhongxin Xiaoqu) ↔ Baihuayuan ↔ Shifayuan ↔ Lanraohu Gongyuan ↔ Guidao Jituan ↔ Xinming Jie ↔ Huaqing Lu ↔ Nanxi Shidi Gongyuan ↔ Fuzhi Dalu ↔ Wujiadian ↔ Yatai Zuqiu Jidi ↔ Yinghua Jie ↔ Juye Dajie ↔ Shengbowuyuan ↔ Changying Shijicheng
  • Terminals: Shuangfeng ↔ Changying Shijicheng
  • First and last train times: Shuangfeng → Changying Shijicheng: 05:15 – 22:35 in summer / 05:15 – 22:05 in winter; Changying Shijicheng → Shuangfeng: 05:35 – 22:35 in summer / 05:35 – 22:05 in winter
  • Popular attractions and places along Line 6:
    • Jilin Provincial Museum: Get off at Shengbowuyuan Station. It is one of the best places to learn about the history and culture of Jilin Province.
    • Nanxi Wetland Park: A large urban wetland park that you can reach directly by metro.
    • Changchun Movie Wonderland: This movie-themed amusement park sits at the eastern terminal of Line 6.
    • Changchun West Railway Station: One of Changchun’s main high-speed rail transportation hubs.

Changchun Metro Line 7

  • Route: Qiche Gongyuan ↔ Xihu Dalu ↔ Xing’an Lu ↔ Xingshun Lu ↔ Feiyue Guangchang ↔ Diyi Qiche Zhizaochang ↔ Mengjiatun ↔ Huinan Jie ↔ Nanhu Guangchang (Jida Nanhu Xiaoqu) ↔ Nanhu Gongyuan ↔ Gongnong Guangchang ↔ Shengshuiwuju ↔ Dongling Nan Jie ↔ Weihai Lu ↔ Saide Guangchang ↔ Huizhan Dajie ↔ Zhongdong Dashichang ↔ Lingdong Lu ↔ Donghuanchenglu
  • Terminals: Qiche Gongyuan ↔ Donghuanchenglu
  • First and last train times: Qiche Gongyuan → Donghuanchenglu: 05:15 – 22:35 in summer / 05:15 – 22:05 in winter; Donghuanchenglu → Qiche Gongyuan: 05:40 – 22:35 in summer / 05:40 – 22:05 in winter
  • Popular attractions and places along Line 7:
    • Nanhu Park: One of the best-known city parks in Changchun. Nanhu Gongyuan Station provides convenient access.
    • Changchun International Convention and Exhibition Center: Use Huizhan Dajie Station. The venue hosts many of Changchun’s major exhibitions and events.
    • First Automobile Works area: This part of Changchun represents the city’s long history as one of China’s major automotive centers.

Changchun Metro Line 8

  • Route: Beihuanchenglu ↔ Yi’ersan Zhongxue ↔ Xiaonan ↔ Xiaochengzi Jie ↔ Beihu Daqiao ↔ Beihu Gongyuan ↔ He’an Jie ↔ Guangji Lu ↔ Daxuecheng Lu ↔ Dilisuо ↔ Aolinpike Gongyuan ↔ Guangtong Lu
  • Terminals: Beihuanchenglu ↔ Guangtong Lu
  • First and last train times: Beihuanchenglu → Guangtong Lu: 06:00 – 22:35 in summer / 06:00 – 22:05 in winter; Guangtong Lu → Beihuanchenglu: 06:00 – 22:00 in summer / 06:00 – 21:30 in winter
  • Popular attractions and places along Line 8:
    • Changchun Beihu National Wetland Park: Use Beihu Gongyuan Station. It is one of the largest wetland and recreation areas in northern Changchun.
    • Changchun Olympic Park: Get off at Aolinpike Gongyuan Station. The area includes several sports venues and public recreation spaces.

Changchun Metro Line 9 – Not Yet Open

  • Route: Zhaojiagang Dong ↔ Lianhuashan Bei ↔ Donghu Zhen ↔ Longjia Jichang ↔ Minsu Guan ↔ Zhongxin Guangchang ↔ Jianlan Jie ↔ Jiutainan Zhan
  • Terminals: Zhaojiagang Dong ↔ Jiutainan Zhan
  • First and last train times: Line 9 has not officially opened yet, so official operating hours are not available.
  • Popular attractions and places along Line 9:
    • Changchun Longjia International Airport: Once Line 9 opens, Longjia Jichang Station will provide a direct metro connection to the airport. For international travelers, this will be the most useful stop on the line.
    • Lianhuashan Tourist Resort: After the line opens, travelers will be able to connect to the resort area from around Lianhuashan Bei Station.
    • Jiutai South Railway Station: An important railway transportation hub serving Jiutai District.