Hi, I’m Alex Chen, a Chinese independent traveler who enjoys discovering the less touristy sides of a city. I especially love places that show everyday local life. In this guide, I’ll give you a quick overview of the Dongguan Rail Transit system, including metro lines, operating hours, and popular attractions near each station. I’ll also share how to explore Dongguan easily on a budget.



Dongguan Metro Map

Dongguan Metro Map

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Dongguan Metro Lines, Stations, and Operating Hours

Line 1

  • Route: Dongguanxi Railway Station ↔ Houde ↔ Changping ↔ People’s Hospital ↔ Quhai ↔ Batou ↔ Yuanmei ↔ Central Square ↔ Civic Center ↔ Lixin ↔ Dongchengnan Railway Station ↔ Tongsha Park ↔ Niushan ↔ Lianping ↔ Dalingshan ↔ Jinju ↔ Guangdong Medical University ↔ Songshan Lake ↔ Songfo ↔ Dalang ↔ Lixiang Park ↔ Fengshan ↔ Huangjiang ↔ Huangniupu ↔ Meitang
  • Terminals: Dongguanxi Railway Station ↔ Meitang
  • Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
  • Popular Attractions on This Line:
    • Dalingshan Forest Park: One of Dongguan’s best-known forest parks, famous for scenic mountain trails and relaxing green spaces. It’s a great spot for hiking and outdoor activities.
    • Dongguanxi Railway Station: A major transportation hub with convenient high-speed rail and intercity train connections to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and other Pearl River Delta cities.

Line 2

  • Route: Dongguan Railway Station ↔ Chashan ↔ Liuhua Park ↔ Xiaqiao ↔ Tianbao ↔ Dongcheng ↔ Qifeng Park ↔ Civic Center ↔ Xiping ↔ Gedi ↔ Chenwu ↔ Liaoxia ↔ Shanmei ↔ Exhibition Center ↔ Humen Railway Station
  • Terminals: Dongguan Railway Station ↔ Humen Railway Station
  • Operating Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:35 PM
  • Popular Attractions on This Line:
    • Qifeng Park: One of Dongguan’s most popular city parks, known for Huangqi Mountain, peaceful walking trails, and large green spaces.
    • Humen Railway Station: An important high-speed rail station in Dongguan with fast connections to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other cities in the Greater Bay Area.