Guangzhou Metro Map Travel Guide for Tourists

As an avid independent traveler, I’m Alex Chen—a Chinese adventurer with a passion for exploring remote corners of the world. To me, traveling is not just about discovering the unknown; it’s also about experiencing culture and scenery on a budget. In this article, I’ll guide you through the Guangzhou Metro system, highlighting must-visit attractions along the way and offering tips for exploring this dynamic city economically.

Guangzhou, one of China’s major cities, boasts a comprehensive and efficient metro system, making it an ideal choice for travelers. Whether you’re planning to immerse yourself in the bustling city center or venture to the suburbs for some natural beauty, the Guangzhou Metro is your go-to option for convenient, affordable transportation.

Guangzhou Metro Map

Guangzhou Metro Stations and Operating Hours

Line 1

• Route: Guangzhou East Railway Station ↔ Sports Center ↔ Tiyu Xilu ↔ Yangji ↔ Dongshankou ↔ Martyrs’ Park ↔ Peasant Movement Institute ↔ Gongyuanqian ↔ Ximenkou ↔ Chen Clan Ancestral Hall ↔ Changshou Road ↔ Huangsha ↔ Fangcun ↔ Huadiwan ↔ Kengkou ↔ Xilang
• First and Last Stations: Guangzhou East Railway Station ↔ Xilang
• Operating Hours: 6:10 AM – 11:30 PM
• Popular Attractions: Chen Clan Ancestral Hall (a gem of Lingnan architecture), Beijing Road Pedestrian Street (shopping and dining hub), Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street (traditional commercial area), and Shamian Island (historic European-style architecture).

Line 2

• Route: Guangzhou South Railway Station ↔ Shibi ↔ Huijiang ↔ Nanpu ↔ Luoxi ↔ Nanzhou ↔ Dongxiaonan ↔ Jiangtai Road ↔ Changgang ↔ Jiangnanxi ↔ The Second Workers’ Cultural Palace ↔ Haizhu Square ↔ Gongyuanqian ↔ Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall ↔ Yuexiu Park ↔ Guangzhou Railway Station ↔ Sanyuanli ↔ Feixiang Park ↔ Baiyun Park ↔ Baiyun Cultural Square ↔ Xiaogang ↔ Jiangxia ↔ Huangbian ↔ Jiahewanggang
• First and Last Stations: Guangzhou South Railway Station ↔ Jiahewanggang
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• Popular Attractions: Yuexiu Park (a serene urban park with historical monuments), Guangzhou Railway Station (transport hub), Guangzhou South Railway Station,Haizhu Square (for views of the Pearl River), and Beijing Road Pedestrian Street.

Line 3

• Route: Tianhe Coach Terminal ↔ Wushan ↔ South China Normal University ↔ Gangding ↔ Shipaiqiao ↔ Tiyu Xilu ↔ Zhujiang New Town ↔ Canton Tower ↔ Kecun ↔ Datang ↔ Lijiao ↔ Xiaojiao ↔ Dashiz ↔ Hanxi Changlong ↔ Shiqiao ↔ Panyu Square
• First and Last Stations: Tianhe Coach Terminal ↔ Panyu Square
• Operating Hours: 6:10 AM – 11:30 PM
• Popular Attractions: Canton Tower (Guangzhou’s iconic landmark), Zhujiang New Town (modern commercial district), and Chimelong Tourist Resort (includes Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong Paradise, and Chimelong Water Park, offering a variety of family-friendly activities).

Line 3 Northern Extension

• Route: Airport North (Terminal 2) ↔ Airport South (Terminal 1) ↔ Gaozeng ↔ Renhe ↔ Longgui ↔ Jiahewanggang ↔ Baiyun Avenue North ↔ Yongtai ↔ Tonghe ↔ Jingxi Nanfang Hospital ↔ Meihuayuan ↔ Yantang ↔ Guangzhou East Railway Station ↔ Linhexi ↔ Tiyu Xilu
• First and Last Stations: Airport North (Terminal 2) ↔ Tiyu Xilu
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:15 PM
• Popular Attractions: Guangzhou East Railway Station (major train hub) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (convenient metro access for air travelers).

Line 4

• Route: Nansha Passenger Port ↔ Nanheng ↔ Tangkou ↔ Dayong ↔ Guanglong ↔ Feishajiao ↔ Jinzhou ↔ Jiaomen ↔ Huangge ↔ Huangge Auto Town ↔ Qingsheng ↔ Dongchong ↔ Dichong ↔ Haibang ↔ Shiqi ↔ Guanqiao ↔ Xinzao ↔ Higher Education Mega Center South ↔ Higher Education Mega Center North ↔ Guanzhou ↔ Wanshengwei ↔ Chebei South ↔ Chebei ↔ Huangcun
• First and Last Stations: Nansha Passenger Port ↔ Huangcun
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
• Popular Attractions: Guangzhou University Town (a cluster of universities perfect for cycling and exploration).

Line 5

• Route: Jiaokou ↔ Tanwei ↔ Zhongshanba ↔ Xicun ↔ Xicun ↔ Guangzhou Railway Station ↔ Xiaobei ↔ Taojin ↔ Quzhuang ↔ Zoo ↔ Yangji ↔ Wuyangcun ↔ Zhujiang New Town ↔ Liede ↔ Tancun ↔ Yuancun ↔ Keyun Road ↔ Chebei South ↔ Dongpu ↔ Sanying ↔ Yuzhu ↔ Dashadi ↔ Dashadong ↔ Wenchong
• First and Last Stations: Jiaokou ↔ Huangpu New Port
• Operating Hours: 6:15 AM – 11:15 PM
• Popular Attractions: Guangzhou Zoo, Guangzhou Railway Station, and Zhujiang New Town.

Line 6

• Route: Xunfenggang ↔ Hengsha ↔ Shaibei ↔ Hesha ↔ Tanwei ↔ Ruyifang ↔ Huangsha ↔ Cultural Park ↔ Yide Road ↔ Haizhu Square ↔ Beijing Road ↔ Tuanyi Square ↔ Donghu ↔ Dongshankou ↔ Quzhuang ↔ Huanghuagang ↔ Shaheding ↔ Shahe ↔ Tianpingjia ↔ Yantang ↔ Tianhe Coach Terminal ↔ Changban ↔ South China Botanical Garden ↔ Longdong ↔ Kemulang ↔ Gaotangshi ↔ Huangbei ↔ Jinlong ↔ Xiangang ↔ Suyuan ↔ Luogang ↔ Xiangxue
• First and Last Stations: Xunfenggang ↔ Xiangxue
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:50 PM
• Popular Attractions: Beijing Road Pedestrian Street, Guangzhou Cultural Park, and South China National Botanical Garden.

APM Line

• Route: Canton Tower ↔ Haixinsha ↔ Guangzhou Opera House ↔ Huacheng Avenue ↔ Women and Children’s Medical Center ↔ Huangpu Avenue ↔ Tianhenan ↔ Sports Center South ↔ Linhexi
• First and Last Stations: Canton Tower ↔ Linhexi
• Operating Hours: 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• Popular Attractions: Canton Tower, Guangzhou Opera House, Haixinsha Island, and Flower City Square.

Line 7

• Route: Meida Dadao ↔ Beijiao Park ↔ Meida ↔ Nancun ↔ Jinlong ↔ Chencun ↔ Chencun North ↔ Dazhou ↔ Guangzhou South Railway Station ↔ Shibi ↔ Xiecun ↔ Zhongcun ↔ Hanxi Changlong ↔ Nancun Wanbo ↔ Yuangang ↔ Banqiao ↔ Higher Education Mega Center South ↔ Shenjing ↔ Changzhou ↔ Yufengwei ↔ Dashadong ↔ Jitang ↔ Jiaozhuang ↔ Kefeng Road ↔ Luogang ↔ Shuixi ↔ Yanshan
• First and Last Stations: Meida Dadao ↔ Yanshan
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:10 PM
• Popular Attractions: Chimelong Tourist Resort (includes Chimelong Safari Park, Chimelong Paradise, and Chimelong Water Park, offering a variety of family-friendly activities), Guangzhou South Railway Station and Guangzhou University Town.

Line 8

• Route: Wanshengwei ↔ Pazhou ↔ Xingangdong ↔ Modiesha ↔ Chigang ↔ Kecun ↔ Lujiang ↔ Zhongda ↔ Xiaogang ↔ Changgang ↔ Baogang Avenue ↔ Shayuan ↔ Fenghuang Xincun ↔ Tongfuxi ↔ Cultural Park ↔ Hualin Temple ↔ Chen Clan Ancestral Hall ↔ Caihong Bridge ↔ Xicun ↔ Ezhangtan ↔ Tongde ↔ Shangbu ↔ Julong ↔ Shitan ↔ Xiaoping ↔ Shijing ↔ Tinggang ↔ Jiaoxin
• First and Last Stations: Wanshengwei ↔ Jiaoxin
• Operating Hours: 6:10 AM – 11:00 PM
• Popular Attractions: Guangzhou Cultural Park, Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, and Guangzhou International Convention Center.

Line 9

• Route: Fei’eling ↔ Huadu Auto Town ↔ Guangzhou North Railway Station ↔ Huacheng Road ↔ Huaguoshan Park ↔ Huadu Square ↔ Ma’anshan Park ↔ Liantang ↔ Qingbu ↔ Qingtang ↔ Gaozeng
• First and Last Stations: Fei’eling ↔ Gaozeng
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
• Popular Attractions: Guangzhou North Railway Station (a key transport hub for long-distance travelers), Huadu Square (a local cultural landmark), and Ma’anshan Park (a great spot for relaxation and outdoor activities).

Line 13

• Route: Xinsha ↔ Guanhu ↔ Xintang ↔ Baijiang ↔ Shacun ↔ Nangang ↔ Xiayuan ↔ Nanhai God Temple ↔ Shuanggang ↔ Yufengwei ↔ Yuzhu
• First and Last Stations: Xinsha ↔ Yuzhu
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
• Popular Attractions: Nanhai God Temple (a historic Lingnan cultural site and one of Guangzhou’s oldest temples).

Line 14

• Route: Dongfeng ↔ Conghua Coach Terminal ↔ Chicao ↔ Shengang ↔ Taiping ↔ Xinhe ↔ Mali ↔ Zhongluotan ↔ Zhuliao ↔ Taihe ↔ Xialiang ↔ Baiyun Dongping ↔ Jiahewanggang
• First and Last Stations: Dongfeng ↔ Jiahewanggang
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:35 PM
• Popular Attractions: Conghua Hot Spring Resort (a popular destination for relaxation), Zhuliao Ancient Village (a traditional Lingnan-style village), and Jiahewanggang (a major transportation hub).

Line 14 Branch

• Route: Xinhe ↔ Hongwei ↔ Xinnan ↔ Fengxia ↔ Knowledge City ↔ Hetangxia ↔ Wangcun ↔ Tangcun ↔ Zhenlong North ↔ Zhenlong
• First and Last Stations: Xinhe ↔ Zhenlong
• Operating Hours: 6:10 AM – 11:05 PM
• Popular Attractions: Knowledge City (a hub for technology and innovation) and Zhenlong Wetland Park (a serene area for nature lovers).

Line 18

• Route: Wanqingsha ↔ Hengli ↔ Panyu Square ↔ Nancun Wanbo ↔ Shaxi ↔ Longtan ↔ Modiesha ↔ Xianchun
• First and Last Stations: Wanqingsha ↔ Xianchun
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM
• Popular Attractions: Wanqingsha Wetland Park (a stunning ecological reserve), Panyu Square (a cultural and social center), and Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center (a key venue for global events).

Line 21

• Route: Yuancun ↔ Tianhe Park ↔ Tangdong ↔ Huangcun ↔ Daguan South Road ↔ Tianhe Smart City ↔ Shenzhou Road ↔ Science City ↔ Suyuan ↔ Shuixi ↔ Changping ↔ Jinkeng ↔ Zhenlong West ↔ Zhenlong ↔ Zhongxin ↔ Kengbei ↔ Fenggang ↔ Zhucun ↔ Shantian ↔ Zhonggang ↔ Zengcheng Square
• First and Last Stations: Yuancun ↔ Zengcheng Square
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:50 PM
• Popular Attractions: Tianhe Smart City (an innovative technology zone), Science City (a cutting-edge research hub), and Zengcheng Square (a modern cultural and commercial district).

Line 22

• Route: Panyu Square ↔ Shiguang Road ↔ Guangzhou South Railway Station ↔ Chentougang
• First and Last Stations: Panyu Square ↔ Chentougang
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 10:55 PM
• Popular Attractions: Guangzhou South Railway Station (a major high-speed rail hub) and Panyu Square (a vibrant community and shopping area).

Foshan Metro Line 2

• Route: Guangzhou South Railway Station ↔ Linyue East ↔ Linyue West ↔ Shizhou ↔ Xianchong ↔ Flower World ↔ Dengzhou ↔ Wanhua ↔ Shiliang ↔ Kuiqi Road ↔ Shagang ↔ Shiwan ↔ Zhangcha ↔ Smart City ↔ Green Island Lake ↔ Huyong ↔ Nanzhuang
• First and Last Stations: Guangzhou South Railway Station ↔ Nanzhuang
• Operating Hours: 6:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• Popular Attractions: Flower World (a botanical paradise), Shiwan (renowned for traditional pottery and ceramics), and Nanzhuang (a picturesque area with local charm).