Hi, I’m Lila Jiang, a China travel professional with over 5 years of experience. During these five years, I’ve traveled extensively around China. Meanwhile, I have a certain understanding of the subway transportation in various cities. Changsha’s metro system, the vital traffic backbone of Hunan’s vibrant capital, is far more than a time-saving transit option—it’s the perfect way to explore the city’s unique blend of cultural heritage, modern vitality and spicy food culture.
With multiple operational metro lines and over 200 stations, Changsha’s subway network weaves through all key urban districts, linking top tourist spots, bustling commercial areas, local residential neighborhoods and major transportation hubs. Whether you’re here to admire Yuelu Mountain’s natural beauty, savor authentic Changsha snacks in Taiping Street or visit the iconic Orange Isle, the metro offers a convenient and affordable way to reach every corner of this lively “Star City”. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the Changsha Metro Map, highlight the must-visit stations, and provide tips to help you plan a smooth and delightful metro journey in this charming central Chinese metropolis.
Changsha Metro Map
Changsha Metro Lines and Operating Hours
Changsha Metro Line 1
- Route: Kaifu District Government ↔ Jinpenqiao ↔ Mawangdui ↔ Chaoyangcun ↔ Railway Station ↔ Wuyi Square ↔ Huangxing Square ↔ Nanmenkou ↔ Tongtai Road ↔ Helong Sports Center ↔ Muyun
- Terminal Stations: Kaifu District Government ↔ Muyun
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 23:00
- Top Attractions: Wuyi Square, Huangxing Road Pedestrian Street, Nanmenkou, Taiping Old Street, Helong Sports Center, Changsha Railway Station
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line 2
- Route: West Meixi Lake ↔ Culture and Art Center ↔ Meixi Lake International Culture and Art Center ↔ Lugu ↔ Yuelu Mountain West ↔ Hunan University ↔ Juzizhou East ↔ Wuyi Square ↔ Furong Square ↔ Changsha South Railway Station East ↔ Changsha South Railway Station ↔ Guangda ↔ Songya Lake
- Terminal Stations: West Meixi Lake ↔ Songya Lake
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 23:00
- Top Attractions: Yuelu Mountain, Hunan University, Orange Isle (Juzizhou), Wuyi Square, Changsha South Railway Station, Meixi Lake Scenic Area
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line 3
- Route: Guangsheng ↔ Guanyinghu ↔ Yuelu District Government ↔ Hunan Normal University ↔ Lushan Road ↔ Houhu ↔ Kaifu Temple ↔ Dongtundu ↔ Shaoshan Road ↔ Shumuling ↔ Changsha South Railway Station
- Terminal Stations: Guangsheng ↔ Changsha South Railway Station
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 23:00
- Top Attractions: Kaifu Temple, Hunan Normal University, Yuelu Mountain Scenic Area, Changsha South Railway Station
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line 4
- Route: Guanziling ↔ Fuyuan Road West ↔ Wangchengpo ↔ Yuelu Mountain North ↔ North Bus Station ↔ Guali ↔ Yuehu Park ↔ Sifangping ↔ Mawangdui ↔ Shawan Park ↔ Sports New Town ↔ Langli
- Terminal Stations: Guanziling ↔ Langli
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 22:30
- Top Attractions: Yuehu Park, Mawangdui Han Tombs Museum, Shawan Park, Sports New Town
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line 5
- Route: Maozhutang ↔ Baihetan ↔ Yanghu Wetland ↔ Fubuhe ↔ Xiangjiang New Town ↔ Yinpenling ↔ Wuyi West Road ↔ Xiangya Hospital ↔ Yaoling ↔ Shumuling ↔ Datuopu ↔ Muziqiao ↔ Guitang
- Terminal Stations: Maozhutang ↔ Guitang
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 22:30
- Top Attractions: Yanghu Wetland Park, Xiangya Hospital, Fubuhe Ecological Park
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line 6
- Route: Xiejiaqiao ↔ Wangcheng Old Street ↔ Tongguan ↔ Guanyinghu ↔ West Meixi Lake ↔ Meixi Lake Middle Road ↔ Yuelu ↔ Laodaohe ↔ Donghu ↔ Longping Gaotian ↔ Huanghua Airport T1&T2
- Terminal Stations: Xiejiaqiao ↔ Huanghua Airport T1&T2
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 23:00
- Top Attractions: Wangcheng Old Street, Meixi Lake Scenic Area, Changsha Huanghua International Airport
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line 7
- Route: Yunji ↔ Jinzhou ↔ Wangcheng Square ↔ Chazishan ↔ Xiangjiang New Town ↔ Yinpenling ↔ Chaoyangcun ↔ Huaguoyuan ↔ Shumuling ↔ Tianxin District Government ↔ Datuopu ↔ Xianing
- Terminal Stations: Yunji ↔ Xianing
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 22:30
- Top Attractions: Wangcheng Square, Xiangjiang New Town, Huaguoyuan Commercial Area, Tianxin District Cultural and Sports Center
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line 8
- Route: Guanziling ↔ Fuyuan Road West ↔ Yanghu Wetland ↔ Hunan Women’s University ↔ Shaoshan Road ↔ Nanmenkou ↔ Furong Square ↔ Yuehu Park ↔ Shaping ↔ Xingsha
- Terminal Stations: Guanziling ↔ Xingsha
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 22:30
- Top Attractions: Yanghu Wetland Park, Hunan Women’s University, Nanmenkou, Furong Square, Yuehu Park
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line 9
- Route: Guangsheng ↔ Yuelu Mountain West ↔ Hunan University ↔ Juzizhou West ↔ Tongtai Road ↔ Helong Sports Center ↔ Tianxin Park ↔ Datuopu ↔ Jinjing
- Terminal Stations: Guangsheng ↔ Jinjing
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 22:30
- Top Attractions: Yuelu Mountain, Hunan University, Orange Isle (Juzizhou West), Helong Sports Center, Tianxin Park
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line 10
- Route: Yuelu District Government ↔ Meixi Lake International Culture and Art Center ↔ Lugu ↔ North Bus Station ↔ Sifangping ↔ Changsha Railway Station ↔ Chaoyangcun ↔ Shawan Park ↔ Changsha South Railway Station
- Terminal Stations: Yuelu District Government ↔ Changsha South Railway Station
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 23:00
- Top Attractions: Meixi Lake International Culture and Art Center, Changsha Railway Station, Shawan Park, Changsha South Railway Station
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line 14
- Route: Changsha South Railway Station ↔ Sports New Town ↔ Langli ↔ Huanghua Airport T1&T2 ↔ Huanghua Airport Integrated Transport Hub
- Terminal Stations: Changsha South Railway Station ↔ Huanghua Airport Integrated Transport Hub
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 23:00
- Top Attractions: Changsha South Railway Station, Changsha Huanghua International Airport, Sports New Town
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line S1 (Airport Line)
- Route: West Meixi Lake ↔ Culture and Art Center ↔ Changsha South Railway Station ↔ Huanghua Airport T1&T2
- Terminal Stations: West Meixi Lake ↔ Huanghua Airport T1&T2
- Operating Hours: 06:00 – 23:30
- Top Attractions: Meixi Lake Scenic Area, Changsha South Railway Station, Changsha Huanghua International Airport
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Changsha Metro Line S2 (Maglev Line)
- Route: Changsha South Railway Station ↔ Langli ↔ Huanghua Airport T2
- Terminal Stations: Changsha South Railway Station ↔ Huanghua Airport T2
- Operating Hours: 07:00 – 22:00
- Top Attractions: Changsha South Railway Station, Changsha Huanghua International Airport
- Ticket Purchase: Maglev Train Tickets via Alipay/WeChat, Trip.com Discounts, Station Ticket Booths
- Transportation Card Purchase: Alipay/WeChat Mini Program, Changsha Xingcheng Card, Trip.com Discounts, Klook Deals
Lila Jiang
She is Lila Jiang, a 28-year-old girl.
With over 10 years in the travel industry, she’s chased wanderlust near and far;
what she loves most is diving into local cultures,
finding hidden gems, and connecting with people who bring journeys to life.
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