Chengdu is the first city in central and western China to build and operate a metro, and has now opened 13 lines of metro and tram with a total mileage of 557.8 km, ranking fourth in China.
Which lines does Chengdu Metro have? What is the fare range? Is there a boarding guide? Let's have a look today!
Chengdu Metro Network Map Operation time: 06:00–00:28 (operation time varies by line, please check the official website or APP of Chengdu Metro for details)
Stations shown on this map are all interchange stations. Scan the QR code to view all the operating lines & stations (in Chinese).
Boarding Information Ticket: A metered fare system is used here, with a maximum fare of RMB 12 for a single trip. Details are as follows: ● Within 4 km: RMB 2; ● 4-12 km: RMB 1 added for every 4 km increment; ● 12-24 km: RMB 1 added for every 6 km increment; ● 24-40 km: RMB 1 added for every 8 km increment; ● 40-50 km: RMB 1 added for every 10 km increment; ● After 50 km: RMB 1 added for every 20 km increment.
Boarding Guide Physical card To take the metro, you can purchase a "TIANFU TONG" stored-value card and top it up at specific outlets (the customer service outlets can be found in Tianfu Square Station, Chengdu Second People’s Hospital Station, etc.) or purchase a one-way ticket at vending machines in the metro station and enter and exit the station with the physical card.
Digital platform
01 Download and open "Chengdu Metro" App 02 Complete registration and login (You can use Weixin/Alipay for third-party login) 03 Choose payment method 04 Click "board" to get the boarding QR code 05 Scan the QR code to enter the station 06 When arrive, scan the QR code to pay for your ticket fare to exit or 01 Download and open "Alipay" App, choose city as "Chengdu" 02 Click "Travel", select "Metro" in the transportation mode 03 Confirm the agreement authorization and payment in the relevant page 04 Get the boarding QR code 05 Scan the QR code to enter the station 06 When arrive, scan the QR code to pay for your ticket fare to exit
Information above is excerpted from Home in Chengdu Living Guide. The digital version of the guide can be found on the official website of the Foreign Affairs Office of Chengdu Municipal People's Government. You can obtain a digital version in three ways: ①click the "Read More" link in the bottom-left corner ②scan the QR code below ③send message to the HomeinChengdu Weixin official account with either of these keywords: Home in Chengdu Living Guide, Living Guide, Guidebook or Home in Chengdu.
