Changsha Metro
<p><strong>Changsha Metro</strong></p>
<p>Located in the capital city of Hunan province in China, the Changsha metro is a fast transit metro line running between the corners of the city. It consists of a mixture of an elevated and underground rail system. An additional line was added in 2016 too.</p>
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<p>Here is Changsha metro’s fare information:</p>
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<p><strong>Cost</strong></p>
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<p>First 6 km</p>
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<p>CNY2 (Base fare)</p>
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<p>Additional 5 km (till 16 km)</p>
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<p>Base fare + Additional CNY1 for 5 km</p>
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<p>Additional 7 km (till 30 km)</p>
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<p>Base fare + Additional CNY1 for 7 km</p>
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<p>Additional 9 km (beyond 30 km)</p>
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<p>Base fare + Additional CNY1 for 9 km</p>
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<p>Note – Children below 4 feet are to be given a free entry.</p>
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<p><strong>Operating hours</strong></p>
<p>Below are the operating hours of both the lines for Changsha Metro:</p>
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<p><strong>Lines</strong></p>
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<p>Line 2 (Guangda – West Meixi Lake)</p>
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<p>6:30 – 23:37</p>
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<p>Line 1 (Kaifu District Government – Shangshuangtang)</p>
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<p>6:30 – 23:40</p>
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<p><strong>How/where to buy tickets</strong></p>
<p>All tickets are available at the ticketing and customer service centre of the station.</p>
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<p><strong>Connections to train stations/airports</strong></p>
<p>The line 2 connects the Changsha Railway station and South Railway station of the city.</p>
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<p><strong>Major tourist landmarks of the city near stations</strong></p>
<p>One can easily travel to the East or West Meixi Lake. Places of prominence such as Changsha Avenue, Shawan Park, Jintai Square and the Xing Square are also connected via the metro.</p>
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<p><strong>Other major stations of note</strong></p>
<p>Wuyi Square is the central stop where you can change between the two lines.</p>
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<p><strong>Future development plans </strong></p>
<p>4 additional lines to be constructed by 2021 to inter-connect all the major parts of the city.</p>
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<p><strong>Any other interesting/useful info</strong></p>
<p>Changsha metro provide free rides to senior citizens holding a valid senior’s card. This card is easily available at Yingbin Lukou Station, Shawan Park Station, or Jinxing Road Station of Subway Line.</p>