<p><strong>Jinan Metro</strong></p>
<p>Jinan Metro is the city of Jinan’s brand new rapid transit system. Its only operational line called R1 started its 3-month public trial run on January 1, 2019. Therefore, it hasn’t officially opened yet. Here’s more information about Jinan Metro:</p>
<p><strong>Cost</strong></p>
<p>Jinan Metro Ticket Fare Information:</p>
<p>No official ticket prices have been announced yet. However, it’ll start at CNY2 same as all other metro stations in China. The ticket prices will vary according to the distance of travel.</p>
<p><strong>Operating Hours</strong></p>
<p>Jinan Metro’s operating hours:</p>
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<p>R1</p>
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<p>6:00am-10:00pm</p>
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<p><strong>How and Where to Buy Tickets </strong></p>
<p>Tickets will be available on self-service ticket vending machines in every station.</p>
<p><strong>Connections to Train Stations</strong></p>
<p>Train stations connected with Jinan Metro:</p>
<p><strong>R1: </strong>R1 has a total length of 26.1 km covering 11 stations including Jinan West Railway Station. Its route starts at Fangte and ends at Gongyanyuan and vice versa.</p>
<p><strong>Major Tourist Landmarks of the City Near Stations</strong></p>
<p>Popular landmarks in the city nearby stations:</p>
<p><strong>R1: </strong>You can marvel at the elegant culture of China at the Jinan Intangible Cultural Heritage Park, and you can wander around the lively streets of Ziwei Road. </p>
<p><strong>Other Major Stations of Note </strong></p>
<p>Major Stations connected with Jinan Metro:</p>
<p><strong>-Wangfuzhuang</strong> – Line terminal</p>
<p><strong>-Yuanboyuan </strong>– Line terminal</p>
<p><strong>Future Development Plans</strong></p>
<p>Line R2 and phase one of Line R3 is still under construction. They’ll be ready within the next 2-3 years. Meanwhile, phase two of Line R3 and the entirety of Line M1, M2, M3, M4, and R5 were already planned but haven’t begun construction yet.</p>
<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>
<p>Line R1 is color-coded with Purple for quick identification. </p>