Chongqing Metro Line 1 Guide: Map, Stations, First & Last Trains, and Restrooms
Chongqing Rail Transit Line 1 is one of the main east-west lines in central Chongqing. It runs from Chaotianmen in the east to Bishan in the west, passing through Yuzhong, Jiulongpo, Shapingba, and Bishan.
This page covers the basic information for Line 1, including first and last train times, the route map, station list, restroom locations, and a few stations that are useful for visitors.
Line 1 basic information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Line color | Red ● |
| Terminals | Chaotianmen ↔ Bishan |
| General direction | East-west |
| Stations | 25 |
| Line type | Underground + elevated |
| Main areas served | Yuzhong, Jiulongpo, Shapingba, Bishan |
| Direction signs | Eastbound: toward Chaotianmen Westbound: toward Bishan |
| Service pattern | Full service between Chaotianmen and Bishan |
First and last trains on Line 1
| Direction | First train | Last train |
|---|---|---|
| To Bishan | From Chaotianmen: 6:02 on weekdays From Chaotianmen: 6:00 on weekends | From Chaotianmen: 23:00 |
| To Chaotianmen | From Bishan: around 6:03 on weekdays From Bishan: around 6:00 on weekends | From Bishan: 23:00 |
Line 1 route map
Line 1 station list
| Station | Chinese name | Transfer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaotianmen | 朝天门 | None | Eastern terminal. Useful for Chaotianmen and Raffles City. |
| Xiaoshizi | 小什字 | Line 6 | Old city area. Useful for Hongyadong, Huguang Guild Hall, and the Yangtze River Cableway. |
| Jiaochangkou | 较场口 | Line 2 | Useful for Jiefangbei and Shibati. Also connects with Line 2. |
| Qixinggang | 七星岗 | Line 10 | Old Yuzhong area. Transfer to Line 10. |
| Lianglukou | 两路口 | Line 3 | Major transfer station for Lines 1 and 3. Huangguan Escalator is nearby. |
| Eling | 鹅岭 | None | Useful for Eling Park and TESTBED 2. |
| Daping | 大坪 | Line 2 | Local shopping area and transfer station. |
| Shiyoulu | 石油路 | None | Local stop. |
| Xietaizi | 歇台子 | Line 5, Line 18 | Local stop. |
| Shiqiaopu | 石桥铺 | Line 5 | Useful transfer station for Jiulongpo and the High-tech Zone. |
| Gaomiaocun | 高庙村 | None | Local stop. |
| Majiayan | 马家岩 | None | Local stop. |
| Xiaolongkan | 小龙坎 | Line 9 | Transfer station in the Shapingba area. Connects with Line 9. |
| Shapingba | 沙坪坝 | Line 9, Loop Line | Major stop on the western side of the line. Useful for the shopping area and railway station. |
| Yanggongqiao | 杨公桥 | None | Local stop. |
| Lieshimu | 烈士墓 | None | Near several universities. Also useful as an alternative stop for the Geleshan area. |
| Ciqikou | 磁器口 | None | For Ciqikou Ancient Town. |
| Shijingpo | 石井坡 | None | Local stop. |
| Shuangbei | 双碑 | None | Local stop. |
| Laijiaqiao | 赖家桥 | None | Local stop. |
| Weidianyuan | 微电园 | None | Commuter stop for Xiyong and nearby industrial parks. |
| Chenjiaqiao | 陈家桥 | None | Local stop. |
| University Town | 大学城 | None | Useful for the University Town area. |
| Jiandingpo | 尖顶坡 | None | Local stop. |
| Bishan | 璧山 | Bitong Line | Local stop. |
Restrooms on Line 1
| Station | Restroom location | Inside fare gates? |
|---|---|---|
| Chaotianmen | Concourse, near Exit 5 | No |
| Xiaoshizi | Platform, near Platform Door 1 toward Chaotianmen | Yes |
| Jiaochangkou | Platform, near Platform Door 24 toward Bishan | Yes |
| Qixinggang | Platform, near Platform Door 23 toward Bishan | Yes |
| Lianglukou | Platform, near Platform Door 2 toward Bishan | Yes |
| Eling | Platform, near Platform Door 2 toward Chaotianmen | Yes |
| Daping | Platform, near Platform Door 23 toward Chaotianmen | Yes |
| Shiyoulu | Platform, near Platform Door 24 toward Chaotianmen | Yes |
| Xietaizi | Platform, near Platform Doors 23 and 24 toward Bishan | Yes |
| Shiqiaopu | Platform, near Door / Platform Door 2 toward Bishan | Yes |
| Gaomiaocun | Platform, near Platform Door 2 toward Chaotianmen | Yes |
| Majiayan | Platform, near Platform Doors 1 and 2 toward Bishan | Yes |
| Xiaolongkan | Platform, near Platform Door 1 toward Bishan | Yes |
| Shapingba | Platform, near Platform Door 1 toward Bishan | Yes |
| Yanggongqiao | Platform, near Platform Door 24 toward Bishan | Yes |
| Lieshimu | Platform, near Platform Door 1 toward Chaotianmen | Yes |
| Ciqikou | Concourse, near Exit 2 toward Bishan | Yes |
| Shijingpo | Concourse, beside the glass-walled control room and accessible elevator | Yes |
| Shuangbei | Concourse, opposite the glass-walled control room, beside the accessible elevator | Yes |
| Laijiaqiao | Concourse, opposite the glass-walled control room, beside the accessible elevator | Yes |
| Weidianyuan | Concourse, opposite the glass-walled control room, beside the accessible elevator | Yes |
| Chenjiaqiao | Concourse, opposite the glass-walled control room, beside the accessible elevator | Yes |
| University Town | Concourse, opposite the glass-walled control room, beside the accessible elevator | Yes |
| Jiandingpo | Concourse, opposite the glass-walled control room, beside the accessible elevator | Yes |
| Bishan | Concourse, opposite the glass-walled control room | Yes |
