Hello geng ✋, I’m a fellow Malaysian who just came back from Guangzhou, and let me tell you… the Guangzhou Metro is a total lifesaver for traveling around the city. 🚇
At first, I thought it would be complicated (Guangzhou is HUGE compared to KL 🤯), but once you get the hang of it, the metro is cheap, clean, efficient, and super convenient. Here’s my full guide so you won’t get lost when you come!
source from Wikipedia
The Guangzhou Metro is one of the largest metro systems in China 🚇 — with 15+ lines and 300+ stations! By 2025, it connects not only central Guangzhou but also nearby cities like Foshan.
👉 Pro tip: Download the official Guangzhou Metro app or use Gaode Maps (高德地图) — both apps have updated maps, train schedules, and route planning.
(Think of our KL LRT + MRT + Monorail combined… but way bigger and better 😂)
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Some of the main lines you’ll definitely use as a tourist:
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Pro tip: If you’re heading to Canton Fair, stop at Pazhou Station (Line 8) — the exhibition center is right there!
Look for the big red “M” sign (地铁 / Metro). Entrances are everywhere near malls, roads, and railway stations.
Follow colored signs. Each line has a unique color & number. Signs and announcements are in Chinese + English.
Trains come every 3–5 minutes. Wait behind the safety line, let people exit first, then board.
Tap your card/scan QR/insert ticket. For paper tickets, the gate will swallow them when you leave.
Need to change lines? Just follow the Transfer (换乘) signs.
Some stations like Tiyu Xilu and Zhujiang New Town are massive, so expect long walks between platforms. Don’t worry — everything is bilingual.
You can easily buy your ticket at the self-service ticket machines at Guangzhou Metro stations. The machines provide clear instructions in English - just select your destination on the touch screen, choose your payment method (cash or mobile payment methods such as WeChat/Alipay), and collect your single journey ticket. Simply swipe your ticket when entering the station and insert it when leaving. Station staff are always available to help you if needed. However, remember to keep your single journey ticket (green round coin) when you travel.
You can buy and recharge Yang Cheng Tong cards at self-service machines inside Guangzhou Metro stations. These cards require a 20 RMB deposit and can be used on the metro, buses, and ferries. Simply swipe your card at the turnstile to enter and exit. When recharging, please use cash or mobile payment (WeChat/Alipay) at the self-service card vending machine.
Here we have to talk about the current preferential policies of Guangzhou Metro: within one calendar month, if you use the same platform entrance code or the same Yangcheng Tong card to take Guangzhou Metro, bus, or water bus, the cumulative actual ticket expenditure of more than 80 yuan but less than 200 yuan will enjoy a 20% discount, and the amount exceeding 200 yuan will enjoy a 50% discount.
If you prefer digital payments, NFC-enabled phones (Apple Pay, Huawei Pay, Samsung Pay, etc.) can directly support Yangchengtong. Add your card to your phone’s wallet and tap to pay—no QR code needed! Recharging is easy via the phone’s wallet app.
Open Alipay App → ➊ Click "Transport"→ ➋Select "Guangzhou Metro" → ➌ Activate "Metro QR Code" → Click "Get now" → Agree to terms →➍ Scan at the Gate
Activate the Guangzhou Metro QR code on WeChat→Use WeChat QR code to take Guangzhou Metro
Still very affordable compared to KL 😍
Tourist Passes:
| Line | Operating Hours | Key Stops (Tourist Highlights) |
|---|---|---|
Line 1 (Yellow) | 06:00 – 23:30 | Chen Clan Academy 🏯, Changshou Lu (Shangxiajiu Shopping), Tianhe Sports Center |
Line 2 (Blue) | 06:00 – 23:30 | Guangzhou South Railway Station 🚄, Haizhu Square, Baiyun Mountain (via connecting buses) |
Line 3 (Orange) | 06:00 – 23:30 | Baiyun International Airport ✈️, Tiyu Xilu (shopping hub), Canton Tower 🗼, Hanxi Changlong (Chimelong Safari Park) |
Line 5 (Red) | 06:00 – 23:30 | Zhujiang New Town (CBD), Xiaobei (Little Africa), Guangzhou Railway Station |
Line 6 (Purple) | 06:00 – 23:30 | Beijing Road (Shopping Street) 🛍️, Huanghuagang, Cultural Park |
Line 7 (Green) | 06:00 – 23:30 | Guangzhou South Railway Station 🚄, University Town |
APM Line (Automated People Mover) | 07:00 – 23:00 | Zhujiang New Town (CBD), Haixinsha (Canton Tower area) |
Canton Tower 🗼 → Line 3 or APM, stop at Canton Tower Station.
Beijing Road (Shopping) 🛍️ → Line 6, stop at Beijing Road Station.
Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street 👟 → Line 1, stop at Changshou Lu Station.
Chen Clan Academy (Heritage) 🏯 → Line 1, stop at Chen Clan Academy Station.
Guangzhou South Railway Station 🚄 → Line 2 or 7.
Chimelong Safari Park 🦁 → Line 3 to Hanxi Changlong Station.
For Malaysians planning a trip, don’t be scared of the Guangzhou Metro. It’s way more advanced than our LRT/MRT, but also very user-friendly. With a metro card, mobile QR, and a good map app, you’ll explore Guangzhou like a local 🚇✨.
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