Muxidi Subway Station
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| Muxidi Subway Station Ditie Muxidi Zhan 地铁木樨地站 地鐵木樨地站 | |
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| Station Number(s) | 112 |
| Location | Muxidi Bridge, Haidian and Xicheng districts |
| Lines | Subway Line 1 |
| Platforms | 2 (on one central platform) |
| First Train | 05:13 (Line 1 to Pingguoyuan) |
| Last Train | 23:45 (Line 1 to Pingguoyuan) |
| Disabled Access | Not available at this station |
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| Nearby Bus Lines | |
| Park and Ride Services | |
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| [[|360px]] Station diagram | |
Muxidi station is named for the nearby Muxidi Bridge. It is geographically in western urban Beijing's Haidian District.
The station appears in the classic 60s boxy style typical of the first subway stations built in the city. The livery of the station at platform level is cinnamon.
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History
The station was built in the 1960s and opened as part of Beijing's first subway line.
Geography
Muxidi Subway Station is at the northeastern and southeastern corners of Muxidi Bridge. In its vicinity are also:
Architecture
Muxidi station takes the form of eight small, open, compact tan boxes that pop up around Muxidi Bridge.
Interior
Muxidi station has two underground levels, with the platform on the lower level. Underground Level 1 is a split hall between a western side hall with Exits A and D, and an eastern side hall with Exits B and C. Passengers from Underground Level 2 must choose their exits in advance before leaving the platform level.
The station is supported by two rows of cinnamon square columns at platform level.
Station Layout
| Ground Level (Public area) | Exits (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2, D1, D2) | |
| Underground Level 1 (Mixed area) | Western side hall (Exits A, D) | Access to exits A and D Manned ticket counter Fare adjustment counter Automatic ticket machines (-) Beijing Super Pass card kiosks (-) Ticket barriers (-) |
| Eastern side hall (Exits B, C) | Access to exits B and C Manned ticket counter Fare adjustment counter Automatic ticket machines (-) Beijing Super Pass card kiosks (-) Ticket barriers (-) | |
| Underground Level 2 (Paid area) | Northern platform | Subway Line 1 to Pingguoyuan (Next stop: Military Museum) |
| Southern platform | Subway Line 1 to Sihui East (Next stop: Nanlishilu) |
Platform Layout
Line 1 uses a central island platform.
- Line 1: Doors will open on the left.
Station Services
- Ticket sales: Ticket sales are currently handled by staff only.
- Toilets: Toilets are available behind the staircases on underground level 2.
Train Services
- Subway Line 1:
- Service interval: Minimum 2 minutes 15 seconds (3 minutes over weekends)
- To Pingguoyuan (next station: Military Museum):
- First train: 05:13
- Last train: 23:45
- To Sihui East (next station: Nanlishilu):
- First train: 05:20
- Last train: 23:21
Neighboring Subway Stations
- Subway Line 1:
- Military Museum: - mins, - km west
- Nanlishilu: - mins, - km east
Exits
Muxidi Subway Station has eight exits. This station uses side halls on Underground Level 1. Exits A and D in the western side hall; exits B and C are in the eastern side hall. Passengers must choose their exit in advance before leaving the platforms on Underground Level 2.
- To see a larger picture, click on the image
Exit A1 |
Exit A2 |
Exit B1 |
Exit B2 |
Exit C1 |
Exit C2 |
Exit D1 |
Exit D2 |
- Exit A (northwest): Chinese Academy of Sciences, New Oriental School - Pop Kids English, State Information Center; Bus Routes 65, 320
- Exit A1 (northwest, west):
- Exit A2 (northwest, east):
- Exit B (northeast): Chang'an Market, Sanlihe East Road; Bus Routes 52, 114, 308, 320 Branch
- Exit B1 (northeast, east):
- Exit B2 (northeast, west):
- Exit C (southeast): All-China Federation of Trade Unions, Beijing Boai Ophthalmology Center, Brain Sciences Insitute of Beijing, Capital Museum, Fuxing Hospital -- Affiliate of Capital University of Medical Sciences; Bus Routes 52, 320 Branch
- Exit C1 (southeast, east):
- Exit C2 (southeast, west):
- Exit D (southwest): Chinese People's Public Security University, Guohong Hotel; Bus Routes 52, 65, 320 Branch
- Exit D1 (southwest, west):
- Exit D2 (southwest, east:
Exit Access
- Exit A:
- Exit A1: stairs only
- Exit A2: stairs only
- Exit B:
- Exit B1: stairs only
- Exit B2: stairs only
- Exit C:
- Exit C1: stairs only
- Exit C2: stairs only
- Exit D:
- Exit D1: stairs only
- Exit D2: stairs only
Local Information
Banks, hospitals, post offices, schools and universities, cafés, teahouses and restaurants, hotels, parks, museums, convenience stores, shopping centers and supermarkets, residential communities, office buildings, entertainment venues, government organizations and Beijing Super Pass Add Value locations are shown in this section.
Banks
- China Minsheng Bank Beijing Administration Department - west of exit A, 3, Fuxing Road
| Beijing Subway Line 1 (Pingguoyuan - Sihui East) 23 stations • 31.04 km • Minimum 2 minutes 15 seconds (3 minutes over weekends) between trains | 
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| Beijing Subway System (Current as of July 19, 2008) | 
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