Xidan Subway Station
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| Xidan Subway Station Ditie Xidan Zhan 地铁西单站 地鐵西單站 | |
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| Station Number(s) | 115 |
| Location | Xidan Crossing, Xicheng District |
| Lines | Subway Line 1, Subway Line 4 |
| Platforms | 2 (on one central platform) |
| First Train | 05:17 (Line 1 to Pingguoyuan and Sihui East) |
| Last Train | 23:38 (Line 1 to Pingguoyuan) |
| Disabled Access | |
| Nearby Bus Stations | |
| Nearby Bus Lines | |
| Park and Ride Services | |
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| [[|360px]] Station diagram | |
Xidan is named for the nearby Xidan region, including Xidan Crossing. The station is often full of young people flocking to the Xidan shopping area.
The station appears as large, glass-and-metal "open boxes" in a more modern style than earlier subway stations.
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History
The station was opened in late 1992, when subway services were extended from Fuxingmen to Xidan. The Subway link opened on October 10, 1992; tickets were sold at Xidan beginning December 12, 1992. The station was temporarily put out of service from February 16, 2000 through to March 25, 2000, thus making all Line 1 trains back in the day end at Fuxingmen.
Subway Line 4 will pass through the station on September 28, 2009, thus making Xidan an interchange station. Four new Line 4 exits will also be built.
Geography
Xidan Subway Station lies at Xidan Crossing. In its vicinity are also:
- Bei'anli
- Beixinping Hutong
- Beiyin Hutong
- Canzheng Hutong
- Damucang North Alley
- Damucang Hutong
- East Chang'an Avenue (eastbound)
- East Tiejiang Hutong
- Fuxingmen Inner Street (westbound)
- Jiaoyu Street
- Heng'ertiao Street
- Huayuan Street
- Lingjing Hutong
- Lixue Hutong
- Minfeng Hutong
- Nanxinping Hutong
- Picai Hutong
- Piku Hutong
- Taipusi Street
- Tangzi Hutong
- Tiejiang Hutong
- Wenhua Street
- West Jiulianzi Hutong
- West Rongxian Hutong
- Wugongwei Hutong
- Xi'anfu Hutong
- Xianxiaoli
- Xiaoshihu Hutong
- Xidan North Street (northbound)
- Xidanshoupa Hutong
- Xihuaili Hutong
- Xijiulianzi Hutong
- Xinglong Street
- Xinwenhua Street
- Xuanwumen Inner Street (southbound)
- Zhongsheng Hutong
Architecture
Xidan station mainly takes the form of integrated exits or exits built into underpasses, except for exit C, which is a separate building.
Interior
Xidan station has two underground levels, with the platform on the lower level. Underground Level 1 is a through hall; passengers from Underground Level 2 can take any staircase or elevator to reach all exits on the upper level.
The station is supported by two rows of grey hexagonal columns at platform level.
Station Layout
Line 1 Part
| Ground Level (Public area) | Exits (A, B, C, D, E) | |
| Underground Level 1 (Mixed area) | Through hall | Access to all exits Manned ticket counters Fare adjustment counter Automatic ticket machines (- combo) Beijing Super Pass card kiosks (-) Ticket barriers (-) Interchange with Line 4 |
| Underground Level 2 (Paid area) | Northern platform | Subway Line 1 to Pingguoyuan (Next station: Gongzhufen) |
| Southern platform | Subway Line 1 to Sihui East (Next station: Tian'anmen West) |
Line 4 Part
The entire Line 4 part is still under construction. Data given here is based on construction data and should not be relied upon for total accuracy.
| Ground Level (Public area) | Exits (A, B, C, D) | |
| Underground Level 1 (Mixed area) | Access to exits Manned ticket counters Fare adjustment counter Automatic ticket machines (- combo) Beijing Super Pass card kiosks (-) Shops Ticket barriers (-) Interchange with Line 1 | |
| Underground Level 2 (Paid area) | Western platform | Subway Line 4 to Gongyixiqiao (Next station: Xuanwumen) |
| Eastern platform | Subway Line 4 to Anheqiao North (Next station: Lingjing Hutong) |
Platform Layout
Line 1 uses a central island platform. Line 4 is expected to also use a central island platform.
Station Services
Ticketing
- Manned ticket counters available (- in total)
- Fare adjustment counters available (2 in total)
- Automatic ticket machines: - in total (all combo, ticket sales and Beijing Super Pass add value)
- Beijing Super Pass card kiosks: - in total
- Manned Beijing Super Pass add value services at ticket counter near exits C and D
- - ticket barriers in total
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Note: An in ticket barrier permits entry into the Subway system; an out barrier allows passengers to exit the System. Wide barriers allow both access into and out of the Subway system in the same barrier. All numbers given are upper limits; in the case of combo ticket barriers, which can be used as either an "in" gate or "out" gate, numbers will vary. Please note that some barriers may be out of service at times.
Facilities for Disabled Passengers
- Elevator to ground level available near exit -
- Passageways for the blind available throughout
- - wide, wheelchair accessible ticket barriers
- Doors - provide support for wheelchair users
- Disabled toilets available
Toilets
Free public toilets are outside the paid area on Underground Level 1 at the access passage to Exit A.
Parking
- Bike: -
- Car: Nearby parking lot at Beijing Times Square near Exit E (not P&R, CNY 2.50/30 minutes for small passenger vehicles)
Other Services
- Police office: Available at this station
Train Services
- Subway Line 1:
- Service interval: Minimum 2 minutes 15 seconds (3 minutes over weekends)
- To Pingguoyuan (next station: Fuxingmen):
- First train: 05:17
- Last train: 23:38
- To Sihui East (next station: Tian'anmen West):
- First train: 05:17
- Last train: 23:28
- Subway Line 4:
- Service interval: Under construction; opens September 28, 2009
- To Anheqiao North (next station: Lingjing Hutong):
- First train: -:-
- Last train: -:-
- To Gongyixiao (next station: Xuanwumen):
- First train: -:-
- Last train: -:-
Neighboring Subway Stations
- Subway Line 1:
- Fuxingmen (interchange with Line 2): - mins, - km west
- Tian'anmen West: - mins, - km east
- Subway Line 4:
- Lingjing Hutong: - mins, - km north
- Xuanwumen (interchange with Line 2): - mins, - km south
Exits
The Line 1 part of Xidan station has five exits. All exits are accessible by means of a through hall on Underground Level 1. The Line 4 part of the station is expected to have five exits.
- To see a larger picture, click on the image
Line 1 Part
Exit A |
Exit B |
Exit C |
Exit D |
Exit E |
- Exit A (northwest): West Chang'an Avenue North, Beijing Strategy, Capital Cinema, Grand Pacific Department Store, Huawei Building, Joy City, Xidan Guangchang McDonald's, Zhongyou Department Store
- Exit B (north): West Chang'an Avenue North, Bank of Communications Xidan Sub-Branch, Xidan Mingzhu Market Gaodeng Tower, Xidan Mingzhu McDonald's, Young World Shopping Center
- Exit C (northeast): Aviation Building, Beijing Books Building
- Exit D (southeast): West Chang'an Avenue South, Beijing Concert Hall
- Exit E (southwest): West Chang'an Avenue South, ABC Foreign Languages School, Beijing Capital TImes Square, Beijing No. 2 Hospital, China Everbright Bank Beijing Branch, Dawn Male Hospital of Beijing
Exit Access
- Exit A:
- Exit B:
- Exit C:
- Exit D:
- Exit E:
Line 4 Part
- Exit A (northwest): Bank of China
- Exit B (northeast): 77th Street, Xidan Cultural Plaza
- Exit C (southeast): Beijing Capital Times Square
- Exit D (southwest): China Everbright Bank
Exit Access
- Exit A:
- Exit B:
- Exit C:
- Exit D:
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 Xichang'anjie Branch -- presently west of Line 1 exit E, 2, Fuxingmen Inner Street
| 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 Line 4 (Opens September 30, 2009) (Yongfeng - Anheqiao North - Gongyixiqiao) 24 stations (2009), 28 stations (entire line) • - km • Under construction; opens September 28, 2009 | 
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| Beijing Subway System (Current as of July 19, 2008) | 
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