Blog Tag - Line 8

Subway Art: the Murals of Beijing's Subway Line 8
First opened in 2008, Line 8 is a north-south running line with key stops at Olympic Park, Olympic Sports Center and the National Art Museum. A...
Xitucheng Station Closes for Renovations, Qianmen Station to Follow
Starting from Sep 20 until Jan 11, 2022, Line 10’s Xitucheng Station will be closed for the renovation of four exits and the construction of a...
No More Ticket Sales Through People along Lines 7, 8, 15, and Fangshan Line as of Nov 15
Great news for those people who love a pocket full of 1 kuai coins spewed from subway ticket machines (and for those of you dreaming of an automated...
Subway Line 8's Third Phase to Open in 2017
Remember Line 8, that Beijing Subway line that you rode due north to Olympic events? It's about to be expanded for the third time and go way, way...
Demolition Dispute on Nanluogu Xiang
Global Times reports today that the southern end of Nanluogu Xiang was the scene of a standoff last night between a clothing store owner and police...
Gulou Area Facing Demolition?
Disturbing news in the Chinese press has bar owners around Gulou (aka the Drum Tower) feeling nervous. Plans have been announced to “restore” the...