Beijing News: Line 1 Development & Airport Bus to Badaling

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Line 1 Subway Development

From Feb 15, Gucheng and Babaoshan stations on the western end of Line 1 will be temporarily closed in order to facilitate the construction of the Line 1 branch line. 

The closure is expected to last until May 30, 2026. During the closure period, Yuquanlu station will serve as the western terminus of Line 1. After the construction work is completed and the closed stations reopen, Pingguoyuan station, which has been undergoing renovations, will also reopen, from which time it will serve as an interchange station for lines 1, 6 and S1.

The Line 1 branch will serve Shijingshan and Fengtai districts and will connect with Line 1 at Bajiao Amusement Park station. The Line 1 branch is expected to be operational in June 2027. Bajiao Amusement Park station is expected to open on May 3, 2027.

City officials have also arranged for bus transportation adjustments during the time Gucheng and Babaoshan stations are closed, allowing commuters and other passengers from surrounding communities to transfer via bus lines along the subway’s normal route to Line 1 at Yuquanlu station. Bus lines 76, 337 and 373 will see increased transport capacity. Additionally, bus lines 527 and 597 will see increased transport capacity to aid passengers in connecting to Line 6.

New Bus From Capital Airport to Badaling

Beijing Capital International Airport has launched a new shuttle bus service that takes arriving passengers directly from the airport to the Badaling Great Wall. The service combines scheduled and customized routes and passes through areas such as Deshengmen, Madianqiaonan, Beishatanqiaobei and the Badaling Great Wall. Currently, the bus departs from the airport at 6am and 8am and departs from the Badaling Great Wall station at 2pm and 4pm. The fare range is RMB 30-80.

Specific information, such as detailed operating hours and options for trip customization, can be found on the 北京机场定制巴士 (“Beijing Airport Custom Bus”) mini program. The public can also call the Capital Airport Bus 24-Hour Service Hotline at 010 6437 8900. Tickets can be purchased through the Beijing Airport Custom Bus mini program or at the on-site ticketing window. 

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