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Explore Beijing

Explore Beijing

Beijing Subway map

496 ratings
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Released
January 8, 2010
Updated
February 18, 2026

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About

Navigate Beijing's extensive subway system with an up-to-date, offline map and route planner. Features include GPS integration, street maps for station exits, and support for both English and Chinese.

✓Up-to-date metro map
✓Offline functionality
✓Route planner
✓GPS integration
✓Street maps for stations
✓English and Chinese support
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What users say about Explore Beijing

Reviews of Explore Beijing are mostly positive: the Travel app is rated 4.7/5 from 496 App Store ratings. What users like most: user-friendly and intuitive interface, comprehensive subway map with clear layout. Top complaints: frequent crashes after iOS updates, outdated map information and slow updates. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍User-friendly and intuitive interface
  • 🗺️Comprehensive subway map with clear layout
  • 🚀Efficient route planning and transfer suggestions
  • ⏱️Accurate travel time estimates
  • 📱Offline functionality for map viewing
  • 🌐Bilingual support (English and Chinese)
  • 🔊Station name pronunciation feature
  • ⭐Reliable and stable performance
  • 💰Affordable pricing
  • 📍GPS integration for location services

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes after iOS updates
  • ⚠️Outdated map information and slow updates
  • 📍Location/nearest station feature unreliable
  • 🔌Requires internet for some features
  • 💳Requires separate purchases for each city
  • 🗺️Difficult to read interchange stations
  • 📧Email support function broken
  • 🎨Design not scaling well with growing complexity
  • 🔄Inconsistent station name spacing and formatting
  • ⏰Timing discrepancies between stations
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What's New in Explore Beijing

20.0.2

February 18, 2026

-Wangjingxi is now an interchange station with Line 17 - Fix missing interchange at Lize Shangwuqu

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User reviews

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C’est le meilleur de tout ce que j’ai essayé !

Ce qui manquerait c’est un plan ´sur carte’ (en plus de celui-ci ´sur réseau’, un peu comme celui de Paris où on voit en dessous les rues/quartiers de la ville)…
Mais son PLUS, c’est qu’on peut être transférer directement sur les cartes officielles (Mapsme, par exemple) pour les recherches d’itinéraires et autres sites touristiques.
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PPPeinard

Beijing Metro

Seems easy to use and user friendly format. Thx
IDIrish Dromeda

Top Notch

One of the most used & most useful apps on my phone!

Need to update to reflect recent Lines 3 & 12 openings. Thx.
Ccbinprc

Top Notch

One of the most used & most useful apps on my phone!
Ccbinprc

Best Metro Subway App for Beijing

This app is fantastic! Be sure to plan your metro trips with it because the app ma discover a faster route then the one you find on your own. Estimated times are quite good and are very close to actual. Lots of features, it’s great!
SGSSZW from Coral Gables
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App crashes on iOS 10 and later

Bug

Line 13 not showing as faster route option

Bug

Missing stations (Erligou on Line 6/16)

Bug

Daxing Airport Line missing pricing information

Bug

Daxing Airport Line disappears in Chinese version

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App fails to load at low memory

Bug

Location services not working despite being enabled

Bug

Email support option non-functional

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Timing data 6-10 minutes inaccurate at some stations

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Incompatibility with iOS 3.0

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Requested Features

11 requests

Station exit maps with offline access

Feature

Detailed station layout diagrams

Feature

Bus route integration

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First and last train time schedules in prominent position

Feature

Station exit letter identifiers matching actual signage

Feature

Timetable adjustments for construction projects

Feature

Full network view in landscape orientation

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Improved language switching within app

Feature

Accessibility features for colorblind users

Feature

Maps.me integration for China

Feature

Subway exit information offline

Feature

FAQ

What does the Explore Beijing app do?

The app provides an up-to-date subway map for Beijing, allowing users to plan routes, find nearby stations using GPS, and view street maps for station exits. It is designed to work offline, making it convenient for travelers.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a fully updated metro map with all lines and stations, offline functionality for navigation without internet, an easy-to-use route planner, GPS to find the nearest station, and integrated street maps showing station exits and surrounding areas.

Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it is ad-supported. Users can upgrade to VIP features to remove ads, gain access to additional features like accurate journey prices and first/last train times, and support future development.

What devices is the app compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices and runs on iOS 10-14. It has been redesigned for both iPhone and iPad, with a specially optimized interface for the larger iPad screen and split-screen functionality.

How can I use this app for my trip to Beijing?

This app is ideal for navigating Beijing's subway system. You can use it to find the quickest routes between stations, locate the nearest metro stop from your current position, and find your way around station exits using the integrated street maps, all without needing an internet connection.