# Explore Beijing — Beijing Subway map

> Beijing subway map and route planner with offline functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by ExploreMetro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-beijing/id349252601 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618)
- Category: Travel, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 494 App Store ratings · 101 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English, Hindi, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2010-01-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-beijing/id349252601/reviews.md

## What is Explore Beijing?

Recommended by CNN and Lonely Planet, this is Beijing's best subway map! Up-to-date with all the metro lines; Works offline; Routeplanner, GPS, Street maps; English and Chinese included.

Download the app completely free! The free app is ad-supported. Upgrade to VIP features if you'd like to get extra features, remove ads and support future development!

WHY EXPLOREMETRO?

1. Fully up-to-date
Accurate metro map, includes every station on every line. Free updates for future station openings and timetable changes.

2. Designed for iPhone
Our gorgeous maps have been fully redesigned for all iPhone devices. Runs on all iOS10-14 devices.

3. Designed for iPad 
Specially redesigned interface for the larger iPad screen with split screen. Drag and drop station names, tips, maps and timetables into other apps.

4. Street maps for every station 
Need to get your bearings at a station? Integrated Street maps show you metro exits and nearby streets for every station.

5. Route-planner 
A really easy route-planner. Get route and time information for any journey with just three taps.

6. "Find my nearest station" 
Using your GPS, see a list of the closest metro stations to your current location.

7. Works offline 
Everything works without an Internet connection. Search stations and plan routes on the go.

UPGRADE TO VIP FOR EVEN MORE FEATURES

I've been developing this app for more than 10 years. Upgrading to VIP helps support future development of the app. VIP users get additional features, like NO ADS, accurate prices for every journey, first/last train times, offline street maps, tips at every station, and a general warm fuzzy feeling.

REVIEWS

CNN Travel: "These maps are very easy on the eye and simple to navigate. They work offline and also include free updates of stations that have yet to be completed, operating hours and schedules." 

Lonely Planet: "Easy to use, up to date and work offline. Very handy, especially when they've run out of paper maps at the stations."

SUGGESTIONS

We'd love to hear your comments and suggestions on ways to improve the app. Please contact us via support@exploremetro.com, as we can't respond to comments left in the reviews.

## Key features

- Up-to-date metro map
- Offline functionality
- Route planner
- GPS integration
- Street maps for stations
- English and Chinese support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP mode | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Explore Beijing?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 10 and later
- Line 13 not showing as faster route option
- Missing stations (Erligou on Line 6/16)
- Daxing Airport Line missing pricing information
- Daxing Airport Line disappears in Chinese version
- App fails to load at low memory
- Location services not working despite being enabled
- Email support option non-functional
- Timing data 6-10 minutes inaccurate at some stations
- Incompatibility with iOS 3.0

**Most requested features**

- Station exit maps with offline access
- Detailed station layout diagrams
- Bus route integration
- First and last train time schedules in prominent position
- Station exit letter identifiers matching actual signage
- Timetable adjustments for construction projects
- Full network view in landscape orientation
- Improved language switching within app
- Accessibility features for colorblind users
- Maps.me integration for China
- Subway exit information offline

## Recent user reviews (10 of 101)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-beijing/id349252601/reviews.md

### 5/5 — C’est le meilleur de tout ce que j’ai essayé !

*2025-10-28*

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.

### 5/5 — Beijing Metro

*2025-08-01*

Seems easy to use and user friendly format. Thx

### 5/5 — Top Notch

*2024-12-24*

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

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

### 5/5 — Top Notch

*2024-12-16*

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

### 5/5 — Best Metro Subway App for Beijing

*2024-05-25*

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!

### 5/5 — Very useful

*2024-05-01*

Nice app, help with navigation, shows track and end-line station.
Wish if there is also station name search.

### 5/5 — Love the map!

*2024-01-29*

The APP is great!!!!!!

### 2/5 — Missing station….

*2023-07-23*

erligou line 6/16 is completely off your map both Chinese and English version of your Map. Please update as Apple Maps as Baidu maps already have this station.

### 2/5 — Does not populate nearby station option

*2019-12-17*

Does not show nearest station, so hard to figure out your location especially if you are new to the city . The Shanghai version works great but not the Beijing version even after paying .

### 1/5 — 导航路线都是不够准确

*2019-12-16*

选择路线太扯了

## Frequently asked questions about Explore Beijing

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 20.0.2 — 2026-02-18

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

### 20.0.1 — 2026-02-16

Wangjingxi is now an interchange station with Line 17

### 20.0.0 — 2025-12-27

New Line 18, completing the Line 17 middle section, one station extension of Line 6; updated first-last train times.

### 19.8.1 — 2025-01-07

New line 3 and line 12! Updated stations on Changping Line.

### 19.7.1 — 2024-04-05

Bugfixes, fixed locations of Line 14 stations, updated exit maps, updated screenshots, fixed support link, Minimum version now iOS14

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## More apps by ExploreMetro

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- [Explore Guangzhou](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-guangzhou/id349810410)
- [Explore Hong Kong](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-hong-kong/id352207482)
- [Explore Singapore](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-singapore/id364911596)
- [Explore Taipei](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-taipei/id384418985)

All apps by ExploreMetro: https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618

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