# Xi'an Metro Subway Map 西安地铁 — Easy to Use and Up-to-Date!

> Offline Xi'an metro map with bilingual station names and navigation tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Handtechnics.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xian-metro-subway-map/id1182839980 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Handtechnics](https://appshunter.io/developer/505784461)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2016-12-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xian-metro-subway-map/id1182839980/reviews.md

## What is Xi'an Metro Subway Map 西安地铁?

Xi'an's metro, drawn as a map you'll want to keep. Whale's Xi'an Metro puts the whole Xi'an Metro — 13 lines and 262 stations, everything open in 2026 — on a paper-and-ink map made for this app, with every station named in English, Chinese and pinyin. Works offline. Free.

THE MAP
Cream paper, ink lettering, a touch of vermilion: a map that reads like the city instead of a diagram. Every line in its official colour, with its number repeated along the line so you never lose track of which one you're on. Interchanges carry badges for every line that stops there, each terminus is named, and the rivers, lakes and shoreline are drawn in. The Bell Tower, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, the City Wall, the Muslim Quarter and the Terracotta Army (Line 9) are marked where they really are. It's drawn as vectors, so pinch in as far as you like — it stays crisp.

FIND A STATION
• Type any station in English, Chinese or pinyin — "Bell Tower", "钟楼" or the first few letters all work
• The whale flies you there and points at it
• Your recent stations are remembered

PLAN A ROUTE
• Tap a station, then another: the fewest-stops route is drawn bold with everything else dimmed
• Transfers and a journey-time estimate on the card — Xi'an North to the Bell Tower, for example
• Share the route as text to a friend, or to your notes

READ THE SIGNS
• Every station card shows the Chinese name, pinyin with tone marks, and English
• Tap the speaker to hear the name spoken aloud
• Highlight a single line to trace it from end to end

MADE FOR TRAVEL
• Fully offline: no roaming, no VPN, no account, nothing to download after install
• Day or night: the paper map, or ink on slate — your choice in About
• iPhone and iPad
• Free, supported by one small banner

WHAT'S ON THE MAP
Line 14 to Xianyang Airport, Line 9 towards the Terracotta Army at Qinling West, the Line 8 loop, Lines 10, 15 and 16, and the Gaoxin Sky Shuttle. 39 interchange stations, all with badges.

GOOD TO KNOW
Is it up to date? Yes — 13 lines and 262 stations as of 2026, including this year's openings. Station positions come from OpenStreetMap; the design and layout are ours.
Learning Chinese? Every station card links to HSK Hero, our recognition game for the 5,000 HSK words — the same studio, the same care.
Going to other cities? Whale's Metro Maps cover Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Tianjin, Wuhan, Xi'an and Zhengzhou. The More Cities tab links to each.
Who makes it? Handtechnics, a small independent studio that has been making Chinese travel and learning apps since 2012.

Download it before you land. 一路平安!

## Key features

- Offline Xi'an metro system map
- English and Chinese station names
- Pan and zoom capabilities
- Clear, easy-to-read fonts
- Small app size
- No internet connection required

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xian-metro-subway-map/id1182839980/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Out of date

*2023-09-17*

There are only 3 lines from this app, there are 6 lines now. Somewhat useless unless you want only line 1-3

### 1/5 — Don’t bother with it!

*2023-08-16*

The metro map is so out of date, it is completely pointless! Xi’an has 10 subway lines, but there is only line 1 and line 2 on this map, they even left out the line 1 extension!

## Frequently asked questions about Xi'an Metro Subway Map 西安地铁

### Does Xi'an Metro Map work offline?

Yes, Xi'an Metro Map works completely offline. No internet connection is required to use the map and navigate the Xi'an metro system.

### What languages are supported for station names in Xi'an Metro Map?

Xi'an Metro Map displays all subway station names in both English (Romanization) and simplified Chinese characters.

### Is Xi'an Metro Map up-to-date?

The app provides the most up-to-date map of the Xi'an subway system available as of its last update in October 2017. New lines will be updated when available.

### What devices is Xi'an Metro Map compatible with?

Xi'an Metro Map is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Xi'an Metro Map?

Xi'an Metro Map has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How frequently is Xi'an Metro Map updated?

The app was last updated on October 30, 2017, with version 1.2. Future updates will be released as new lines or information become available.

### What are the main navigation features of Xi'an Metro Map?

Key navigation features include pan and zoom capabilities, a subway line legend, and clear station markers, all designed for easy use within the Xi'an metro network.

### Does Xi'an Metro Map have ads?

No, Xi'an Metro Map does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ads.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-09-09

Completely rebuilt for 2026. A brand-new map with every line and station current for this year, drawn in a paper-and-ink style you can read at a glance. Tap any station for its name in Chinese, pinyin and English — and hear it spoken. Plan a route between any two stations. Highlight a single line. Night mode. Full iPad support. Whale's Metro Maps — by Handtechnics.

### 1.2 — 2017-10-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Updated for iOS 11.

### 1.1 — 2017-09-07

- added line 3

### 1.0 — 2016-12-07

No release notes.

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