subject: Beijing Subway Line 2 Qianmen Station Closed for 3 Days [print this page] According to the special notice from Beijing Subway Company, since the first train on October 1 until the last train on October 3, Qianmen Station of Beijing Subway Line 2 will be closed. Trains will be passing through station along the route but doors will be not opened and no passenger is allowed to enter the subway station from any exits of this station as well. Throughout these 3 days, the east hall of Qianmen Station will be used as underpass for visitors rather than serving as the passenger entrance hall of the subway station.
Qianmen is located on the same central axis of Beijing which connecting Tianmenmen City Tower as well as Forbidden City. In Fact, Qianmen used to be the front gate of the imperial city as well. Due to specific location of this scenic spot that right in front of Tiananmen Square, it is necessary for the subway station to be closed in order to avoid dramatic increment of passenger entering Beijing Subway Line 2.
Besides that, on the first day of October golden holiday (October 1), Tiananmen East Station and Tiananmen West Station of Beijing Subway Line 1 will be closed from first train until 11 am for the similar reason as the Qianmen Station of Beijing Subway Line 2 as well. During the duration of station closure, subway trains will be passing through the stations only and doors will not be opened for passengers to get off the train. Moreover, no passengers are allowed to enter the stations during the closure duration of the stations as well.
On top of that, the spokesperson of Beijing Subway Company also explained that the staffs of Beijing Subway Company have been trained to handle any situations during super peak period throughout October Golden Holiday. Three solutions have been prepared to suit different circumstances when passenger flow increases dramatically. Some subway stations will be temporary closed if necessary. Some hot subway stations like Beijing Railway Station, Tiananmen East Station, Tiananmen West Station, Wangfujing Station, Xidan Station, Olympic Green Station as well as the nearest subway stations to long distances coach's stations have all been categorized as highlighted stations. The staffs of the subway stations will be observing the entire condition of the subway station carefully every now and then. When it is necessary, special steps will be taken in order to guarantee the safety of all passengers.
October Golden Holiday is a super peak traveling period throughout China. If you accidentally arranged your Beijing tours within this golden holiday, then you will be able to witness liveliness as well as the crowded condition in China which you might not be able to see at any other destination worldwide. Anyway, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City are still the must visit Beijing attractions in your itinerary. You are recommended to get the entrance ticket of Forbidden City earlier as the control of total visitor amounts entering Forbidden City will be applied. If the total amount of visitors has reached the maximum amount, then the ticketing counter will be closed and no more visitors are allowed to enter the ancient palace. Therefore, do arrange your visiting schedule properly so that you will not miss any interesting Beijing attractions.
Beijing Subway Line 2 Qianmen Station Closed for 3 Days
