Full Moon Frenzy: Qingdao Metro Unveils Traffic Plan for Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Bash
Xinwang News, September 14
Qingdao Metro Adjusts Operating Hours for Mid-Autumn Festival and Concerts
According to the latest news from @青岛地铁, based on passenger flow patterns, it is expected that passenger flow will increase starting from the evening peak on the working day before the Mid-Autumn Festival (September 14). The evening peak of Lines 1 and 3 will be advanced by 30 minutes on that day, the minimum interval during the evening peak of Line 8 will be shortened to 8 minutes and 50 seconds, and the minimum interval during the evening peak of the Blue Valley Express Miaoling Road-Kutao section will be shortened to 4 minutes. The intervals of other lines will remain unchanged. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, the intervals of Qingdao Metro lines will remain the same as on weekends.
On the day of Rene Liu’s concert (September 15), the last train from the Fitness Center (Hongdao Exhibition Center) on Line 8 to Qingdao North Station will be delayed to 22:45. The operating hours of other lines remain unchanged. After taking the delayed train to Qingdao North Station, you can transfer to Line 1 and Line 3. During the delay period, the train interval is about 10-20 minutes. Passengers can only get off at the station but not board. Passengers going to Qingdao North Station should take the train at the Fitness Center (Hongdao Exhibition Center). Please arrange your time reasonably. The operating hours of all lines remain unchanged from September 16 to 17.
Subway Travel Guide for Concerts and Football Matches
On September 15, Rene Liu’s 2024[Flying Day]Tour Concert – Qingdao Station will be held at the Qingdao Citizen Fitness Center Gymnasium. On the same day, the 25th round of the 2024 Chinese Super League, Qingdao Hainiu will face Wuhan Three Towns at Qingdao West Coast University City Stadium. The subway travel guide is as follows.
Rene Liu Concert
Travel Guide 1: Take Metro Line 8, exit at Exit D of Fitness Center (Hongdao Convention and Exhibition Center) Station, and walk south along Dunxin Road to the west gate of Qingdao Citizen Fitness Center Stadium.
Travel Guide 2: Take Metro Line 8, exit at Exit C of Fitness Center (Hongdao Convention and Exhibition Center) Station, and walk eastward along Huoju Road to the north gate of Qingdao Citizen Fitness Center Stadium.
Chinese Super League
Travel Guide: Take the West Coast Express to Shenghai Road (Expo City) Station. Exit through Exit A or B, and then take the shuttle bus to the game venue.
Kind Tips
When waiting in line, it is recommended that you wait at a door with fewer people and follow the signs on the ground. Get off first and then get on. After getting on, please walk to the middle of the car. For the safety of yourself and others, please do not rush to get on or off when the lights are flashing or the bell is ringing.
When there are many passengers in the station, the station will take passenger flow control measures such as diversion guidance in the station hall, entry into the station in batches at the entrances and exits, and detours by railroad horses, depending on the situation. In case of large passenger flow control, please follow the guidance of the staff and wait patiently.
To avoid crowds and difficulties in purchasing tickets, you can download the Qingdao Metro APP in advance, bind your wallet to pay, and scan the QR code to enjoy discounts; family travel can use the Qingdao Metro APP “Companion Code”, one account can support 7 people traveling together.
