The third phase of Shenzhen’s Metro Line 8 has started trial operations, signaling the final countdown to its official launch expected before the year ends.
The new section stretches approximately 3.69 kilometers from Xiaomeisha Station (小梅沙) to Xichong Station (溪涌). Upon launch, it will fully integrate with the existing Lines 2 and 8 to form a significant east-west rail artery spanning the districts of Nanshan, Futian, Luohu, Yantian, and Dapeng New District.
As the highly anticipated first metro line to serve Dapeng New District, this extension is set to plug a gap in Shenzhen’s metro network coverage, providing easy access to the scenic coastal areas of Dapeng while significantly improving commuting efficiency for local residents.
It will prove convenient especially for visitors from Hong Kong, who can cross the border at Liantang Port (莲塘口岸), walk to the nearby metro station and ride a train directly to Dapeng without the need for transfers.
Dapeng is famed for its coastal scenery, featuring blue seas and verdant mountains. Several major attractions are situated near Xichong Station:
Xichong Resort (溪涌度假村): Approximately 900 meters away, featuring a 600-meter private beach and comprehensive amenities.
Shenkui Road (深葵路): Roughly 2.3 kilometers away, known as "Shenzhen's most beautiful seaside road", with a coastal broadwalk running alongside the thoroughfare.
Beizaijiao Boardwalk (背仔角栈道): About 3 kilometers away, offering stunning sea views and an Instagram-worthy red-and-white lighthouse.
This article is translated by China Daily from the original report in Chinese as published on a WeChat public account of the Shenzhen municipal government’s transport bureau.
