Dalian Metro Line 5

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Dalian Metro Line 5 stretches about 24.5 kilometers (15.2 miles) and connects Houguan in the north with Hutan New District in the south via 18 stations, including Dalian Railway Station, Qingniwa Bridge, Spearfish Bay South, Hutan Park and Hutan New District. 

A single trip end-to-end takes about 40 minutes and costs CNY 5. The busiest section is Hutan New District to Qingniwa Bridge, seven stops, taking about 19 minutes and CNY 3. The other heavily used hop is Dalian Railway Station to Spearfish Bay South, one stop through the undersea tunnel in about 3 minutes for CNY 2.
  

 Houyan & Dalian Railway Station: Transfer with Line 3
 Qingniwaqiao: Transfer with Line 2

Tip: Allow 8–12 minutes for the full transfer from Line 5 to Line 3, as the route is from an underground platform to an elevated one involving 5 floors and a short walk.
 

07:30 – 09:00 & 17:00 – 19:00	4-5 min
9:00-17:00	10 min
Other times	8–10 min

 

Station Name	First-Last Train
	To Hutan New District	To Houguan
Hutan New District	-	6:00–22:30
Hutan Park	6:07–22:37	6:02–22:32
Xiuyue Street	6:04–22:34	6:04–22:34
Taoyuan	6:02–22:32	6:06–22:36
Qingyun Street	6:00–22:30	6:07–22:37
Shikui Road	5:58–22:28	6:09–22:39
Labor Park	5:56–22:26	6:10–22:40
Qingniwaqiao	5:55–22:25	6:12–22:42
Dalian Railway Station	5:53–22:23	6:14–22:44
Junyu South	5:49–22:19	6:19–22:49
Junyu Bay	5:47–22:17	6:21–22:51
Ganjinzi Street	5:44–22:14	6:23–22:53
Ganbei Road	5:43–22:13	6:25–22:55
Zhonghua East Road	5:40–22:10	6:28–22:58
Quanshui East	5:38–22:08	6:30–23:00
Longhua Road	5:36–22:06	6:32–23:02
Houyan	5:34–22:04	6:35–23:05
Houguan	5:30–22:00	-

 Recommended to: Seaside photographers, football fans and travelers looking for waterfront parks paired with casual dining and shopping.

The station sits by the Diamond Bay waterfront, directly serving the sea-encircled Dalian Spearfish Bay Football Stadium, often called the most scenic stadium in the Chinese Super League, and Diamond Bay World Coastal Park offering bay views and a modern leisure area close by.

What's outside:
 Exit B → Diamond Bay World Coastal Park, waterfront promenade
 Exit C → Dalian Spearfish Football Stadium
 Exit A → Future Lane retail & dining

Tip: Exit C is the Dalian Spearfish Football Stadium's dedicated ticketing and security entrance. If you're here for a match, head straight there and allow 30–40 minutes for the queue. If not, go to other exits instead.
 Recommended to: Visitors heading to Fisherman’s Wharf and anyone wanting a quieter coastal walk away from the busy ocean park.

This is the southern terminus of Dalian Metro Line 5. The station design picks up wave and sail motifs, and it puts you within easy walking distance of a working fishing harbor with colorful European-style buildings, seafood cafés, and sea-gull spotting.

What's outside:
 Exit D → Fisherman’s Wharf, Diba Bay, seaside cafés and restaurants
 Exit C → Residential lanes toward the coast / Lingjiao Bay viewpoint
 Recommended to: Families with kids and marine-life enthusiasts.

The station is named after the park and carries a blue, ocean-themed interior that makes passengers feel like staying under the sea. From here it’s a short walk to aquariums, polar-animal exhibits, coral and bird pavilions, plus the nearby seafood restaurants.

What's outside:
 Exit C → Hutan Ocean Park 
 Recommended to: Travelers transferring to Line 2, shoppers, and anyone looking for downtown dining, accommodation, and department stores.

This station drops passengers into Dalian's classic Qingniwa Bridge commercial district, featuring restaurants, food stalls, and old-town atmosphere. It is also a smart base for overnight stays, where several mid-range and business hotels cluster around the station exits. Passengers can also transfer to Line 2 here, which extends to Xinghai Square, Donggang, and Dalian International Airport. 

What's outside
 Exits E / H2 → Victory Square, MixC-area dining
 Exit G1 → Labor Park North Gate, Songshan Temple
 Exits A / C → Dalian University of Technology, local eateries
 The station links Metro Line 5 with Dalian Railway Station and Metro Line 3 via an overhead/underground transfer hall. It’s one of the main arrival/departure hubs for visitors coming to or leaving Dalian by train.

What's outside:
 Exit B / G2 → Dalian Station Railway (North Square), Metro Line 3 & Line 5 concourse, Kaiyuan Shopping Mall, intercity bus to Lvshun and Jinzhou
 Exit D → Shuangxing Wholesale Market

Surrounding Bus Routes:
 Exit B / D / F → 1101, 1103, 1107, 538, 1112
 Exit G2 → 1, 39, 101, 2001