Dashijie Station

Dashijie
大世界
Shanghai Metro
Location Shanghai
China
Operated by Shanghai No.4 Metro Operation Co. Ltd.
Line(s)      Line 8
Platforms 1 (side)
Construction
Structure type Underground
History
Opened December 29, 2007
Services
Preceding station   Shanghai Metro   Following station
Line 8

Dashijie Station (Chinese: 大世界站; pinyin: Dàshìjiè Zhàn) is a station on Shanghai Metro Line 8. It began operation on December 29, 2007. The shortest distance between two stations on the Shanghai Metro system is that between Dashijie and People's Square. The station in linked to an underground shopping complex containing a McDonald's and other fast food outlets. The station is named after the Great World entertainment complex (in Chinese, "Da Shijie"), traditionally Shanghai's largest amusement arcade.

Dashijie Station wall, with the station name shown in oversized calligraphy

Attractions and landmarks nearby

Coordinates: 31°13′46″N 121°28′23″E / 31.2294°N 121.473°E / 31.2294; 121.473


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