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Introduction

How to take the Jinan subway? Please refer to the main text for specific subway travel instructions. The process includes entering the station, purchasing tickets, security check, entering the gate, waiting for the train, boarding, getting off, exiting the gate, and exiting the station.

How to Take Jinan Metro(with ticket purchase method attached)

Entrance

Passengers can find the station entrance through the directional signs outside the subway station, and from the entrance, they can reach the station concourse level through walking stairs, vertical elevators, or escalators.

Buy Tickets

When taking the subway, passengers can use WeChat (or Alipay) boarding code, bus card, Quanchengtong, subway one-way ticket or electronic one-way ticket in Jinan Metro APP, two-dimensional code face recognition to get on the bus. Each station has a customer service center that provides passengers with inquiries about Quanchentong recharge and other services. There are self-service ticket vending devices in the station hall, which can be used to purchase one-way tickets or recharge for Quanchengtong.
Ticket vending machine for Line 2
Ticket vending machine for Line 2
 

Security Check

Before entering the gate, passengers are requested to actively undergo security checks and place their personal belongings on the security machine for security checks. Valuable items should be placed in a dedicated security box for inspection. If necessary, please cooperate with the subway security personnel to conduct an unboxing inspection.

Entrance Gate

Passengers check in at the entrance gate and enter with one ticket per person. One way tickets are valid on the same day at this station. Do not forcefully pass through before the door is opened.
 
Entrance Gate
Entrance Gate
Entrance Gate
Entrance Gate

Waiting for Trains

After passing through the entrance gate, passengers should follow the guidance signs inside the station and enter the platform level through pedestrian stairs, vertical escalators, or escalators, and correctly choose the direction of the destination station to wait for the train. Please stand outside the waiting line as indicated by the ground arrow while waiting for the train. Do not stand in the disembarkation area, chase or play around, or lean against the platform door.
Baoshan Station
Baoshan Station

Aboard the Train

The train arrives. After the platform doors and train doors are fully opened, get off first and then up. According to the ground analysis, board from both sides of the doors. When getting on and off, pay attention to the height difference and gap between the train and the platform. It is strictly prohibited to forcefully board the train when the platform doors are opening, closing, and there is a warning sound prompt! It is strictly prohibited to use emergency or safety devices inside the vehicle in non emergency situations!

Get off the Train

Please pay attention to the announcement and display of arrival information in the train and prepare to get off in advance. After arriving at the station, wait for the train to come to a complete stop, fully open the platform and train doors, and get off in an orderly manner in the order of getting off first and then up. Pay attention to the gap between the train and the platform to avoid crowding, pushing, and falling. It is strictly prohibited to forcefully get off the car when the door is opening, closing, or with warning prompts!

Exit Gate

After getting off the train, passengers should follow the directional signs inside the station to enter the concourse level and choose the exit. Arriving at the exit gate, use the right gate to check the ticket and wait for the exit gate door to automatically open before passing through in a timely manner.
出站闸机(上部)
出站闸机(上部)
 
出站口闸机
出站口闸机
出站闸机(前部)
出站闸机(前部)

Exit

Passengers should follow the station guidance to choose the exit and exit through walking stairs, vertical elevators, or escalators.
王府庄站
王府庄站

How to Buy Tickets

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If you use one-way tickets or ride codes to board the bus, you can pay attention to the fare information (which is available at every station).
鲍山站票价信息
鲍山站票价信息
In addition, there will be additional discounts for using NFC or "Quanchengtong" and "special groups" (such as students, retired soldiers, elderly people, etc.).

Jinan Bus Card

Quanchengtong Card

  • You can go to the customer service centers of various subway stations offline to handle it.
  • If your phone model supports NFC function, you can directly handle it on the "Wallet" app that comes with your phone. When swiping a card, it is necessary to turn on the NFC function of the phone in advance.

One Way Ticket

  • One way tickets can be purchased at self-service ticket machines or customer service centers at various stations.
  • Payment method: WeChat, Alipay, bank card (UnionPay), cash.
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Attention: Currently, most self-service ticket machines at stations no longer support cash payment. If you need to use cash, please go to the customer service center at your station.
Ticket Machine
Ticket Machine
Ticket Identification (Front)
Ticket Identification (Front)
Ticket Identification (Back)
Ticket Identification (Back)

Jinan Metro APP

1.Boarding code After entering the homepage of the APP and clicking on the "ride code", a QR code will appear. Each time you enter or exit the station, you can scan it once, with one code for each person, and the fee will be deducted directly, which is convenient and fast. (If your phone has enabled NFC ride hailing function, please disable the NFC function on your phone to avoid duplicate charges)
 
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2.Face Recognition Boarding Enter the APP homepage and tap "Face Recognition." Enable the face recognition feature and register your facial data. When riding, simply scan your face to enter and exit stations. The APP automatically handles payment, making the process quick and convenient.
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WeChat, Alipay Boarding Code

WeChat

  1. Open the WeChat mini program: Search for "ride code" in WeChat, set your city to "Jinan City," then tap "Metro" to access the "Open Now" interface.
  1. Activate the service: Tap "Open" and accept the agreement. On the "Jinan Metro Confidential Payment" authorization page, choose your preferred payment method and complete the authorization process.
  1. Get your ride code: After authorization, tap "Activate" to access the ride code page, which will display your QR code.
  1. Use the ride code: When entering or exiting subway stations, open your WeChat ride code and hold it up to the scanner. Wait for the "scan successful" message before proceeding.
  1. Check your trip history: Access your user management page by tapping your profile picture on the "Jinan Metro Ride Code" page to view your ride history and related information.
By following the above steps, you can easily use WeChat ride codes to make payments on the Jinan subway.

Alipay

  1. Locate the city where Alipay APP is located as Jinan, and click "Travel" on the main page (or search "Jinan Metro Code" in the search bar on the home page);
  1. Select "Subway", click "Go to Claim" to enter the "Card Collection for Taking the Subway" interface, click "Agree to the Agreement" and claim the card, then follow the prompts on the page to claim the card;
  1. After successfully obtaining the card, click "Use Now" or open the Jinan Metro ride code interface before entering the station, align the ride code with the scanning port of the gate, and then swipe the code to board the train;
  1. Click on the "Jinan Metro Ride Code" to view ride records and other related information.
By following the above steps, you can easily use Ailpay ride codes to make payments on the Jinan subway.
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Write at the End

The tutorial for taking the Jinan subway ends here. I hope this tutorial can help everyone, especially those from other places who are taking the Jinan subway for the first time. I wish you all a pleasant ride!
 
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