source: editor:Zhang Wenni
The Xi'an Metro Line 8 weaves through the ancient yet modern city, connecting vibrant stations filled with history and creativity, inviting exploration and discovery. Today, let's take a close look at those stunning stations.
Hanyao Station
Hanyao Station is located in the famous Qujiang Royal Garden of the Tang Dynasty. The public space here is expansive as the only column-free domed station along the line.
Hanyao Station features an open dome design with perforated panels and linear lights, forming a diamond-like droplet shape that echoes the vibrant colors and ripples of Qujiang Pool. This creates a futuristic atmosphere, making it one of the most beautiful underground metro stations in Xi'an.
Xi'an Botanical Garden Station
The Xi'an Botanical Garden Station showcases the unique morphology of the trees in the garden. It is designed around the theme of "lush green trees and flourishing flowers in the shade", emphasizing the harmony of ecological natural greenery. This creates a vibrant, towering, and lush forest-like atmosphere.
Guanghuamen Station
Guanghuamen Station is located north of the Tang Pear Garden (ancient royal acting and musical academy in China) Heritage. The station incorporates elements of traditional Chinese opera, allowing passengers to experience the vibrant culture of Pear Garden Opera.
Mutasi West Station
Mutasi West Station is located next to the Tang City Wall Heritage Park and faces the Mutasi Heritage Park to the south. Its design features elements from the pagoda and arched gate of the Mutasi Temple, utilizing traditional timber joinery for a unique layered experience.
Xingfu Lindai North Station
Xingfu Lindai North Station is located within the "Xingfu Lindai Belt", the largest urban ecological project in the country. The design incorporates the dappled shade of tall trees to create an underground city forest, offering a serene walking experience in a green environment.
Xi'an Library Station
Xi'an Library Station features ink fragrance and lanterns, applying a simple and bright design approach. The grid-like shapes evoke a cultural atmosphere of wandering through a sea of books and enjoying the fragrance of literature.
Jingshang Village Station
Jingshang Village Station incorporates dynamic elements such as converging, gradually tapered diamond-shaped curves, creating a clean, modern, and bright intermodal transit space.
The stations are like a string of dazzling pearls embedded within the city's fabric. Their unique designs tell the story of the city's past and illuminate its present.