Liziba is at the names says a metro Station. Most likely the worlds most famous. You can and should drive there by metro line 2.
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Liziba Metro Station (李子坝地铁站)
I am very sure that you read about this metro station and it might the that Liziba station brought you to visiting Chongqing. In every Chongqing travel guide the metro that goes through the house can not be missing and it is surely something you wont see elsewhere.
We recommend to go there on a trip to Chongqing, simply because of the fact that is is very easy to reach. You just need to take that metro, get out, go back in and drive back to wherever you else want to do sightseeing in Chongqing.
Be aware though that you are not the only one who heard about this metro station in an house. The square in front of the building is packed with other tourists.
Liziba Metro Station, in Chongqing’s Yuzhong District, is a unique transit hub integrated into a residential building. Part of Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2, the station is elevated and positioned at the crossroads of New Jialing Road and Guihuayuan Road.
The station is famous for being built through a 19-story apartment building, with its structure occupying the sixth to eighth floors. This design was created to adapt to Chongqing’s crowded urban environment and limited available land. Noise reduction technology is used to keep the sound level around 60 decibels, similar to that of a dishwasher, ensuring minimal disruption to the building’s residents.
Liziba Station has become a popular spot for visitors who want to see the unique sight of a train passing through a residential complex. It operates daily from 6:30 a.m. to 11:12 p.m., serving as both a functional transit stop and a point of interest for Chongqing sightseeing.
This station reflects Chongqing’s innovative approach to urban planning, addressing the challenges of development in a mountainous city. Liziba Metro Station is a clear example of how creative engineering can be used to integrate infrastructure with everyday living spaces.
