Transport

Metro[edit]Changping is currently served by four metro lines operated by Beijing Subway and one commuter line operated by BCR:      Line 5 - Tiantongyuan North, Tiantongyuan, Tiantongyuan South      Line 8 - Zhuxinzhuang  Changping , Yuzhilu, Pingxifu, Huilongguan Dongdajie, Huoying  13       Line 13 - Longze, Huilongguan, Huoying      Changping Line - Life Science Park, Zhuxinzhuang  8 , Gonghuacheng, Shahe, Shahe University Park, Nanshao, Beishaowa, Changping Dongguan, Changping, Ming Tombs, Changping Xishankou      BCR Line S2 - Changping Railway, Nankou

Geography

Changping District, covering an area of 1,430 square kilometres (550 sq mi), contains two subdistricts of the city of Changping and 15 towns (five of which are suburbs of Beijing) with total population of 614,821 (2000 census). About 34 km (21 mi) from the city center, Changping is renowned for its numerous scenic spots and tourist facilities, like Datangshan museum. It is rich in natural resources, mineral products, and rural products.The urban area of Changping (116,961 in subdistricts) has an area of 16 km2 (6.2 sq mi) and an estimated population of 130,000. Other major urban areas are Nankou (70,000) and Yangfang (40,000).[1]Changping District is now connected to the Beijing Subway System via the Changping Line [2] The line terminus is at Changping Xishankou, and the Changping Line connects to Line 8 at Zhuxinzhuang station and Line 13 at Xi'erqi Station.