# Explore Beijing

> Beijing Subway map

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id349252601](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id349252601)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id349252601`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ExploreMetro
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (494 ratings)
- **Version:** 20.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-18
- **First published:** 2010-01-08
- **Size:** 54 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/explore-beijing/id349252601)
- **Website:** [https://www.exploremetro.com/](https://www.exploremetro.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.exploremetro.com/privacy](https://www.exploremetro.com/privacy)

## Description

Recommended by CNN and Lonely Planet, Explore Beijing provides the most current subway map with offline access. It includes a route planner, GPS, and street maps, and supports English and Chinese.

Key perks include full line updates, offline operation, a quick three-tap route planner, find my nearest station via GPS, and a VIP upgrade to remove ads and unlock extras. The app is free to download and ad-supported.

## Rankings

- #72,974 — Overall

## Review summary

Explore Beijing is praised for its offline map, effective route planning, bilingual station names, and GPS-enabled navigation. The main recurring drawbacks are frequent data updates lagging behind Beijing’s rapid expansion, occasional line-specific inaccuracies in routes, and update/purchase friction when new versions roll out.

### Pros

- Route planner helps plan trips with estimated times that are close to actual
- Offline subway map so it works without data connection
- Clear, intuitive interface and design
- Station names shown in both English and Chinese
- GPS/location integration with iPhone maps for easy navigation

### Cons

- Maps and data are frequently out of date, failing to reflect new Beijing lines and station openings (e.g., Line 3/12, Line 6/16, Line 15, etc.)
- Line-specific updates are slow or inconsistent, leading to outdated routes or missing lines
- Some update-related friction and changes to pricing/permissions in newer versions (update/purchase issues)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id349252601)