Linking the past and present

Stations of the first underground in Changchun, Jilin province -- which will open on June 30 -- have been designed with different themes that reflect characteristics of the city; old lives, industry, and snow.

Memory of the past

Entering Beihuan Station, passengers can see a large painting about the old Changchun -- markets, the old train station, the Changchun Film Studio, Chiaman Mao's statue in Shengli Park, and the monument on People's Square.

All of these sites are landmarks of Changchun in different historical periods and show the significant role Changchun has played in Northeast Asia in aspects including politics, economic growth, culture, and trade.

Being the starting station of the line, Beihuan gives people a preview of the places and sites they will pass. The drawing seems to show that Line 1 will take them through not only the city, but also history.

Beihuan Station [Photo/chinajilin.com.cn]

Unforgotten industry

Industry and automobile production are topics that can never be forgotten whenever talking about Changchun. They have become a part of the culture here and have influenced both prosperous and difficult times in the city.

Public art pieces of forward-moving wheels connected to sets of gears, spindles, and pipes are placed at Qingfeng and Yikuangjie stations. The mechanical elements embody Changchun's auto culture and industrial civilization throughout the years.

They also imply that Changchun will re-gain its prosperity through the revitalization of the rust belt in NE China and inspire people to remember their rich industrial history.

Yikuangjie Station [Photo/chinajilin.com.cn]

Ice and snow wonderland

Being the capital of Jilin, Changchun is a city with rich ice and snow resources, particularly in winter. In recent years, the local government has attempted to promote the tourism industry to reinvigorate the economy.

Ice and snow is becoming a key element to help the city regain its prosperity.

Fanronglu Station [Photo/chinajilin.com.cn]

A white-and-blue mosaic with frost flowers, rime, and snowfield is on display at Fanronglu (which means prosperous street) Station. The art piece could make people feel like entering a wintertime Changchun and reflects the importance of the city's ice and snow resource.

Other stations also have their own themes. Going through the entire line can help you know more about the city's past and present.