Wow! We’ve just launched metro map apps for four more cities for Android. You can download our apps for Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Seoul and Taipei from Google Play, or visit our downloads page to download the APKs directly.
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Download APKs for our Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore metro apps
If you don’t have access to Google Play (formerly the Android Market) on your Android-powered device, don’t worry! We want to make sure our Android apps get into as many people’s hands as possible. That’s why we’ve added a Android Downloads page where you can directly download the APK files for any of our apps, absolutely free.
ExploreMetro Android apps get top reviews on Google Play
Google recently announced that the Android Market will now be known as Google Play. We’ve received a great response from the community about our new Android apps and we thought we’d share some of the reviews from Google Play!
New 3-day tourist passes for the Shanghai metro
As of March 1 2012, tourists to Shanghai will be able to purchase a new 45 RMB pass which will allow unlimited journeys on all Shanghai Metro lines for a 72 hour period. This is in addition to the existing one-day pass for 18 RMB. We’ve updated our Shanghai Metro ticket guide with the new information.
Explore Shanghai, Beijing and Singapore with our new Android metro maps
We’re excited to announce that our metro map apps are now available for Android phones and tablets! Explore Shanghai, Explore Beijing and Explore Singapore are available now for FREE on the Android Marketplace.
You can download the apps from the Android Marketplace, just click on the relevant icon below to go straight to an app.
Features in the first version include:
- Up to date map with all the latest lines and stations for 2012
- Legend for each line
- English/Chinese version (based on device language)
- Route planner with times and prices
- Audio station names (Shanghai/Beijing)
- First/last train times
- Link to Google Maps for street maps
- Nearest stations (uses GPS/Wifi)
- Help section
Here are a few screenshots!
There are a few features that we haven’t included yet, since we wanted to get version 1.0 out as soon as possible. Once you have installed the app, we would love to get your feedback.
- Were there any problems or crashes?
- Are there any features that you think should be added?
Love it? We’d also appreciate it if you could give us a good review on the Android Market (and tell all your Android-using friends)!
Hate it? Please email me directly at android at exploremetro dot com or leave a comment below, and I’ll do my best to assist with any problems.
Looking for the iPhone/iPad versions of our apps? Please see our iPhone apps page.
The Joy of Six: introducing Explore Hong Kong 6.0 with Octopus Card support, top tips
We’re proud to announce that Explore Hong Kong is the fifth of our award-winning subway maps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to reach version 6.0
Version 6.0 includes support for showing prices with/without Octopus Card in the routeplanner.
With version 6.0 we re-wrote the map code from the ground up to be faster. The app now loads quicker, and zooming in and out should be smooth, even on older devices.
The other big new feature is tips.
Ever wondered what points of interest are close to a subway stop? Now you can tap on any station, then tap on Tips to see what’s nearby. Tap the thumbs up button on any tip which you find useful.
You can also view a list of the newest, or most popular tips for the whole city.
And if you know a great local restaurant, attraction or a clever shortcut, you can add your own tip:
Explore Hong Kong 6.0 is a free update for existing users. Not got Explore Hong Kong yet? Download it now from the iTunes App Store.
The Joy of Six: introducing Explore Taipei 6.0 with Orange Line Extension, top tips
We’re proud to announce that Explore Taipei is the fourth of our award-winning subway maps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to reach version 6.0
Version 6.0 includes the new branch of the Orange Line (Xinzhuang Line) including stations between Taipei Bridge and Fu Jen University.
With version 6.0 we re-wrote the map code from the ground up to be faster. The app now loads quicker, and zooming in and out should be smooth, even on older devices.
The other big new feature is tips. Ever wondered what points of interest are close to a subway stop? Now you can tap on any station, then tap on Tips to see what’s nearby.
Tap the thumbs up button on any tip which you find useful. And if you know a great local restaurant, attraction or a clever shortcut, you can add your own tip:
You can also view a list of the most popular tips for the whole city.
Explore Taipei 6.0 is a free update for existing users. Not got Explore Taipei yet? Download it now from the iTunes App Store.
Coming soon: prices with/without Octopus cards
The next version of our Explore Hong Kong app will include a much-requested feature: you’ll be able to choose to see prices with or without an Octopus Card. To keep the interface uncluttered, you’ll be able to select whether you want to see prices with or without a card in the Help tab.
This idea came from our feedback forum: if you haven’t visited yet, do browse the existing suggestions and vote on any you’d like to see in our apps! Popular suggestions include Android versions, bike information and showing the Huangpu River on our Shanghai app.
The Joy of Six: introducing Explore Singapore 6.0 with Circle Line Extension, top tips
We’re proud to announce that Explore Singapore is the third of our award-winning subway maps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to reach version 6.0
Version 6.0 includes the newly opened Circle Line extension with new stations at Bayfront and Marina Bay.
With version 6.0 we re-wrote the map code from the ground up to be faster. The app now loads quicker, and zooming in and out should be smooth, even on older devices.
The other big new feature is tips. Ever wondered what points of interest are close to a subway stop? Now you can tap on any station, then tap on Tips to see what’s nearby.
Tap the thumbs up button on any tip which you find useful. And if you know a great local restaurant, attraction or a clever shortcut, you can add your own tip:
You can also view a list of the most popular tips for the whole city.
Explore Singapore 6.0 is a free update for existing users. Not got Explore Singapore yet? Download it now from the iTunes App Store.
Hong Kong MTR station names in Cantonese (Jyutping)
In the next version of Explore Hong Kong, we want to include the Cantonese transliterations, using the Jyutping transliteration system, for all Hong Kong MTR stations. Here’s a first attempt. If you have any corrections, do leave a note in the comments!
| English | Chinese | Jyutping |
|---|---|---|
| Admiralty | 金鐘 | gam1 zung1 |
| Airport | 機場 | gei1 coeng4 |
| AsiaWorld-Expo | 博覽館 | bok3 laam5 gun2 |
| Austin | 柯士甸 | o1 si6 din1 |
| Causeway Bay | 銅鑼灣 | tung4 lo4 waan1 |
| Central | 中環 | zung1 waan4 |
| Chai Wan | 柴灣 | caai4 waan1 |
| Che Kung Temple | 車公廟 | ce1 gung1 miu6 |
| Cheung Sha Wan | 長沙灣 | coeng4 saa1 waan1 |
| Choi Hung | 彩虹 | coi2 hung4 |
| City One | 第一城 | dai6 jat1 sing4 |
| Diamond Hill | 鑽石山 | zyun3 sek6 saan1 |
| Disneyland Resort | 迪士尼 | dik6 si6 nei4 |
| East Tsim Sha Tsui | 尖東 | zim1 dung1 |
| Fanling | 粉嶺 | fan2 leng5 |
| Fo Tan | 火炭 | fo2 taan3 |
| Fortress Hill | 炮台山 | paau3 toi4 saan1 |
| Hang Hau | 坑口 | haang1 hau2 |
| Heng Fa Chuen | 杏花邨 | hang6 faa1 cyun1 |
| Heng On | 恆安 | hang4 on1 |
| Hong Kong | 香港 | hoeng1 gong2 |
| Hung Hom | 紅磡 | hung4 ham3 |
| Jordan | 佐敦 | zo2 deon1 |
| Kam Sheung Road | 錦上路 | gam2 soeng6 lou6 |
| Kowloon | 九龍 | gau2 lung4 |
| Kowloon Bay | 九龍灣 | gau2 lung4 waan1 |
| Kowloon Tong | 九龍塘 | gau2 lung4 tong4 |
| Kwai Fong | 葵芳 | kwai4 fong1 |
| Kwai Hing | 葵興 | kwai4 hing1 |
| Kwun Tong | 觀塘 | gun1 tong4 |
| Lai Chi Kok | 荔枝角 | lai6 zi1 gok3 |
| Lai King | 荔景 | lai6 ging2 |
| Lam Tin | 藍田 | laam4 tin4 |
| Lo Wu | 羅湖 | lo4 wu4 |
| LOHAS Park | 康城 | hong1 sing4 |
| Lok Fu | 樂富 | lok6 fu3 |
| Lok Ma Chau | 落馬洲 | lok6 maa5 zau1 |
| Long Ping | 朗屏 | long5 ping4 |
| Ma On Shan | 馬鞍山 | maa5 on1 saan1 |
| Mei Foo | 美孚 | mei5 fu1 |
| Mong Kok | 旺角 | wong6 gok3 |
| Mong Kok East | 旺角東 | wong6 gok3 dung1 |
| Nam Cheong | 南昌 | naam4 coeng1 |
| Ngau Tau Kok | 牛頭角 | ngau4 tau4 gok3 |
| North Point | 北角 | bak1 gok3 |
| Olympic | 奧運 | ou3 wan6 |
| Po Lam | 寶琳 | bou2 lam4 |
| Prince Edward | 太子 | taai3 zi2 |
| Quarry Bay | 鰂魚涌 | zak1 jyu4 cung1 |
| Racecourse | 馬場 | maa5 coeng4 |
| Sai Wan Ho | 西灣河 | sai1 waan1 ho2 |
| Sha Tin | 沙田 | saa1 tin4 |
| Sha Tin Wai | 沙田圍 | saa1 tin4 wai4 |
| Sham Shui Po | 深水埗 | sam1 seoi2 bou2 |
| Shau Kei Wan | 筲箕灣 | saau1 gei1 waan1 |
| Shek Kip Mei | 石硤尾 | shek6 kip3 mei5 |
| Shek Mun | 石門 | shek6 mun4 |
| Sheung Shui | 上水 | soeng6 seoi2 |
| Sheung Wan | 上環 | soeng6 waan4 |
| Siu Hong | 兆康 | siu6 hong1 |
| Sunny Bay | 欣澳 | jan1 ou3 |
| Tai Koo | 太古 | taai3 ku2 |
| Tai Po Market | 大埔墟 | daai6 bou3 heoi1 |
| Tai Shui Hang | 大水坑 | daai6 seoi2 haang1 |
| Tai Wai | 大圍 | daai3 wai4 |
| Tai Wo | 太和 | taai3 wo4 |
| Tai Wo Hau | 大窩口 | daai6 wo1 hau2 |
| Tin Hau | 天后 | tin1 hau6 |
| Tin Shui Wai | 天水圍 | tin1 seoi2 wai4 |
| Tiu Keng Leng | 調景嶺 | tiu4 king2 leng5 |
| Tseung Kwan O | 將軍澳 | zoeng1 gwan1 ou3 |
| Tsim Sha Tsui | 尖沙咀 | zim1 saa1 zeoi2 |
| Tsing Yi | 青衣 | cing1 ji1 |
| Tsuen Wan | 荃灣 | cyun4 waan1 |
| Tsuen Wan West | 荃灣西 | cyun4 waan1 sai1 |
| Tuen Mun | 屯門 | tyun4 mun4 |
| Tung Chung | 東涌 | dung1 cung1 |
| University | 大學 | daai6 hok6 |
| Wan Chai | 灣仔 | waan1 zai2 |
| Wong Tai Sin | 黃大仙 | wong4 daai6 sin1 |
| Wu Kai Sha | 烏溪沙 | wu1 kai1 saa1 |
| Yau Ma Tei | 油麻地 | jau4 maa4 dei2 |
| Yau Tong | 油塘 | jau4 tong4 |
| Yuen Long | 元朗 | jyun4 long5 |