The real subway culture is more than just graffiti in front of the station, street singers playing and singing, and more than just a few groups of reliefs showing the history of the city.

Subway culture should not only reflect local culture, but also reflect its inclusiveness. Of course, more importantly, subway culture should be an interactive culture, a culture that is tilted toward civilians. In every corner of the Shanghai subway, you will see active World Expo elements. In the eyes of Ge Hongbing, a famous scholar and professor at Shanghai University, subway culture should be tilted toward civilians and should be a dynamic exhibition hall for popular art.

Among all the subway lines that can reach the Expo Site, the most attractive one is undoubtedly Metro Line 13. Line 13, which currently runs only 3 kilometers, is very popular despite its short distance because it is a dedicated line for the World Expo and has more World Expo elements than any other subway line. When you get off Madang Road Station, a huge inflatable sea treasure will always remind you of your goal.

The LCD screen on the wall constantly refreshes all the wonderful things in the Expo; when I look up, I see a lighting lamp in the shape of a Chinese pavilion; when I inadvertently look down, I see an introduction to a national venue. Even the train carriages were painted the same green color as the World Expo. Being in it, every tourist is very excited and feels that there is no distance between themselves and the Expo. The history of the development of World Expos shows that subways are often given the landmark character of interpreting themes as the World Expo is held. In fact, this is not only true for the World Expo, but also for the Expo, World Cup, etc.

Subway culture has grown from scratch, from simplicity to richness, from niche to mass, and gradually carries the quality of a city. From the initial hanging of famous quotes in the carriages, to the exhibition of British poetry and magnetic card exhibitions in the subway, to the engraving of wonderful patterns inside and outside the Expo line, Shanghai is groping on the road to forming its own unique subway culture.