When Line 3 was approved in 2012, this station was not included.[4] In 2015, the planning of Line 3 was changed, and this station was added to the line, known then as Xingye Lu.[5] In 2022 the station name was adjusted to Xingye Donglu.
The station officially started construction on December 17, 2016,[6] completed the pouring of the first base plate on April 30, 2019,[7] and the main structure was capped on April 27, 2021.[8]
^ ab梁焯贤 (2019-12-28). "佛山地铁3号线、2号线一期站点详细位置公布!最新进展" [The detailed locations of Foshan Metro Line 3 and Line 2 Phase 1 stations have been announced! Latest progress]. Foshan News Network (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2022-06-26. Retrieved 2024-08-22 – via Foshan Municipal People's Government.
^李传智 (2024-08-20). "官宣!佛山地铁3号线在建段将于本周五开通" [Official announcement! The under-construction section of Foshan Metro Line 3 will open this Friday]. Guangzhou Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
^刘佳伦 (2024-08-23). "佛山3号线开通首日,人气如何?南方+记者带你现场直击" [How popular is Foshan Line 3 on its first day of operation? Nanfang+ reporter takes you to the scene]. Nanfang Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
^李传智 (2013-06-07). "地铁三号线工程环评第二次公告发布:三号线将与7条地铁线换乘" [The second environmental impact assessment announcement for Metro Line 3 was released: Line 3 will transfer with 7 metro lines]. Guangzhou Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2024-08-22 – via Sina Corporation.
^李传智; 何超 (2015-07-22). "最长地铁线串起14条轨道线" [The longest subway line connects 14 rail lines]. Guangzhou Daily (in Simplified Chinese). Archived from the original on 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-21 – via Foshan Municipal People's Government.
^"【地铁3号线】荔村站、兴业路站施工,请注意绕行" [[Metro Line 3] Licun Station and Xingye Road Station are under construction, please take detours]. Foshan Railway Investment and Construction Group (in Simplified Chinese). 2016-12-21. Archived from the original on 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-22 – via Official WeChat Account of Foshan Metro.
^"三号线|兴业路站首块底板顺利浇筑完成" [Line 3 - The first base slab of Xingye Road Station was successfully poured]. Foshan Railway Investment and Construction Group (in Simplified Chinese). 2019-04-30. Archived from the original on 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-22 – via Official WeChat Account of Foshan Metro.
^"三号线|实现第二十座车站主体结构封顶" [Line 3 - The main structure of the 20th station has been capped]. Official WeChat Account of Foshan Metro (in Simplified Chinese). 2019-12-26. Archived from the original on 2022-07-29. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
^"定了!佛山地铁3号线在建段8月23日开通运营,票价公布→" [It's settled! The under-construction section of Foshan Metro Line 3 will open on August 23, and the ticket prices will be announced →]. Zhujiang Times (in Simplified Chinese). 2024-08-20. Archived from the original on 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-08-22 – via Official NetEase account.
^"兴业东路". Foshan Metro (in Simplified Chinese). Foshan Metro.