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How to get fromBeixinqiao Station to Forbidden Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Beixinqiao Station to Forbidden City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 5 subway, line 1 subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Beixinqiao Station to Dongdan Stationsubway subway 5
    2. Take the subway from Dongdan Station to Tian'anmen West Stationsubway subway 1
    3. Take the bus from Tiananmen West to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus bus
    31 min
    ¥18–22

  2. Line 5 subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Beixinqiao Station to Dengshikou Stationsubway subway 5
    34 min
    ¥2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Beixinqiao Station to Forbidden Citytaxi taxi 5.1 km
    6 min
    ¥27–33

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Beixinqiao Station to Forbidden Citywalk walk 4.4 km
    53 min

  5. Line 5 subway via Dongsi Station

    1. Take the subway from Beixinqiao Station to Dongsi Stationsubway subway 5
    36 min
    ¥2–3

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  • Distance: 8 km
  • Duration: 31 min

What companies run services between Beixinqiao Station, China and Forbidden City, China?

Beijing Subway operates a subway from Beixinqiao Station to Dengshikou Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2–4 and the journey takes 6 min.

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