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How to get fromDongdaqiao (Station) to Forbidden Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 6 subway, line 8 subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Dongdaqiao to Nanluoguxiangsubway subway 6
    2. Take the subway from Nanluoguxiang to Jinyuhutongsubway subway 8
    3. Take the bus from New Dong'an Market to East Gate of Forbidden Citybus bus
    32 min
    ¥18–22

  2. Line 6 subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Dongdaqiao to Nanluoguxiangsubway subway 6
    36 min
    ¥2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dongdaqiao (Station) to Forbidden Citytaxi taxi 5.5 km
    5 min
    ¥28–35

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Dongdaqiao (Station) to Forbidden Citywalk walk 5.6 km
    1h 8m

  5. Line 6 subway via Dongsi

    1. Take the subway from Dongdaqiao to Dongsisubway subway 6
    37 min
    ¥2–4

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  • Distance: 9.7 km
  • Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Dongdaqiao (Station), China and Forbidden City, China?

Beijing Subway operates a subway from Dongdaqiao to Nanluoguxiang every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2–4 and the journey takes 8 min.

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