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How to get fromDongsi to Forbidden Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Dongsi to Forbidden City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 5 subway, line 1 subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Zhangzizhonglu 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
    29 min
    ¥18–22

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dongsi to Forbidden Citytaxi taxi 4.1 km
    4 min
    ¥24–30

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Dongsi to Forbidden Citywalk walk 3.8 km
    45 min

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  • Distance: 7.2 km
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Dongsi, Beijing Municipality, China and Forbidden City, China?

There is no direct connection from Dongsi to Forbidden City. However, you can take the line 5 subway to Dongdan Station, take the line 1 subway to Tian'anmen West Station, walk to Tiananmen West, take the bus to West Gate of Forbidden City, then walk to Forbidden City. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Forbidden City.

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