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

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

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  1. Line 2 subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Qianmen Stationsubway subway 2
    2. Take the bus from Qianmen to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus bus Beijing Tourist Line 2
    38 min
    ¥17–22

  2. Line 2 subway, line 1 subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Jianguomen Stationsubway subway 2
    2. Take the subway from Jianguomen Station to Tian'anmen East Stationsubway subway 1
    38 min
    ¥4–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dongzhimen (Station) to Forbidden Citytaxi taxi 5.9 km
    6 min
    ¥29–35

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Dongzhimen (Station) to Forbidden Citywalk walk 5.9 km
    1h 10m

  5. Line 2 subway, bus via East Gate of Forbidden City

    1. Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Qianmen Stationsubway subway 2
    2. Take the bus from Qianmen to East Gate of Forbidden Citybus bus Beijing Tourist Line 2
    45 min
    ¥17–22

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10.7 km
  • Duration: 38 min

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

You can take a subway from Dongzhimen to Forbidden City via Jianguomen Station and Tian'anmen East Station in around 38 min.

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