There are 4 ways to get from Forbidden City to 2nd Ring Road by bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via West Gate of Forbidden City
best- Take the bus from West Gate of Forbidden City to Qianmenbus Beijing Tourist Line 2
25 min¥14–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forbidden City to 2nd Ring Roadtaxi 3 km
4 min¥21–26Walk
- Take the walk from Forbidden City to 2nd Ring Roadwalk 2.8 km
34 minBus
- Take the bus from Beihai Park to Qianmenbus Beijing Sightseeing Bus Line 1
45 min¥14–20
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forbidden City to 2nd Ring Road is to bus via West Gate of Forbidden City which costs ¥14 - ¥18 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Forbidden City to 2nd Ring Road is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs ¥21 - ¥26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from West Gate of Forbidden City and arriving at Qianmen. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Forbidden City and 2nd Ring Road is 7 km.
The best way to get from Forbidden City to 2nd Ring Road without a car is to bus via West Gate of Forbidden City which takes 25 min and costs ¥14 - ¥18.
The bus from West Gate of Forbidden City to Qianmen takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Forbidden City to 2nd Ring Road bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, depart from West Gate of Forbidden City station.
Forbidden City to 2nd Ring Road bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, arrive at Qianmen station.
There are 1257+ hotels available in 2nd Ring Road.
What companies run services between Forbidden City, China and 2nd Ring Road, China?
Beijing Public Transport Corporation operates a bus from West Gate of Forbidden City to Qianmen every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥14–18 and the journey takes 10 min.
- Phone
- +86 10-96166
- Website
- bjbus.com
Bus from West Gate of Forbidden City to Qianmen
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥14–18
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Beihai Park to Qianmen
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥14–20
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Estimated price
- ¥21–26
Beijing Beiqi Taxi
- Phone
- +86 010-87665998
- Website
- beiqitaxi.com.cn
Beijing Sanyuan Taxi
- Phone
- +86 010-56306666
Beijing Shouqi Taxi
- Phone
- +86 400-926-3131
- Website
- izuche.com
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