Rome2Rio

How to get fromForbidden City to 2nd Ring Roadby bus, taxi, or foot

Find Transport to 2nd Ring Road

See all options

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.

  1. Bus via West Gate of Forbidden City

    best
    1. Take the bus from West Gate of Forbidden City to Qianmenbus bus Beijing Tourist Line 2
    25 min
    ¥14–18

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forbidden City to 2nd Ring Roadtaxi taxi 3 km
    4 min
    ¥21–26

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Forbidden City to 2nd Ring Roadwalk walk 2.8 km
    34 min

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Beihai Park to Qianmenbus bus Beijing Sightseeing Bus Line 1
    45 min
    ¥14–20

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forbidden City to 2nd Ring Road.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7.1 km
  • Duration: 25 min

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.

Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Flying into Beijing?, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.