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How to get fromForbidden City to Houhaiby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Bus, line 8 subway

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    1. Take the bus from East Gate of Forbidden City to New Dong'an Marketbus bus Beijing Tourist Line 2
    2. Take the subway from Jinyuhutong to Shichahaisubway subway 8
    24 min
    ¥16–21

  2. Taxi

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

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Forbidden City to Beihai Northwalk walk 3 km
    36 min

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  • Distance: 5.2 km
  • Duration: 24 min

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

There is no direct connection from Forbidden City to Houhai. However, you can walk to East Gate of Forbidden City, take the bus to New Dong'an Market, walk to Jinyuhutong, then take the line 8 subway to Shichahai. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Shichahai.

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