There are 4 ways to get from Forbidden City to Universal Beijing by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from Tian'anmen East Station to Huanqiu Dujiaqusubway 1
1h 39m¥6–8Line 10 bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Wangfujing Street to Bcia T1bus 10
- Take the bus from Bcia T1 to Asia Pacific Garden Hotelbus 9
2h 55m¥56–80Drive 30.6 km
- Drive from Forbidden City to Universal Beijingcar 30.6 km
26 min¥27–38Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forbidden City to Universal Beijingtaxi 30.6 km
26 min¥90–110
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forbidden City to Universal Beijing is to line 1 subway which costs ¥6 - ¥8 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Forbidden City to Universal Beijing is to drive which takes 26 min and costs ¥26 - ¥40.
No, there is no direct bus from Forbidden City to Universal Beijing. However, there are services departing from Wangfujing Street and arriving at Asia Pacific Garden Hotel via Bcia T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tian'anmen East Station station and arriving at Huanqiu Dujiaqu. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Forbidden City and Universal Beijing is 34 km. The road distance is 30.6 km.
The best way to get from Forbidden City to Universal Beijing without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥6 - ¥8.
The line 1 subway from Tian'anmen East Station to Huanqiu Dujiaqu takes 56 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Forbidden City to Universal Beijing bus services, operated by Beijing Airport coaches, depart from Wangfujing Street station.
Forbidden City to Universal Beijing train services, operated by Beijing Subway, depart from Tian'anmen East Station.
Forbidden City to Universal Beijing bus services, operated by Beijing Airport coaches, arrive at Bcia T1 station.
What companies run services between Forbidden City, China and Universal Beijing, China?
Beijing Subway operates a subway from Tian'anmen East Station to Huanqiu Dujiaqu every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥6–8 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Forbidden City to Universal Beijing via Wangfujing Street, Bcia T1, Asia Pacific Garden Hotel, Liyuan Station, and Huanqiu Dujiaqu in around 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 86-010-96165
- Website
- bjsubway.com
Subway from Tian'anmen East Station to Huanqiu Dujiaqu
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥6–8
- Schedules at
- map.bjsubway.com
- Phone
- +86 010 96158
- Website
- bcia.com.cn
Bus from Wangfujing Street to Bcia T1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25–40
- Schedules at
- en.bcia.com.cn
Bus from Bcia T1 to Asia Pacific Garden Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥28–40
- Schedules at
- en.bcia.com.cn
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- ¥90–110
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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Booking & Getting There
Forbidden City to Universal Beijing train services, operated by Beijing Subway, arrive at Huanqiu Dujiaqu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forbidden City to Universal Beijing is 31 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Forbidden City to Universal Beijing.
There are 29+ hotels available in Universal Beijing.