What is the cheapest way to get from Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City?

The cheapest way to get from Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City is to bus via West Gate of Forbidden City which costs ¥14 - ¥20 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City?

The fastest way to get from Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥24 - ¥30.

Is there a direct bus between Qianmen Historic Street and Forbidden City?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dashilar and arriving at West Gate of Forbidden City. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City?

The distance between Qianmen Historic Street and Forbidden City is 4 km.

How do I travel from Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City without a car?

The best way to get from Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City without a car is to bus via West Gate of Forbidden City which takes 26 min and costs ¥14 - ¥20.

How long does it take to get from Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City?

The bus from Dashilar to West Gate of Forbidden City takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City bus from?

Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, depart from Dashilar station.

Where does the Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City bus arrive?

Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City bus services, operated by Beijing Public Transport Corporation, arrive at West Gate of Forbidden City station.

Where can I stay near Forbidden City?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Forbidden City.

Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City - 4 ways to travel via bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden City by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus via West Gate of Forbidden City
best
1. Take the bus from Dashilar to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Sightseeing Bus Line 1
26 min
¥14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden Citytaxi 4.2 km
5 min
¥24–30
Walk
1. Take the walk from Qianmen Historic Street to Forbidden Citywalk 3.2 km
38 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dashilar to Beihai Parkbus Beijing Sightseeing Bus Line 1
36 min
¥14–20

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Distance: 4 km
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Qianmen Historic Street, China and Forbidden City, China?

Beijing Public Transport Corporation operates a bus from Dashilar to West Gate of Forbidden City every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥14–20 and the journey takes 11 min.

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