How to get fromSanlitun to Forbidden Cityby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sanlitun to Forbidden City by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Line 2 subway, line 1 subway
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1. Take the subway from Dongsi Shitiao Station to Jianguomen Stationsubway 2
2. Take the subway from Jianguomen Station to Tian'anmen East Stationsubway 1
37 min
¥4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sanlitun to Forbidden Citytaxi 6.9 km
7 min
¥30–40
Walk
1. Take the foot from Sanlitun to Forbidden Citywalk 6.9 km
1h 22m
Line 2 subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Qianmen Stationsubway 2
2. Take the bus from Qianmen to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Tourist Line 2
38 min
¥17–22
Line 2 subway, bus via East Gate of Forbidden City
1. Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Qianmen Stationsubway 2
2. Take the bus from Qianmen to East Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Tourist Line 2
45 min
¥17–22

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Distance: 7.8 km
Duration: 37 min

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

You can take a subway from Dongsi Shitiao Station to Forbidden City via Jianguomen Station and Tian'anmen East Station in around 37 min.

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