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

The cheapest way to get from Silk Street to Forbidden City is to line 1 subway which costs ¥2 - ¥4 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Silk Street to Forbidden City is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥27 - ¥33.

Is there a direct train between Silk Street and Forbidden City?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yong'anli Station station and arriving at Tian'anmen East Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Silk Street to Forbidden City?

The distance between Silk Street and Forbidden City is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Silk Street to Forbidden City without a car is to line 1 subway and bus which takes 27 min and costs ¥16 - ¥22.

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

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Silk Street to Forbidden City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silk Street to Forbidden City train from?

Silk Street to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, depart from Yong'anli Station.

Where does the Silk Street to Forbidden City train arrive?

Silk Street to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, arrive at Tian'anmen East Station.

Where can I stay near Forbidden City?

There are 1177+ hotels available in Forbidden City.

Silk Street to Forbidden City - 4 ways to travel via line 1 subway, and bus

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

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Line 1 subway, bus
best
1. Take the subway from Yong'anli Station to Tian'anmen West Stationsubway 1
2. Take the bus from Tiananmen West to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Tourist Line 2 / ...
27 min
¥17–21
Line 1 subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Yong'anli Station to Tian'anmen East Stationsubway 1
33 min
¥2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silk Street to Forbidden Citytaxi 5.2 km
5 min
¥27–33
Walk
1. Take the foot from Silk Street to Forbidden Citywalk 5.7 km
1h 9m

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Distance: 7.2 km
Duration: 27 min

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

Beijing Subway operates a subway from Yong'anli Station to Tian'anmen East Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2–4 and the journey takes 7 min.

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