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How to get fromSilk Street to Forbidden Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 1 subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Yong'anli Station to Tian'anmen West Stationsubway subway 1
    2. Take the bus from Tiananmen West to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus bus Beijing Tourist Line 2 / ...
    27 min
    ¥17–21
  2. Line 1 subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Yong'anli Station to Tian'anmen East Stationsubway subway 1
    34 min
    ¥2–4
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Silk Street to Forbidden Citytaxi taxi 6.2 km
    5 min
    ¥29–40
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Silk Street to Forbidden Citywalk walk 5.7 km
    1h 9m
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yong'anli Road West to Tian'anmen East Stationbus bus Line 1
    40 min
    ¥14–18

Comparing Your Travel Options

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 8 min. Alternatively, Beijing Public Transport Corporation operates a bus from Yong'anli Road West to Tian'anmen East Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥14–18 and the journey takes 10 min.

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