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How to get fromTiananmen West Station to Forbidden Cityby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Tiananmen West Station to Forbidden City by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Tiananmen West to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus bus Beijing Tourist Line 2 / ...
    14 min
    ¥14–18
  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tiananmen West Station to Forbidden Citytaxi taxi 2.2 km
    2 min
    ¥19–24
  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Tiananmen West Station to Forbidden Citywalk walk 1.9 km
    22 min

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What companies run services between Tiananmen West Station, China and Forbidden City, China?

Beijing Public Transport Corporation operates a bus from Tiananmen West to West Gate of Forbidden City every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥14–18 and the journey takes 4 min.

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