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

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There are 3 ways to get from Wangfujing to Forbidden City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Dongdan 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 / ...
    20 min
    ¥16–21

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wangfujing to Forbidden Citytaxi taxi 3.5 km
    3 min
    ¥23–28

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Wangfujing to Forbidden Citywalk walk 2.8 km
    33 min

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  • Distance: 4.2 km
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Wangfujing, China and Forbidden City, China?

There is no direct connection from Wangfujing to Forbidden City. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Tian'anmen West Station, walk to Tiananmen West, take the bus to West Gate of Forbidden City, then walk to Forbidden City. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Forbidden City.

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