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

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There are 3 ways to get from Xidan 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 Xidan 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 / ...
    21 min
    ¥16–21

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Xidan to Forbidden Citytaxi taxi 4.2 km
    4 min
    ¥25–30

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Xidan to Forbidden Citywalk walk 3.5 km
    42 min

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  • Distance: 3.7 km
  • Duration: 21 min

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

There is no direct connection from Xidan to Forbidden City. However, you can walk to Xidan Station, 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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