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How to get fromXisi Station to Forbidden Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 4 subway, line 1 subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Xisi Station to Xidan Stationsubway subway 4
    2. Take the subway from Xidan Station to Tian'anmen West Stationsubway subway 1
    3. Take the bus from Tiananmen West to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus bus
    24 min
    ¥17–22

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Xisi Station to Forbidden Citytaxi taxi 4 km
    4 min
    ¥24–29

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Xisi Station to Forbidden Citywalk walk 3 km
    36 min

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  • Distance: 5.3 km
  • Duration: 24 min

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

There is no direct connection from Xisi Station to Forbidden City. However, you can take the line 4 subway 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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