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How to get fromYonghe Temple to Forbidden Cityby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Yonghe Temple to Forbidden City by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Line 5 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Yonghegong Lama Temple Station to Dengshikou Stationsubway subway 5
    41 min
    ¥2–4

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Yonghe Temple to Forbidden Citytaxi taxi 5.6 km
    7 min
    ¥28–35

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Yonghe Temple to Forbidden Citywalk walk 5.6 km
    1h 6m

  4. Line 5 subway via Dongsi Station

    1. Take the subway from Yonghegong Lama Temple Station to Dongsi Stationsubway subway 5
    42 min
    ¥2–4

  5. Line 2 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Yonghegong Lama Temple Station to Qianmen Stationsubway subway 2
    2. Take the bus from Qianmen to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus bus Beijing Tourist Line 2
    49 min
    ¥18–22

  6. Line 2 subway, bus via East Gate of Forbidden City

    1. Take the subway from Yonghegong Lama Temple Station to Qianmen Stationsubway subway 2
    2. Take the bus from Qianmen to East Gate of Forbidden Citybus bus Beijing Tourist Line 2
    56 min
    ¥18–22

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  • Distance: 6.5 km
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Yonghe Temple, China and Forbidden City, China?

Beijing Subway operates a subway from Yonghegong Lama Temple Station to Dengshikou Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2–4 and the journey takes 8 min.

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