There are 5 ways to get from Ascott Raffles City Beijing to Forbidden City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
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Line 2 subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Qianmen Stationsubway 2
- Take the bus from Qianmen to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Tourist Line 2
43 min¥17–22Line 2 subway, line 1 subway
cheapest- Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Jianguomen Stationsubway 2
- Take the subway from Jianguomen Station to Tian'anmen East Stationsubway 1
43 min¥4–5Line 2 subway, bus via Qianmen
- Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Qianmen Stationsubway 2
- Take the bus from Qianmen to West Gate of Forbidden Citybus Beijing Tourist Line 2
1h 4m¥17–22Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ascott Raffles City Beijing to Forbidden Citytaxi 6.3 km
6 min¥30–40Walk
- Take the foot from Ascott Raffles City Beijing to Forbidden Citywalk 6.2 km
1h 14m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ascott Raffles City Beijing to Forbidden City is to line 2 subway and line 1 subway which costs ¥3 - ¥5 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Ascott Raffles City Beijing to Forbidden City is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥30 - ¥40.
No, there is no direct train from Ascott Raffles City Beijing to Forbidden City station. However, there are services departing from Dongzhimen and arriving at Tian'anmen East Station via Jianguomen Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Ascott Raffles City Beijing and Forbidden City is 11 km.
The best way to get from Ascott Raffles City Beijing to Forbidden City without a car is to line 2 subway and bus which takes 43 min and costs ¥17 - ¥22.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Ascott Raffles City Beijing to Forbidden City, including transfers.
Ascott Raffles City Beijing to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, depart from Dongzhimen station.
Ascott Raffles City Beijing to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, arrive at Jianguomen Station.
There are 1052+ hotels available in Forbidden City.
What companies run services between Ascott Raffles City Beijing, China and Forbidden City, China?
You can take a vehicle from Ascott Raffles City Beijing to Forbidden City via Dongzhimen, Jianguomen Station, and Tian'anmen East Station in around 43 min.
- Phone
- 86-010-96165
- Website
- bjsubway.com
Subway from Dongzhimen to Qianmen Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–4
- Schedules at
- map.bjsubway.com
Subway from Dongzhimen to Jianguomen Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–4
- Schedules at
- map.bjsubway.com
Subway from Jianguomen Station to Tian'anmen East Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1
- Schedules at
- map.bjsubway.com
- Phone
- +86 10-96166
- Website
- bjbus.com
Bus from Qianmen to West Gate of Forbidden City
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥14–18
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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