There are 5 ways to get from Dongzhimen (Station) 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 Station2
- Take the bus from Qianmen to West Gate of Forbidden CityBeijing Tourist Line 2
38 min¥18–19Line 2 subway, line 1 subway
cheapest- Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Jianguomen Station2
- Take the subway from Jianguomen Station to Tian'anmen East Station1
38 min¥4–5Line 2 subway, bus via Qianmen
- Take the subway from Dongzhimen to Qianmen Station2
- Take the bus from Qianmen to West Gate of Forbidden CityBeijing Tourist Line 2
59 min¥18–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dongzhimen (Station) to Forbidden City5.9 km
6 min¥30–40Walk
- Take the foot from Dongzhimen (Station) to Forbidden City5.9 km
1h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dongzhimen (Station) to Forbidden City is to line 2 subway and line 1 subway which costs ¥3 - ¥5 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Dongzhimen (Station) to Forbidden City is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥30 - ¥40.
No, there is no direct train from Dongzhimen (Station) 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 38 min.
The distance between Dongzhimen (Station) and Forbidden City is 11 km.
The best way to get from Dongzhimen (Station) to Forbidden City without a car is to line 2 subway and bus which takes 38 min and costs ¥18 - ¥19.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Dongzhimen (Station) to Forbidden City, including transfers.
Dongzhimen (Station) to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, depart from Dongzhimen station.
Dongzhimen (Station) to Forbidden City train services, operated by Beijing Subway, arrive at Jianguomen Station.
There are 1055+ hotels available in Forbidden City.
What companies run services between Dongzhimen (Station), China and Forbidden City, China?
You can take a subway from Dongzhimen to Forbidden City via Jianguomen Station and Tian'anmen East Station in around 38 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
- ¥15
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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