There are 3 ways to get from Forbidden City to HouHai (Rear Lake) by bus, subway, taxi, or foot
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Bus, line 8 subway
best- Take the bus from East Gate of Forbidden City to New Dong'an Marketbus Beijing Tourist Line 2
- Take the subway from Jinyuhutong to Guloudajiesubway 8
26 min¥16–21Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forbidden City to HouHai (Rear Lake)taxi 4.1 km
5 min¥27–35Walk
- Take the foot from Forbidden City to HouHai (Rear Lake)walk 3.8 km
45 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forbidden City to HouHai (Rear Lake) is to bus and line 8 subway which costs ¥16 - ¥22 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Forbidden City to HouHai (Rear Lake) is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs ¥27 - ¥35.
The distance between Forbidden City and HouHai (Rear Lake) is 6 km.
The best way to get from Forbidden City to HouHai (Rear Lake) without a car is to bus and line 8 subway which takes 26 min and costs ¥16 - ¥22.
It takes approximately 26 min to get from Forbidden City to HouHai (Rear Lake), including transfers.
There are 1041+ hotels available in HouHai (Rear Lake).
What companies run services between Forbidden City, China and HouHai (Rear Lake), China?
There is no direct connection from Forbidden City to HouHai (Rear Lake). However, you can walk to East Gate of Forbidden City, take the bus to New Dong'an Market, walk to Jinyuhutong, then take the line 8 subway to Guloudajie. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to HouHai (Rear Lake).
- Phone
- 86-010-96165
- Website
- bjsubway.com
Subway from Jinyuhutong to Guloudajie
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–4
- Schedules at
- map.bjsubway.com
- Phone
- +86 10-96166
- Website
- bjbus.com
Bus from East Gate of Forbidden City to New Dong'an Market
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥14–18
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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