How to get fromSanyuanqiao (Station) to Forbidden Cityby subway, taxi or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sanyuanqiao (Station) to Forbidden City by subway, taxi, or car

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Line 10 subway, line 1 subway
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1. Take the subway from Sanyuanqiao Station to Guomao Station10
2. Take the subway from Guomao Station to Tian'anmen East Station1
46 min
¥4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sanyuanqiao (Station) to Forbidden City9.3 km
9 min
¥40–50
Drive 9.3 km
1. Drive from Sanyuanqiao (Station) to Forbidden City9.3 km
9 min
¥9–12
Line 10 subway, line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from Sanyuanqiao Station to Hujialou Station10
2. Take the subway from Hujialou to Dongsi6
48 min
¥4–7

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Distance: 13.4 km
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Sanyuanqiao (Station), China and Forbidden City, China?

You can take a subway from Sanyuanqiao Station to Forbidden City via Guomao Station and Tian'anmen East Station in around 46 min.

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Forbidden City

The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty—the years 1420 to 1912. It is in the center of Beijing, China, and now houses the Palace Museum. It served as the home of emperors and their households as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government for almost 500 years.

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