Nearest airport
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) | 30 km | 45 minutes by road
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Forbidden City holiday itinerary ideas
Beijing, China
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Highly recommended to use public transport (Subway Line 1 to Tiananmen East or Tiananmen West) as vehicle access near the palace is highly restricted.
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Nearest railway
Beijing Railway Station | 4 km | 15 minutes by subway Line 2/1
Nearest bus stop
Tiananmen East Bus Stop | 0.5 km | 5 minutes walking
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Highly recommended to use public transport (Subway Line 1 to Tiananmen East or Tiananmen West) as vehicle access near the palace is highly restricted.
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