HOW TO get to the Forbidden City
The Forbidden City (Gù Gōng / 故宫) is really cool. So much history and culture in one place. The whole city of Beijing is built around it, making it very accessible. Expect to spend at least 1 hour there; if you’re really into Chinese culture it can easily take your whole afternoon.
Get there by subway
By far the easiest way as it stops right on Tiananmen Square and at the gate of the Forbidden City. Take subway Line 1 to Tiananmen East, this will cost you 2 RMB.
Get there by bus
Take bus 101 / 103 / 109 / 814 and get off at Gù Gōng station (故宫站). Generally the bus ride will cost you 1 RMB.
Don’t bother taking a taxi unless you really, really need to.
