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Forbidden City, Beijing – The Forbidden City loop from 金鱼胡同

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Forbidden City, Beijing – The Forbidden City loop from 金鱼胡同

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Forbidden City, Beijing – The Forbidden City loop from 金鱼胡同

02:21

9.17km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.64 km

The Forbidden City

Highlight • Historical Site

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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2.05 km

Forbidden City, Beijing

Highlight • Historical Site

With the guidance one gets audio guides as Leihmöglichkeit against remuneration. At the 5th Emperor, unfortunately, I dropped out by name. I'm so sorry.

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2.07 km

Gate of Supreme Harmony

Highlight • Historical Site

The Gate of Supreme Harmony is the second major gate in the south of the Forbidden City and was built during the Ming Dynasty.

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2.48 km

The Forbidden City

Highlight • Historical Site

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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2.71 km

Bronze Water Cauldron, Hall of Supreme Harmony, Forbidden City

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Two of these water tanks stand on the marble terrace of the Hall of Supreme Harmony. They were originally gilded and filled with water to extinguish fires.

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3.10 km

Imperial Garden, Forbidden City

Highlight • Historical Site

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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5.73 km

Forbidden City

Highlight • Historical Site

Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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5.88 km

Palace of Heavenly Purity (Qianqinggong)

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Very worth seeing, you have to see it

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9.17 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.90 km

2.01 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

4.75 km

2.52 km

1.89 km

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Friday 10 July

29°C

24°C

98 %

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