Starting from Crowne Plaza Beijing International Airport, take the hotel's free shuttle bus to Capital Airport Terminal 3 (T3, 15 minutes, advance reservation required). At T3, take the Airport Express Line to Dongzhimen Station, transfer to Subway Line 2 to Jianguomen Station, then transfer to Line 1 to Tiananmen East Station (Exit D). Walk about 10 minutes to the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City. Total travel time: 1.5 hours, fare: ¥30.