Take Line 9 first, and then transfer to Batong Line of Metro 1 Line at the same station. According to Baidu map, take subway line 9 from Beijing West Railway Station (in the direction of National Library) and take one stop to get off at the Military Museum. Walk 270 meters inside the station and transfer to Batong Line of Metro 1 Line (direction of Apple Orchard-Global Resort). Take 6 stops and get off at Tiananmen East Station (exit B is northeast). Then walk 650 meters to the Palace Museum.