Banqiao Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Shop ‘til you drop on one of Beijing’s best-loved shopping strips, where you’ll find everything from designer labels to cheap souvenirs.
Forbidden City
This magnificent imperial palace is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of China, and is filled with many centuries of culture and art.
Great Wall of China
After visiting Great Wall of China, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Huairou. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.
Tiananmen Square
From national celebrations to mass protests, Beijing’s main square has been the scene of many of China’s most important gatherings and is a must-see for any visitor.
Great Wall of China
See terracotta warriors, ancient temples and Ming Dynasty architecture at the Juyongguan section of one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in the world.
Sanlitun Road
During your trip to Beijing, you can do some window-shopping at Sanlitun Road. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing Hutong Walking Food and Beer Tour at Hidden Restaurants
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
Our pick of the best Banqiao Hotel Deals
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
It’s a four season, and it lives up to the expectations of the four season quality. The building and neighborhood are a bit dated, though. Overall, we had a great stay there.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
Great room.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Beijing
Ongoing remodeling, extremely noisy, avoid at all cost!!!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
EAST Beijing
Friendly and helpful staff and the late check-out at 2pm was appreciated
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Kempinski Hotel Beijing Yansha Center
Convenient location, friendly staff. I especially enjoyed easy access to restaurants and shops stops on site.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Beijing Focus Square by IHG
Wonderful!!!
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Banqiao
Liqiaozhen
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Tongzhou Museum while you're exploring Liqiaozhen and the larger area.
Wangjing
While you're strolling through Wangjing, you may want to check out the coffee shops and art galleries. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Wangjing East Station or Wangjing South Station.
North Chaoyang
You might enjoy the museums while in North Chaoyang. National Olympic Sports Center is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Huixinxijie Beikou Station or Huixinxijie Nankou Station to see more of the city.
Yansha
Museums, shopping and bars highlight some notable features of Yansha. Make a stop by Lady Street Market or Chaoyang Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Zaoying Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
Middle Chaoyang
Museums, art galleries and shopping highlight some notable features of Middle Chaoyang. Make a stop by Chaoyang Park or Lady Street Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Beijing Chaoyang Station or Dongfeng Beiqiao Station to get around town.
Sanlitun
If you're spending some time in Sanlitun, Sanlitun Barstreet and Workers Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
