Banqiao Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
Wangfujing Street
Find the latest fashion or cheap souvenirs and sample local cuisine in this bustling pedestrian-only street, one of the city’s most popular shopping strips.
Forbidden City
This formerly restricted imperial palace complex is now a public museum that shows the splendor of the old China. It is one of Beijing’s most impressive sites.
Tiananmen Square
One of the most famous squares in the world, this spot is the beating heart of Beijing and has always been the site of mass protests and national celebrations.
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.
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.
Things to do
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour with Toboggan Slide down
Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
Top hotels in Banqiao
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
It is not upto four seasons standards. When it was built, it was superb but now it is detoriating.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Cordis, Beijing Capital Airport by Langham Hospitality Group
Nice
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
Very good
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Holiday Inn Beijing Focus Square by IHG
Nice clean hotel, near shops and restaurants.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hilton Beijing
This hotel is newer than I thought- very clean and very friendly staff. We couldn’t order taxi using the phone and the concierge staff including Harry was helpful. The luggage storage is straightforward and secure too. Didn’t have time to try the food this time. We look forward to staying there when ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Fairfield By Marriott Beijing Capital Airport
loved that they allowed early check in with no issues/pushback.. front receptionist staff were all so helpful and accommodating to the best they can.. the room was nice, spacious, but the AC in the room wasn't functioning well so it was warm we had to open the windows, which was best and worked out ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 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 China Culture Center 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.
Dongzhimen
While you're in Dongzhimen, take in top sights like Raffles City Beijing and jump on the metro at Dongzhimen Station to see more of the city.
