Banqiao Travel Guide
Beijing
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
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
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
Mini Group Discovery Forbidden City Tour with Hotel Pickup option
Beijing Forbidden City Ticket Booking (Optional: guide service)
One-Day Beijing Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour
Forbidden City Ticket/ The Palace Museum or Group Tours Options
Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, TAM Square
Top hotels in Banqiao
Four Seasons Hotel Beijing
Great place and location
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Cordis, Beijing Capital Airport by Langham Hospitality Group
Convenient location, clean rooms, great service, and an excellent breakfast buffet. Note that the shuttle bus is shared with the Hilton—I missed the first one.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hilton Beijing
Ongoing remodeling, extremely noisy, avoid at all cost!!!
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Hilton Beijing Capital Airport
The staff was very friendly, the food was great and it was near the airport !
Reviewed on 28 Feb 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
EAST Beijing
Snow, Jacky, Craig, Darren made our stay in Beijing great!
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 Chaoyang Park or Sanlitun Road 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 Sanlitun Road 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.
